Introduction to shoemaking - Five day hands-on workshop at ShoeSchool

Whether you are an aspiring footwear craftsperson, company executive from a non-shoemaking background who needs a basic appreciation of footwear design, a doctor, an accountant, an architect, or a fashion design student looking to benefit from a knowledge of footwear manufacturing techniques – you will find this practical shoemaking course an invaluable learning experience.

No prior experience of any kind is required to participate; the "Introduction to Shoemaking" programs are designed to give a basic overview of the entire process of hand crafting footwear from concept to completion, and to have a positive and fun experience making shoes.

The most important requirement is a positive attitude, The shoes you make during to workshop will be made to fit your own feet. They will be a classic shoe pattern that will give you a solid foundation to explore your own creative designs in the future.

When you leave you take the knowledge, the personal experience and the reference materials, including a complete listing of suppliers with you. Hopefully, you will return home and continue to make footwear....

When you need assistance we will be there to help.

"Introduction to Shoemaking" workshop includes:

5 Days of Hands-on Instruction

Hand Tool Kit to Use (optional: purchase your own tool kit)

Leather & Components to Make Your Shoes

Access to Library of Resource Materials

Accommodations Package with Hotel Discounts

Continental Breakfast ( Daily )

Lunch at the Workshop ( Daily )

Dinner at Local Restaurants ( Nightly )

Class size is limited to 6 participants to insure that each person has the personal attention they need.

Established in 1981, Shoe School remains dedicated to:

the preservation, sharing and furthering of the knowledge and skills,

related to the Ancient Art of Designing Hand Crafted Footwear.

The Shoe School is run by Alan Zerobnick, who has been in the shoe business since 1962.

As well as opening up his studio to pass on his extensive knowledge of the leather working and shoe making craft Alan also runs further advanced shoe making courses on a privately arranged basis which can be customised to suit the indiviudal project.

These courses include:

• Introduction to the Business of Shoemaking

• Advanced Shoemaking Workshops

• Cottage Industry Project Development

• Distance Learning Programs, for people seeking consultation and advice on footwear or leather craft projects.

Shoe School is dedicated to:

• The preservation, sharing, and furthering of the knowledge and skills related to the Ancient Art & Craft of Handmade Footwear.

• Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and a vehicle for learning the skills required.

• In the Modern world we face the issues of limited resources, while sustaining the environment with the products we design and produce.

• Re-Cycling, Re-Use and Re-Manufacturing, will be major factors in the business successes of the future.

• Ancient Techniques and Modern Technology can mutually benefit each other when properly balanced and applied.