Leather Chukka Boots
In this 2 -day class, learn to create beautiful and minimal handsewn leather sneakers! You’ll use a pattern template, single layered upper, all hand sewn. Some rivets… It’s a fun class!
We have recently sourced the best leathers for this class so you won’t have trouble stitching them! You’ll have a choice of WHITE, BLACK or VEGE tan leather. We can also let the students dye the vege tan leather.
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
6-Day Intensive Shoemaking Workshop
A 5-day intensive workshop making shoes, boots, or sneakers, of your own design!
This will be a cemented shoe construction class, and anyone: beginners to second-timers, to advanced students can take the course. Once you sign up for a class, schedule a private session on dates of your own choice. We will accommodate as much as possible.
If you have a specific last you’d like to use, like a heel height and toe shape, we can help you custom order a last with you. So please reach out ahead, ample time, for this to happen. Last development cost is not included in the class.
If you wish to deconstruct and reconstruct a shoe, please reach out ahead of time to discuss the original shoe.
The hours are 10am - 5pm Or 9:30am-4:30pm
If you cannot do full days, and prefer half-day sessions, please let us know. We will be flexible.
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class that is already on the calendar, OR: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
DETAILS OF CLASS:
First day of the class: You will learn about lasts, how to measure your feet, how to draw your designs. The afternoon of the first day, or, the second class, the afternoon of the first day, you will make patterns of your designs by taping up the last, drawing on the last and creating paper patterns.
Second day, you will finish your patterns, and start to cut your leathers from your pattern, prepare to sew, and start stitching, using a high-post sewing machine. Even a first-time-sewer will learn how to use the machines, do not worry!
Third day you will finish stitching the uppers.
Fourth day, you will start lasting your uppers. First the lining, then the uppers, in between you will put toe puffs and heel counters.
Fifth day, you will sole your shoes. It can be a pre-made sole unit, or you can stack your own. If you are finished on the fifth day, great!
Materials included in this five or six day course are: Midsoles, Shanks, Toe Puffs, Heel counters. Upper and lining leathers available in the studio are also included for your pair, as well as variety of insole and outsole materials.
If you’d like, we can send you on a material shopping trip. Materials purchased on the trip will be the student's responsibility. Any materials that we don't have at the space, the student will have to purchase themselves. Please let us know ahead, and I can send you shop list.
Looking forward to seeing your creations!
INTRO TO SHOEMAKING
We regularly have these classes scheduled in our calendar!
This class is a 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 motivated to find lasts that fit your feet, and create your designs!
For other footwear courses, it is highly recommended (not a requirement) to take this course as it covers a lot about basics of footwear and shoemaking lingo. It will give you a little time in between this class and your other class you intend to take, to prepare supplies or order custom lasts ahead of time.
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
INTRO TO SHOEMAKING
We regularly have these classes scheduled in our calendar!
This class is a 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 motivated to find lasts that fit your feet, and create your designs!
For other footwear courses, it is highly recommended (not a requirement) to take this course as it covers a lot about basics of footwear and shoemaking lingo. It will give you a little time in between this class and your other class you intend to take, to prepare supplies or order custom lasts ahead of time.
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
INTRO TO SHOEMAKING
We regularly have these classes scheduled in our calendar!
This class is a 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 motivated to find lasts that fit your feet, and create your designs!
For other footwear courses, it is highly recommended (not a requirement) to take this course as it covers a lot about basics of footwear and shoemaking lingo. It will give you a little time in between this class and your other class you intend to take, to prepare supplies or order custom lasts ahead of time.
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
Mule Making Workshop
In this 2-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.
An easy style to start!
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
PLEASE SEND YOUR SHOE SIZE ahead of time.
All tools and supplies are included in the course.
If you prefer a high-heeled mule, please take a 3-day stiletto course, or book a private class. They cannot be finished in a one-long-day course.
Pull-down menu will show you available in-person dates, or private course or zoom class dates of your choice. Once you book, we will contact you for details! Email us with dates of your choice! keiko@brooklynshoespace.com
TEACHER: KEIKO OR FOSSEY
#002 PATTERN MAKING
In this 5-hour class, you will make a pattern for your own design. You will make both upper and lining patterns. This is a class you can take multiple times, depending on different designs you wish to create. Each style has a different pattern, and different tips and tricks.
You can always come back for this class for your new designs!
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
#002 PATTERN MAKING
In this 5-hour class, you will make a pattern for your own design. You will make both upper and lining patterns. This is a class you can take multiple times, depending on different designs you wish to create. Each style has a different pattern, and different tips and tricks.
You can always come back for this class for your new designs!
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
#002 PATTERN MAKING
In this 5-hour class, you will make a pattern for your own design. You will make both upper and lining patterns. This is a class you can take multiple times, depending on different designs you wish to create. Each style has a different pattern, and different tips and tricks.
You can always come back for this class for your new designs!
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.
LEATHER TOOLING
In this 3-4 hour class students will learn the basics of leather tooling on vegetable tanned leather, including introductory tools, techniques and basic carving/engraving. Students will learn step by step how to draw, transfer, cut, tool, and oil their project from start to finish. Students will receive 4 circle pieces, and a practice piece of leather take home a truly unique piece of art in the form of coasters! Learn something new, and leave with something YOU made!
Course is taught by Wayne Kong, a leather craftsman focusing on bespoke handmade leather goods.
Veg tan leather and tools included in the course. You will learn where to purchase some tools, and get to try out some of the teacher's in class.
If you like the tools, you can purchase a starter tooling kit for $75.
#002 PATTERN MAKING
In this 5-hour class, you will make a pattern for your own design. You will make both upper and lining patterns. This is a class you can take multiple times, depending on different designs you wish to create. Each style has a different pattern, and different tips and tricks.
You can always come back for this class for your new designs!
Book a Private Class: If you're in a hurry and prefer a one-on-one session, you can schedule a private class on a day that works best for you.
Join a Group Class: If you can plan ahead with at least one month’s notice, you can sign up for a group class on a day of your choice. We’ll post available dates on the calendar and see if others are interested in joining. Please note, we need a minimum of 2 students to hold a group class.