The Shoe College NOLA
The Shoe College
In-Depth Courses & Consulting
Uptown, New Orleans
INTERMEDIATE IN-DEPTH COURSES:
-NEW! Introduction to Hand Lasted Sneakers/Trainers (6 days lab time) $1975
-Intermediate Bootmaking (Lace-Up, Pull Up, Ladies, Mens, Western, Roper, etc. 9 days) $2875
-The 18 Day Designer Prototype and Development Program (18 days lab time) $6300
-NEW! Introduction to Hand Lasted Sneakers/Trainers (6 days lab time) $1975
-Intermediate Bootmaking (Lace-Up, Pull Up, Ladies, Mens, Western, Roper, etc. 9 days) $2875
-The 18 Day Designer Prototype and Development Program (18 days lab time) $6300
-Special Course Work/Consulting/Prototype Svcs. $400/day (5 hours/day, 1 day minimum)
NEW! INTRO TO HAND LASTED SNEAKERS (6 day course) $1975(US)
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
TUITION: $1975 (US funds) All materials included.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introductory class is appropriate for Intermediate/Advanced levels.
Students create a Hand Lasted, welted sneaker using traditional hand crafting techniques and
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
TUITION: $1975 (US funds) All materials included.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introductory class is appropriate for Intermediate/Advanced levels.
Students create a Hand Lasted, welted sneaker using traditional hand crafting techniques and
tools.
Conducted in a working shoe lab, a limit of 1-2 students per class assures the utmost in
Conducted in a working shoe lab, a limit of 1-2 students per class assures the utmost in
personalized attention
in this 100% hands-on lab experience.
in this 100% hands-on lab experience.
Topics included in this class are:
-Introduction to Foot anatomy
-Foot measuring
-Introduction to lasts
-Introduction to tools and equipment
-Introduction to uppers and upper materials
-Introduction to soles and soling materials
-Introduction to upper cutting and configuration
-Introduction to assembly techniques (glueing, cobbling)
-Introduction to finishing and fitting
-Introduction to cost analysis
-simple photo shoot
-Introduction to Foot anatomy
-Foot measuring
-Introduction to lasts
-Introduction to tools and equipment
-Introduction to uppers and upper materials
-Introduction to soles and soling materials
-Introduction to upper cutting and configuration
-Introduction to assembly techniques (glueing, cobbling)
-Introduction to finishing and fitting
-Introduction to cost analysis
-simple photo shoot
Included in this class:
-Information packet w/ measuring sheets, list of supplies and suppliers and other pertinent
-Information packet w/ measuring sheets, list of supplies and suppliers and other pertinent
information
-Choice of upper materials (leather and non-leather), soling and supplies to make one pair of
-Choice of upper materials (leather and non-leather), soling and supplies to make one pair of
sneakers
(based on what is available in the labs at the time of the course)
-All use of tools and equipment while at the shoe lab is included.
(based on what is available in the labs at the time of the course)
-All use of tools and equipment while at the shoe lab is included.
CURRENT COMPLETE SCHEDULES CLICK ON THE LINK: https://www.localendar.com/public/TheShoeCollege
We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor.
Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non
Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non
refundable.
*The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track
*The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track
hands-on experience
where class size is limited to 1-2 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention by the
where class size is limited to 1-2 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention by the
master designer/maker teaching your program.
from our working designer/shoemaker instructors.
No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results
from our working designer/shoemaker instructors.
No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results
are solely
determined by a student's individual inherant talents, skill level and/or prior experience.
The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge
determined by a student's individual inherant talents, skill level and/or prior experience.
The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge
regarding many aspects
of quality, hand-lasted construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students
of quality, hand-lasted construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students
can build upon.
INTERMEDIATE BOOT MAKING COURSE (9 Day Course, materials included)
COURSE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
TUITION: $2875 (U.S. Funds)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students learn all the custom boot maker's top- secret tricks of the trade.
Students learn about leathers, foot measuring, fitting, finishing, stacking a leather heel, hand
Students learn about leathers, foot measuring, fitting, finishing, stacking a leather heel, hand
construction, installing toe caps and so much more as they actually make a boot from start to finish in the
shoe lab.
Students make a standard wellington, work boot or high-heeled/wedge ladies' boot.
Materials to make 1 pair of simple boots and all use of tools and equipment for the duration of
Students make a standard wellington, work boot or high-heeled/wedge ladies' boot.
Materials to make 1 pair of simple boots and all use of tools and equipment for the duration of
the class is included.
TOPICS COVERED: * Tools, materials, supplies and suppliers
* Parts of a boot
* Basic foot anatomy
* Foot measuring techniques
* Introduction to Patterns and simple pattern making
* Lasts: types and measurements (adapting lasts to accommodate foot issues or change toe shape is
* Parts of a boot
* Basic foot anatomy
* Foot measuring techniques
* Introduction to Patterns and simple pattern making
* Lasts: types and measurements (adapting lasts to accommodate foot issues or change toe shape is
not covered in this class
(pls add a day if this is a skill you are interested in acquiring)
* Hand-lasting: Tacking & gluing. (Lasting methods will be introduced but due to time
(pls add a day if this is a skill you are interested in acquiring)
* Hand-lasting: Tacking & gluing. (Lasting methods will be introduced but due to time
constraints,
boots made in the workshop will use the gluing method or tacking method.)
