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Learn advanced sewing techniques and textile design in NYC with classes that cover topics such as pattern drafting, tailoring, embroidery, and fabric manipulation. Dive into the world of textiles and enhance your skills in this creative and hands-on environment.

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2-day Quick Kicks Sneaker

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

This class will quickly teach you some of the basic techniques of sneaker making. This is an accelerated class! (Literally less than half the time of the intensive) To make this possible you will be using a prepared Master Pattern to base your designs off of. Choices you will have: LOW, MID or HIGHTOP sneaker. You will be able to customize your sneaker via material choices and simple design details: Topline, Laces, eyelets, pull tabs, topstitching......

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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$1,350

2 sessions

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Hiking Boots in 3 evenings

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Embark on a journey of hands-on learning and discover the art of shoemaking with expert guidance Create one-of-a-kind footwear that reflects your unique style and craftsmanship.

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$780

3 sessions

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2-Day Hand Sewn Single Layer Leather Sneaker

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to create beautiful and minimal sneakers in this hands-on class. Explore the art of hand-sewing leather to craft your own pair of chukka sneakers using a pattern template and high-quality leather. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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$680

2 sessions

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Sew baby leggings

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to sew baby & kid-sized leggings, the perfect pint-sized garment project! This class includes a sew-as-they-grow pattern, which you can use to make these leggings again and again, from sizes newborn-5T, as your little one grows. Learn to sew these leggings now, and make them for years! In this skill-building workshop, you’ll craft adorable little leggings from the stretchy knit fabric of your choice, sized for newborn...

(559) Advanced 18 and older
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Needle Felted Sweets

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Create a woolen replica of your favorite dessert! In just three hours you can learn the craft of needle felting, and create a DIY donut, cookie, cupcake… any treat of or your choosing. (And if you don’t have a sweet tooth, you can really make any shape at all!) In this workshop you’ll learn: The basics of needle felting, including an overview of tools, supplies and techniques How to form raw wool fibers into intricate shapes How to...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Hat Making (Beginner)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1122 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this 4 week millinery course, students will learn a new hat making skill each week, which they will be expected to practice at home and bring to the following class to share and discuss. This way, students will quickly master the techniques to complete one trending hat style. Each class will focus on a different hat style allowing students to make the pattern, construct and complete one hat in 4 weeks. Course Outline: Learn millinery terms...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$450

4 sessions

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Macrame Market Bag

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to make your own gorgeous, boho market bag in this beginner macramé workshop! No prior experience is needed. In this three-hour workshop you will: Learn how to make basic macramé knots that can be applied to all kinds of projects Learn how to work a macramé piece in the round Leave with a finished macramé bag, and the know-how to design and create more pieces on your own. No prior experience necessary - beginners welcome! ...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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Working Hour Sessions

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

This is a working session of the shoe making class. Once you have your pattern you made in the previous class, you can cut, skive, prepare your leather to sew, then sew, and last, and sole. There's many steps to the making. Please be prepared to schedule 4-6 sessions of this working class to finish your pair. Each class is a maximum of 5 people. You will have individualized instructions depending on where you are in the process of making shoes....

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$300
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Bags, Cases, and Capes: Ready to felt!

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

Felting is a great way to create warm, sturdy garments and accessories! In this class, we will knit or crochet items that can be easily felted in a washing machine. Note: Materials are not included and must be purchased at our store. No outside materials will be allowed in class.

(76) All levels 18 and older
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Absolute Beginning Macrame

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

Learn the basics and make a beautiful belt, which you will start in class. Macramé or macrame is a beautiful art form that was last super popular in the 70's. We are bringing it back! Macrame is a form of textile-making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. Its primary knots are the square knot and forms of "hitching". You can come back for more classes or continue on your own, and create jewelry, plant hangers, bags, and clothing with...

