Knotted Shoe Making - Weekend

We are running Knotted Shoe making courses in our studio in Bristol, UK.

Please choose the date and course from the drop down menu.

On the weekend course you will learn to make a pair of shoes that you will be able to walk away in on Sunday evening. We have lots of different coloured leather for you to choose from so you can make you own unique pair.

These courses are limited to only 2 people per session so we can give lots of personal one on one teaching.

• Prior experience using a sewing machine is not necessary

We are only able to make shoes to our standard size lasts from a size 3 - 13 including half sizes and 3 with fittings.

If you would like to make a pair to suit a less usual fit then please don’t hesitate to get in touch before booking to check we can accommodate - we nearly always can.

Courses will run from 9am - 6pm both Saturday & Sunday.

Whats covered:

• learning about leather

• pattern cutting

• clicking (cutting the leather)

• closing - there is a small amount of machine work involved.

• Lasting (stretching the leather to form the shoe)

• Bonding

• Soling

• Finishing

Whats included

• A wide range of leathers to choose from

• the choice of white, black or brown Virbam sole

• coffee, tea, fruit & biscuits

If you have any question regarding the course please don’t hesitate to get in touch. See you soon.