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2-hour Introduction to Shoe Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Espadrille Making Workshop

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Craft your own stylish espadrille footwear tailored to your unique taste and fit in our workshop. From sandals to slides, immerse yourself in a day of stitching and creativity as you bring your design to life. With all materials provided and sizes available, step into summer with a personalized pair made by you.

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3-Day Stiletto

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of crafting high heels from scratch in this intensive workshop. Discover the secrets of design, pattern making, stitching, lasting, and more as you create stunning stiletto shoes. All materials and components are included.

(191) All levels 15 and older
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5-Day Intensive Shoe / Boot / Sneaker Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of crafting your custom footwear. From shoes to boots to sneakers, this intensive workshop will teach you the techniques and skills needed to design and construct your dream pair of shoes. Join us for this hands-on experience and let your creativity shine!

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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Women's Flat Making Workshop

  • All levels
  • 15 and older
  • $650
  • Earn 6,500 reward points
  • 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 14 hours over 2 sessions

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  • 14 hours over 2 sessions
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this shoemaking class:

Learn how to make a pair of simple and beautiful flats, using our Osborn shoe last, patterns and leather outsoles. You will leave class with a finished pair of flats for you to wear proudly around.

Important Things to Note:
  • Upon purchase/registration, we will contact you prior to class to finalize some info (like your shoe size).
  • We have lasts for women only.
  • Workshops are about 5-6 hours in length each day.
  • Students trace the patterns, cut the uppers, sew them by hand, and assemble the uppers. Lasting will be assisted by Aaron.
Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?
A: 
No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. You can coordinate to come to the next session available. 1 week advance notice is necessary for any changes.

Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class?
A: Yes

Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class?
A: No

Q: Can I take home what I make in this class?
A: Yes

Q: Is this class hands on?
A: Yes

Q: Are the materials provided in the cost of the class? 
A:  No,Upper materials are not included. Material prices are $8/sq ft for exotics, $6/sq ft for most. $4/sq ft for lining leathers.
If you have your own leather color you'd like to use, you are allowed to bring that to class to use instead of what we have in stock.
Everything other than the upper materials are provided.

Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of to be prepared for class?
A: Yes,bringing notebooks and ideas applicable to the class would be great.

Refund Policy

All classes and workshops are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Class Make-up Policy

For multiple-day classes, if you have to miss a day, you are responsible for getting the information that will catch you up on missed information during the class hours. Any additional time you will need to finish the project due to your absence shall be signed-up as a studio-hour session at a $150/day rate.

We take your safety seriously. With COVID-19, circumstances may change quickly, at the last minute. Please communicate with us, if you are traveling from afar. We expect that you will be healthy, and that if you feel sick slightly, you will let us know and we will postpone the course. We will have hand sanitizers, surface wipes, we will wash hands frequently, and each student will have their own tool box to use during the course. Any shared equipment will be cleaned in between use.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Brooklyn Shoe Space

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