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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Free Form Hat Blocking

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to drape a spectacular Art Deco-style hat to perfectly fit you. Using steam, manipulate a pre-formed fur felt cone into any number of shapes: Cloche, Fedora, Helmet or Fascinator. This class is perfect for beginners who have no experience sewing. Class size is limited to 6 students, minimum 3 students. materials, notes and resource list is included in the price. Possibilities are endless with one standard balsa hat block. Great for...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$425
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ICanMakeBags Visits NYC: Bag Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

This course is run by ICANMAKEBAGS in London, visiting NYC. In this bag making course, students will choose from 2 styles of leather backpacks, a leather tote bag or a classic leather handbag. Once the style is chosen, students will choose their colours and hardware and learn how to construct their bag of choice from start to finish. The 1 day bag making course includes tuition and all the materials needed to make your bag. A range of colours...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$425
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5-Day Bootmaking Intensive

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

A Five-day bootmaking intensive course from sketch to finish. You will be making boots of your own design. This will be a cemented shoe construction class, and is aimed for beginners. This course is a bootmaking course, an advanced course that is the next step from the beginner's intensive class. You will sketch, make patterns of your designs, sew your uppers, last, sole, and make the boots. About this class: Day 1:  Pattern Making,...

(191) Intermediate 15 and older
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$1,950

5 sessions

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1-Day Mule Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this one-day course, you will learn the basics of shoemaking, but only making half of it (the front half!) in a form of Mules- You will modify a Standard Mule pattern to your design, trace and cut material, last the upper, insert toe puffs, prep the outsoles, and sole the mules. It's an intensive, but fun one-day workshop to get your hands working on an easy pair! PLEASE SEND YOUR SHOE SIZE ahead of time.  All tools and supplies are...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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$450
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Technical Packaging: Factory-Ready Specification

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

The two-hour course will guide students from an initial design through to a factory ready spec sheet. By the end of class, you will freehand draw technical drawings of footwear and create a factory ready specification sheet.  You will get advice on how to approach and execute the details and different perspectives. It’s all about learning to think and design in three dimensions The finished product is a combination of understanding form,...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$150
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Baby Shearling Shoe

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this 4-hour course, you will have the opportunity to create a pair of soft and stylish leather shearling slippers for your little one. These are designed specifically for babies aged 6-12 months and new walkers aged 12-18 months, toddlers, 18-24 months, and 2-3 years making them the perfect addition to your child's wardrobe. During the class, all the necessary materials will be provided, including high-quality leather, thread, and any necessary...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$180
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Horsehair Fascinator

Artikal Handcrafted Millinery @ 510 E 12th St, New York, NY

Students attending this class will learn how to make feather fascinator cocktail piece. In this class, you will create your own feather fascinator. Learn finishing techniques, shaping feathers, types of feathers and hand stitching to create a beautiful cocktail piece. Holly will also review great sources for yarns and patterns and provide details on making flowers and pomps to accessorize hats, scarves, ponchos, etc. Are materials provided and...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Needle Felted Desserts

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Create a woolen replica of your favorite dessert! In just three hours you can learn the craft of needle felting, and create a DIY donut, cookie, cupcake… any treat of or your choosing. (And if you don’t have a sweet tooth, you can really make any shape at all!) In this workshop you’ll learn: The basics of needle felting, including an overview of tools, supplies and techniques How to form raw wool fibers into intricate shapes How to...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Let's Talk Bras

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Lingerie pattern designer Maddie Flanigan and Simplicity are teaming up with Brooklyn Craft Company to host a free meet and greet event to help you learn everything there is to know about sewing your own bras. Maddie will help you learn the do's and don't behind sewing your own lingerie from a pattern, including an overview of proper body measurement techniques, hardware requirements, fabrication, lacing, and more. Maddie will break...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Crochet a Foldover Clutch

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to crochet! Whether you're a total beginner, or a long-lost crocheter who needs a refresher... if you've been wanting to learn to get your crochet on, this class is for you! In just three hours you'll learn the basics of this simple, portable craft for turning string into fabric. With a hook, some raffia yarn and a little basic know-how, you'll be on your way to crochet happiness as you create a cute foldover clutch. You might be wondering,...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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