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Brooklyn Shoe Space
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(4.6-star rating across 191 reviews)

Brooklyn Shoe Space is a fully equipped studio space that offers classes and resources for shoemakers. With a focus on encouraging creativity and accessible shoemaking, they provide a collaborative and inspiring community for students of all skill levels.

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Brooklyn Shoe Space

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D'orsay Shoemaking

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this 2 evening course, you will learn how to fabricate and modify your very own d’orsay style shoe. A d’orsay style shoe is great for spring or summer to dress up or wear casually. This is a great class for anyone looking to explore shoemaking in a fun friendly short evening course or simply make a sweet addition to a summer wardrobe!  You will learn how to cut patterns, choose leathers, and last your very own pair. Patterns are predesigned...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$445

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2-Day Converse All Star Hightop Decon + Decorating

Brooklyn Shoe Space

You will complete one pair of re-purposed Converse All Star hightops and gain an arsenal of knowledge; the tips and tricks such as different leather hand sewing and applique processes. You will be able to apply this knowledge on your own future projects! Justin Saladino will be your teaher. FIT Grad, had multiple endeavors as Italian factory artisan apprentice, shoe store owner, designer and owner of the shoe line J.Saladino based...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Clutch Making: I Can Make Bags Visits NY

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

In this 3-hour clutch making course, the students will choose from a variety of colours, work with patterns, and learn how to make their own leather clutch. Optional leather wrist strap and metal hardware is available.  Students will also learn how to use a sewing machine and learn basic leather working skills. A range of colours and accessories will be available to choose from on the day. No experience necessary. Q&A Q: ...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$210
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Calling Future Footwear Designers: Sketch + Color + CAD

Brooklyn Shoe Space

This 4-hour session will get you in the groove, and will accomplish multiple designs, all colored, and some worked in CAD programs. Come prepared to dive into sketching! Two teachers Elizabeth and Rebecca will team teach. You'll be ready to take on the Technical Packaging course after this session.  We have a gift of Stiletto Palette Notebook for those of you who complete this course and signs up for the Technical Specification Course. Q&A...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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I Made That Bag Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of leather stitching and create two stylish accessories in this hands-on workshop. Craft a classic slip wallet and choose between a coin purse, clutch, or luggage tag, all made from a selection of novelty and classic leathers. Unleash your creativity and leave with unique, handmade pieces.

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Cocktail Hat Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space

The time has come to open the studio doors and let in the talent: Jasmin Zorlu, faculty at Parsons The New School for Design, known to all for her hat magic, will guide us through a fabulous cocktail hat workshop. Just bring yourselves and some booze, and we'll provide the feathers, crinoline (also called horsehair), and notions to build your hat to stylish heights You will leave the workshop with your very own, personally designed, cocktail...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Baby Boot and Moccasin Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this 4-hour course, learn to create a pair of hand sewn soft leather boots for babies and toddlers sizes:  5 toddler; 12-18 months; 21 (euro); 14.0 cm  6 toddler; 18-24 months; 22 (euro); 14.5 cm   All materials included in the class kit (additional kits available for sale in store)   The instructor (Ritika Wahal, owner and founder of Brooklyn Bebe) has chosen non-toxic and sustainably-sourced materials including...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$135
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Slipper Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space

In this five-hour class, you will use a pattern that we provide, learn some hand-sewn techniques for leather working, and walk out with a pair of personalized vegetable leather slippers. 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...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Japanese batik class

Brooklyn Shoe Space

You will be drawing your very own pattern on a tenugui (Japanese hand towel), handkerchief or coaster fabric using brush and wax. 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: ...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Leather Tooling Techniques 2 (Advanced)

Brooklyn Shoe Space

In this 4-hour course we will bring your tooling to the next level. Students will bring their own drawing or design to class. We will concentrate on using specific tools and techniques to produce specific results. We will also cover incorporating your tooling onto your other leathercraft projects. No prerequisites required, but it is a more advanced class. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time...

(191) Advanced 15 and older
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#001 Introduction to Shoe Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

This class is a 1.5-2-hour theory class on footwear structure, resources for materials, & how to measure your feet. Get inspired and design your shoes-. After this class, you will be so motivated to create your designs! It is a requirement for all the Intensive 3-day or 5 day workshops. If you register for the 5-day workshop, the intro class is included in the total price. (Please sign up only to the 5-day workshop if you intend on...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Last Making 1 of 2

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

Lasts come First in shoe making. It is absolutely essential. This is a two-part workshop. The first part is footwear anatomy, measuring your feet, and casting your feet. Part 2 is shaping your plaster lasts, and adjust and add material if necessary to make a last that is the size just for you. Attendees will receive 3 free lab hours to practice techniques learned during the courses. The lab hours must be used within three months of taking the courses....

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$300

2 sessions

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Leather Foiling Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this two and a half hour course, you will learn how to foil stamp leather on a few product patterns available: Passport cover with currency pocket, Key chains or Iphone cover (5/6) students should advise in advance if they have other models.  Minimum 6 students is required. 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...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Loafer

Brooklyn Shoe Space

Learn how to make mens or womens loafers - a comfortable and versatile shoe in the color(s) of your choice.  In this 3-day course, you will learn the basics of building a slip-on shoe, working with leather, and both machine and hand-sewing. Walk away with a carefully crafted pair of shoes for yourself or a very special gift for someone else!  Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time to catch...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Sneaker Sketching

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

3-hour course to learn the fundamentals of sketching athletic footwear (children and adults) with an industry professional. Discuss proportions, lasts, and current trend market for athletics and outsoles. Practice sketching and review.

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$250
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