ARS Developments ck 1998/069596/23 t/a The Footwear Design & Technology School
Make-a-Shoe and handbag workshops
Make-a-shoe and handbag Workshops
- These workshops are merely to experience the concept of making a shoe or handbag.
- It is ideal for:
- – Basic knowledge of footwear construction and design
- – Just for fun or the experience
- – Group outings with friends and family
- – Teambuilding
- – Childrens Parties
- Although they are not for educational purposes, but you will learn a few things about shoe and handbag making and design.
- You will go through the process of chosing your designs, and leathers. Then you will do the hand processes of assembling the shoe or bag.
- You may do the machining yourself if you can, but we will do it for you if you are not confident.
After completion you will walk out with a pair of shoes or a bag for yourself.
All wokshops include refreshments and a light lunch.
We have a selection of shapes and styles to choose from which include;
INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS
– Court shoes
– Sandals
– Stitchdowns (Vellies)
– Oxfords
– Gibsons
- – Sneakers
– Handbags
- INDIVIDUALS ONLY
- – Boots
- – Moccasins
These workshops need to be booked up front according to availability.
Click on the “book here” tab and you will be presented with a calendar with available dates.
If the dates are showing, it means there is at least one space available.
Course starting Dates
8h00 to 17h00 depending on how fast the attendees work
Workshop Times
Designs and size
You can select your design and size from our selection of styles
Leathers and components
You select your leathers and colours from our colour swatches and we prepare the leather for you. All soles and other components are provided.
Shoemaking
You go through the process of assembling your own pair of shoes using different hand ad machine processes.
You the walk out with a pair of hand made shoes to wear.
Lunch and refreshments
All refreshments are provided which include coffee and a selection of teas as well as water, cold drinks and juices of your choice.
At lunchtime a light lunch is provided according to your dietry requirements.