-MAKING A LASTED SHOE
(5 day intensive class, includes lunch) $1350.00
COURSE LEVEL: ALL LEVELS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a fast moving class which covers all the essentials which can later be applied to any type of footwear project the student will want to experiment with on his own.
Couture shoe and accessories designer Tamera Lyndsay proudly presents this hands on 5-day intensive workshop.
You'll be guided through the various processes from creating your own patterns to installing the shanks and lasting your very own new shoes.
Participants have a choice between making a unisex fully adjustable lasted shoe or a slide on loafer which incorporates all the skills required to make any other type of shoe.
Includes all supplies and use of tools to make your fabulous new pair of custom-made shoes, made by you, for you!
Literally "get down to brass tacks" and learn everything from how to measure a foot, to cutting/assembly of the uppers and lasting the shoes.
Students will learn to use all basic tools and materials and will have time to experience the use of the tools and equipment needed. They will be provided lists of contacts and suppliers to help get them started after their experience at The Shoe College.
You'll be amazed at the lasted shoes you'll make in this class with just a few basic tools and a bit of critical know-how. This is a practical "hands on" experience for those obsessed with shoes and gifted with a bit of the crafter or handyman in them.
All materials to make 1 pair of shoes provided.
Tools are loaned for the class.
Lunches included. Click on Shoe Chef for details.
TOPICS COVERED:
* Tools, materials and suppliers
* Parts of a shoe
* Basic foot anatomy
* Foot measuring techniques
* Patterns and patternmaking
* Lasts: types and measurements (adapting lasts to accommidate foot issues or change toe shape is not covered in this class (pls inquire if this is a skill you are interested in acquiring)
* Hand-lasting: Tacking, welting & glueing. (Lasting methods will be introduced but due to time constraints, shoes made in the workshop will use the glueing method or tacking method.)
MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS WORKSHOP:
* All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of shoes, from the soles up.
* Lists of suppliers for everything you'll need after the workshop is over: tools, supplies & equipment.
* Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the course.
NEW! 2009 CLASS SCHEDULES:
DECEMBER 2008
Dec. 2-6th (Tues-Sat)
Dec. 16-20th (Tues-Sat)
JANUARY 2009
Jan. 7th-11th
Jan. 27th-31st
FEBRUARY 2009
Feb. 4th-8th
MARCH 2009
Mar. 4th-8th
Mar. 31st-Apr. 4th
APRIL 2009
Mar. 31st-Apr. 4th
Apr. 12th-16th
MAY 2009
May 5th-9th
JUNE 2009
June 7th-11th
June 22nd-26th
***Save 10% on tuition and 10-25% on lodging when you stay at the Mile High Grill & Inn. For details, click on the WHERE TO STAY LINK
NEW! SANDAL MAKING CLASS (2 day class, lunch included) $575
