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Feb
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Leather Chukka Boots
2-Day Hand Sewn Single Layer Leather Sneaker class
from $600.00
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.
Teacher: Fossey Mettam / Kelian Luisk
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Jul
23
to Jul 28
6-Day Intensive Shoemaking Workshop
5-Day Intensive DREAM SHOE MAKING WORKSHOP
from $2,800.00
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.
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!
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Nov
14
to Nov 18
Oct
22
12:00 PM12:00
Sep
19
to Sep 23
Sep
18
6:30 PM18:30
INTRO TO SHOEMAKING
2-hour Introduction to Shoe Making
$100.00
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.
The pull-down menu will give you date options, and private course, or Virtual zoom class option as well. Just pick VIRTUAL option and pick a date of your choice from the pull-down menu!
Teacher: Keiko
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Sep
17
12:00 PM12:00
Jul
29
6:30 PM18:30
INTRO TO SHOEMAKING
2-hour Introduction to Shoe Making
$100.00
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.
The pull-down menu will give you date options, and private course, or Virtual zoom class option as well. Just pick VIRTUAL option and pick a date of your choice from the pull-down menu!
Teacher: Keiko
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Jul
14
6:30 PM18:30
Jul
11
to Jul 15
Jun
20
to Jun 24
Jun
9
6:30 PM18:30
INTRO TO SHOEMAKING
2-hour Introduction to Shoe Making
$100.00
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.
The pull-down menu will give you date options, and private course, or Virtual zoom class option as well. Just pick VIRTUAL option and pick a date of your choice from the pull-down menu!
Teacher: Keiko
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May
28
1:30 PM13:30
May
25
6:00 PM18:00
May
18
6:00 PM18:00
May
15
1:00 PM13:00
May
14
1:00 PM13:00
May
9
to May 13
Apr
28
to Apr 29
Apr
11
to Apr 15
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00
Mule Making Workshop
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop
from $650.00
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!
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
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Apr
9
to Apr 10
Mar
7
4:00 PM16:00
#002 PATTERN MAKING
$400.00
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!
TEACHER: KEIKO
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Jan
25
2:00 PM14:00
#002 PATTERN MAKING
$400.00
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!
TEACHER: KEIKO
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Jan
18
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
16
6:30 PM18:30
#002 PATTERN MAKING
$400.00
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!
TEACHER: KEIKO
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Dec
13
5:00 PM17:00
LEATHER TOOLING
from $175.00
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.
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Dec
10
6:30 PM18:30
Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00
#002 PATTERN MAKING
$400.00
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!
TEACHER: KEIKO
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