shoemaking

shoemaking 101: sandal/evening shoe

is your idea of shoes more bergdorf's than berkeley?this 3-part intensive weekend workshop will teach you how to design and make a pair of shoes with an introduction you to the fundamental principles of hands-on shoemaking including patternmaking, plus share her insights as a working designer in the footwear industry. click on the links above for design inspiration. although everything shown is a high heel, you're welcome to create a pair with a low heel or even a flat in leather or fabric. bring tears and sketches to the first meeting for discussion. note: class size is very limited. in addition to the cost of your supplies, soling will be done by a professional cobbler after the class (approx. $50 fee.)

one 2-hour design studio/lecture; two 6-hour workshops (14 hours total)

$575 + supplies (a detailed list will be emailed to you upon enrollment)

  next class TBD