Artisanal Shoemaking Course
Dive into professional artisanal shoemaking with this comprehensive course, where you'll master adapting lasts for wide feet, precise pattern cutting, hand-welted builds, comfort enhancements, and repair-focused designs to create timeless, rugged city shoes that clients cherish and wear daily for years.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides hands-on training in crafting durable, comfortable city shoes from scratch, covering leather selection, pattern design, upper assembly, lasting techniques, welting processes, sole attachment, and heel construction, with emphasis on wide-fit customisation, long-lasting builds, easy repairs, efficient workshop practices, and excellent client service to ensure superior fit and longevity.
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Develop skills
- Master precise last fitting by evaluating wide feet and customising for optimal urban comfort.
- Develop core upper crafting skills including accurate pattern cutting, leather stitching, and seamless assembly.
- Excel in hand-welted methods to last, welt, and stitch soles for tough, easily repairable footwear.
- Fine-tune comfort with custom insoles, arch supports, and heel structures for extended wear.
- Optimise workshop operations through tool organisation, safety protocols, client documentation, and rigorous quality control.
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