FOR WHOM:
- Individuals of all skill levels interested in a unique creative experience customizing and constructing their very own pair of fashion sneakers (unisex)
PRIMARY FOCUS:
- Providing a rudementary understanding of how sneakers are made
- Customizing and assembling a unique pair of sneakers (unisex) (high or low tops)
- Students will create a wearble pair of sneakers
OVERVIEW:
- Choice of pre-developed upper patterns (high or low top)
- Guidance in choosing your materials, colors and other embellishments (we can assist with acquiring materials if you need)
- Instruction in cutting and preparing of their shoes' uppers
- Instruction and guidance in the closing (assembling and stitching) process
- Instruction and guidance during the hands-on lasting (forming their uppers around the lasts)
- Instruction and guidance during the hands-on soling process.
WE WILL PROVIDE:
- The pattern (your choice of high or low top)
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Most importantly, a creative and enthusiastic spirit
- You will also need a pair of lasts, shoemaking tools, the necessary components and materials
- For your convenience, our "Sneaker Construction Kit" contains the lasts, tools and components you will need and can be purchased directly from this website. Just click here: Artisan's Store
- Any materials, ornaments or embellishments you might want to use (at their your own expense)
(NOTE: Some materials, ornaments or embellishments may NOT be compatible with the designs and processes we are using, so please reach out to us if you have any questions
FORMAT / DURATION:
- (2) intense virtual days (9am-7pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day)
SIGN UP TODAY, ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED
Shoemaking: Fashion Sneaker Intensive (2 Days)
This is a virtual course that will be presented via ZOOM. Once your payment is received, a link will be sent to your provided email.