COURSE CONTENT

Over 18 intensive days you will learn the core disciplines of handsewn shoe making in three modules - pattern making, closing techniques and making the shoes.

Pattern Making Module: You will make a Derby and Oxford pattern from one last

Intro. to Closing Module: You will have an introduction to stitching on a post bed and a flat bed industrial sewing machine; learn the fundamentals of hand skiving, edge finishes and how to layer the lining and upper pieces; and put your learning into practice to make a single Derby upper

Handsewn Shoe Making Module: You will make a pair of handsewn Derby shoes starting with a pair of uppers, lasts and a pack of leather. We'll guide you, through trial and demonstration, as you discover the techniques of one of the most challenging and rewarding crafts over an intensive 12 days

DATES & LOCATIONS

We can tailor a programme to suit you. Please email us with your goals, dates and availability and we will draw up a plan to suit you.

12 days Shoemaking Module: 9.30am - 5.30pm at the Carreducker Studio, Oxo Tower Wharf, London SE1

3 days Pattern Making Module: 10am - 5pm at the Fiona Campbell Studio, Balham, London SW17

3 days Introduction to Closing Module: 10am - 5pm at the Fiona Campbell Studio, Balham, London SW17

3-Day Bespoke Shoe Pattern Making Module

Over three days you will learn the technical discipline of pattern making, transforming a shoe design into a pattern.

Working on our lasts, (or your own last by arrangement), you’ll learn the techniques and essential measurements to transform your designs into patterns.

Under the careful guidance of expert practitioner Fiona Campbell you will learn how to:

• Tape up a last
• Measure and mark the key design points onto the last
• Cut the sections off from the last
• Make a standard from the taped last
• Make a simple Oxford pattern and a Derby pattern from the Standard.

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 3 students

TIME

10 - 5pm

LOCATION

Balham, London SW17 (accessible via London Underground – Travelcard Zone3 – and National Rail to London Victoria and London Bridge)

3-Day Shoe Uppers Closing Techniques Module

Starting with your Derby shoe pattern, Fiona will show you how a shoe upper is cut out (clicked), prepared and stitched together.

You will learn the techniques used to hand skive, to prepare seams and to create different edge finishes. You will have the opportunity to use industrial flatbed and post machines, to practice techniques, and to learn how the lining and upper pieces go together as you make a single Derby shoe upper lined with natural russet leather.

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 3 students

TIME

10 - 5PM

LOCATION

Balham, London SW17 (accessible via London Underground – Travelcard Zone3 – and National Rail to London Victoria and London Bridge)

12-Day Handsewn Shoe Making Module

Starting with a pair of lasts, Derby shoe uppers and making leather, during some 96 hours of training time, we will guide you through the 200+ steps in the traditional English handsewn shoe making process including:

Hand lasting - pulling the upper over the last (the foot mould shape) and nailing it in place
Hand welting - stitching the strip of welt leather to the shoe
Soling - attaching the shank, filler and leather sole; stitching the sole to the welt
Heel building - building heels from leather, layer by layer
Finishing - rasping, glassing & sanding; polishing or dying and waxing

At the end of the course you will proudly walk away with a pair of shoes that you have made.

GROUP SIZE

Maximum 3 students

TIME

9.30 - 5.30pm with Sundays off

LOCATION

Carreducker, Unit 1.20, Oxo Tower Wharf, London SE1

MATERIALS

All materials included; shoe trees available to order separately. The cost of the course includes all the materials that you need, including a pair of uppers, pack of Bakers of Colyton oak bark leather to work with, a set of course notes and a starter pack of shoe making tools for the shoemaking course.

FEE

18-day Foundation Course £4495

BOOKING

When you book, you will be asked to choose what size and colour shoes you would like to make in the shoemaking module. Please make your selection and then email us to arrange a time to come in to try on a sample pair of shoes or to request instructions for on how to measure your feet, to confirm the best last size for you.

See our full Terms & Conditions here.

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