This library is home to the series of films that we made for the Digital Shoemaking Conference with interesting interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from shoemaking, tanning, leather and shoe related businesses here in the UK and dotted around the world.

With thanks to our generous contributors for taking the time to share their stories, advice and expertise.

TOOLS & MATERIALS

michael james of spring line lastmakers northamptonWatch: Michael James, Spring Line

 

 

 

 

 

a photo of the inchliffe family, owners of george barnsley tool makersWatch: George Barnsley & Sons

 

 

 

 

Watch: Renia Adhesives

TANNING + LEATHER

bill amberg of bill amberg studioWatch: Bill Amberg

 

 

 

 

Billy TanneryWatch: Jack Millington, Billy Tannery

 

 

 

 

 

Oak bark leatherWatch: Andrew Parr, Bakers of Colyton, Devon

 

 

 

 

 

Tony Crack of A & A CrackWatch: Tony Crack, A & A Crack, Northampton

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Mike redwoodWatch: Dr Michael Redwood, Leather Naturally, UK

 

 

 

 

 

Watch: Diane Becker & Mario Bemer, Consorzio vera Pelle Italiana Conciata al Vegetale

SHOE DESIGNERS & SHOE MAKERS

Watch: Faye Sevilla Smith

Watch: Norman Vilalta

Watch: Catuxa & Ignacio, Aldonondo y Fernandez

ORGANISATIONS

a photo of the new northampton museum extensionWatch: Rebecca Shawcross, The Northampton Museum, Northampton