Series Description: Shoemaking is an exacting art form. We want you to get the best instruction for your design that we can give. That’s why you’ll be working on only one shoe. Once you accomplish this series and have a chance to practice your skills, we’ll give you an opportunity to make a full pair from scratch.
Sessions 1 & 2 
- Tape the last
- Draw the design on the last
- Truing up the pattern
- Selection of material
Session 3
- Cut linings, stiffeners, toebox, facings, heel counters
- Assembling lining and sewing
- Assembling uppers and sewing
Session 4
Session 5
- Final lasting
- Prep soles and heels
- Prepare and insert filler
- Welting : Wheeled, stitched or plain welt
Session 6
- 1st of 6 sessions
Thursday, October 29th, 2020
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 2nd of 6 sessions
Thursday, November 5th, 2020
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 3rd of 6 sessions
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 4th of 6 sessions
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 5th of 6 sessions
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 6th of 6 sessions
Thursday, December 10th, 2020
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Venue: Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts
Venue Phone: 773-242-7436
Address:3717 N Ravenswood Ave #113, Chicago, illinois, 60613, United States