SHOES FOR MUSES SPECIAL SHOE MAKING FETE IN NEW ORLEANS JAN. 15th-17th Learn the Art of The Ladies Heel in a very special class hosted by master bespoke shoe designer and founder of The Shoe College, Tamera Lyndsay. This is an introductory class, using quality materials and components with the emphasis on hands-on european techniques of quality hand made shoe construction. SHOES FOR MUSES SPECIAL SHOE MAKING FETE IN NEW ORLEANS (3 day course, includes all materials & use of tools/equipment) LEVEL: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TUITION: $895.00 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introductory 3 day class leads students through the process of fabricating a pair of open or peep toe mules in one of several prefabricated sole/heel styles. Although students do not entirely create their own design, they may choose upper colors, materials, decoration and sole/heel unit styles dependant on availability of selection on hand. Learn hands on what goes into the fabrication of a ladies' pair of heels or platform shoes by making them with the guidance of an industry leader in time to wear them to the parade! TOPICS COVERED: * Tools, materials and supplies * Parts of a high heel/platform shoe * Foot measuring techniques * Basic introduction to patterns and patternmaking * Basic introduction to uppers and upper construction * Basic introduction to lasts and measurements * Introduction to hand-lasting: Tacking & glueing. * Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS WORKSHOP: * All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of open toed mules or strappy style (one-two straps w/ available choice of heel/platform unit and simple decoration as time allows), from the soles up. * Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the the class. *** DATES: Sat. Jan. 15th-Mon. Jan. 17th ***