* Installation of toe caps
* Midsoles and midsole preparation and installation
* Heels and Soles
* Finishing and Detailing
* Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE:
* All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of boots, from the soles up.
* Lists of suppliers and resources: tools, supplies & equipment.
* Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the course.
boots made in the workshop will use the gluing method or tacking method.)
* Installation of toe caps
* Midsoles and midsole preparation and installation
* Heels and Soles
* Finishing and Detailing
* Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE:
* All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of boots, from the soles up.
* Lists of suppliers and resources: tools, supplies & equipment.
* Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the course.
CURRENT SCHEDULE: Click this link: https://www.localendar.com/public/TheShoeCollege
We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor.
Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non
Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non
refundable.
*The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track,
*The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track,
hands-on experience
where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from
where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from
our highly qualified instructors.
No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results
No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results
are solely determined
by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience.
The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge
by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience.
The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge
regarding many aspects of quality,
hand-lasted construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build
hand-lasted construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build
upon after attending.
Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the
Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the
limited duration of any single class,
course or program since this can only come w/ the student's commitment of time and practice after
course or program since this can only come w/ the student's commitment of time and practice after
the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College.
Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.
18 DAY DESIGNER PROTOTYPE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (18 days lab) $6300 (US)
COURSE LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
*Applicants are reviewed for qualification on a case by case basis and the program is created by
*Applicants are reviewed for qualification on a case by case basis and the program is created by
both the student and the instructor cooperatively.
(18 days minimum lab time, includes some materials. Students are encouraged to bring their own
(18 days minimum lab time, includes some materials. Students are encouraged to bring their own
proprietary materials and/or hardware for the original work they will produce)
BEST VALUE! YOU SAVE $500 OVER REGULAR CLASSES & EVEN MORE OVER OUR SPECIAL COURSE WORK PROGRAMS FOR A MULTI-PROJECT COURSE CATERED TO STUDENTS' INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
The Designer Prototype & Development Program consists of a minimum of 18 days of combined lab
The Designer Prototype & Development Program consists of a minimum of 18 days of combined lab
work at The Shoe College.
In this fast-track in-depth course of study, students can use this program to create prototypes
or special projects in the shoe lab and, if so desired, divide the program into two segments
(must be completed within 1 year of the commencement of the first day of the first segment of the
program).
Students can focus on a specific type of shoe or construction or opt for a broader course of
study in shoe design and construction which consists of one each of gradually more difficult
types of shoes, i.e. starting w/ a sandal, then heeled or wedge mule, then on to a fully lasted
closed toe and heeled shoe or boot, etc. given the 18 day time allotment. Students are expected
to produce original designs and work out design problems through the process of fabricating the
prototypes. Your master shoe designer/maker/instructor works with each student on a one on one
mentoring type structure for optimal success.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for professional
recommendations by instructors and the director of The Shoe College, Universite des Chaussures.
Contact us for specifics to your goals. This is The Shoe College's most rounded out and thorough
program and offers the greatest value for shoe design students lacking access to a real shoe/boot
lab.
FOR COMPLETE CURRENT SCHEDULES, CLICK : https://www.localendar.com/public/TheShoeCollege
We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due
to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable.
*The Shoe College Certificate Program is not accredited but it is a vocational fast-track hands-
on experience where class size is limited to 1 student thus ensuring the maximum personalized
attention from our master designer/maker. The Shoe College Certificate Program is very selective,
with only about 6-8 candidates making the cut each year.
No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results
are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience.
The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge
regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe
trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with
a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course,
program or prototype construction. Proficiency comes w/ the commitment of time and practice
following the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not
complete their projects within the time allotted.
SPECIAL COURSE WORK / CONSULTING $400/Day (6 hours minimum.)
*Prerequisite for SPECIAL COURSE WORK: Intermediate/Advanced
*Prerequisite for CONSULTING: Evaluated on a case by case basis.
*Prerequisite for SPECIAL COURSE WORK: Intermediate/Advanced
*Prerequisite for CONSULTING: Evaluated on a case by case basis.
DETAILS:
Create and schedule one on one course work to meet specific needs, to fill in gaps in knowledge,
work on a specific skill or prototype idea or project. Learn more than just construction
techniques. Student/Instructor cooperatively devise a program that best meets the students goals.
Our instructors are working designers who know a thing or two about the business from design to
manufacturing to marketing. We are happy to offer consultation services, at the shoe labs (or by
phone or Skype where available), to clients seeking to know more about the ins and outs of
everything from product to manufacturing, to market. We quietly boast expertise in all areas from
manufacturing, to wholesale to retail to start-ups. Email us and let us know how we can help get
your business to the next level.
Special Course work is an individualized, one on one lab experience. Course work is conducted
entirely in a working shoe lab. Feel free to ask us what we can do to help you launch your shoe
dreams. We are here to inform and inspire.
We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due
to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your time frame. Tuition and consulting
fees are non refundable.
*The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track,
hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum
personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors.
No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results
are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience.
The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge
regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe
trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with
a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course
or program since this can only come w/ the student's commitment of time and practice after the
completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their
projects within the time allotted.
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