Want to join? Send Nina an email and start your shoemaking journey. nina@lonsdaleleather.com
The Beginner Shoemaking Workshop introduces the core techniques, materials, and processes used in shoemaking through guided studio practice. The focus is on learning practical skills used across classic footwear.
Participants complete one full pair of shoes while developing a clear understanding of how footwear is designed, patterned, constructed, and finished.
The course is taught using cement construction, a modern method that enables the efficient creation of various footwear styles.
Style Selection
Participants choose one style to work on during the course
Oxford
Pump
Shoe size and style are selected during registration.
Course Schedule
This intensive runs over four consecutive days.
Daily class hours are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What You Will Learn
• Pattern making, choosing a shoe last, developing a design, and creating patterns for each shoe part
• Clicking, cutting leather and preparing materials for assembly
• Sewing leather on industrial sewing machines
• Lasting, shaping and attaching the upper to the shoe last
• Cement construction, bonding uppers and soles using modern adhesives
• Finishing, final assembly, edge work, cleaning, and leather treatment
Course Outcome
By the end of the course, participants complete one pair of shoes and gain a clear understanding of the full shoemaking process, with skills that can be used for future projects.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for beginners with no previous shoemaking experience, as well as designers, makers, and creatives who want a clear introduction to footwear construction. Participants with prior experience may add more complex design details.
What Is Included
All materials required to complete the course project are supplied during the workshop.
Tools and equipment are shared and provided for use in the studio throughout the class.
Instructor
Nina Rozin is a footwear designer, shoemaker, and educator with over 20 years of experience.
She studied footwear design and technology at Cordwainers, London College of Fashion. She is a member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen in England and founded The Guild School of Footwear and Accessory Design in 2007. Since 2018, she has taught shoemaking workshops internationally.
For questions, contact
nina@lonsdaleleather.com
Policies:
Admin Fee:
There is a non-refundable $120 admin fee for all shoemaking workshops. This helps us cover the cost of charges accrued from cancellations.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 14 days in advance. Refunds will not be given if cancellation or rescheduling happens within that window.
Sick Policy:
In the case of a student becoming sick for this course, please get in touch with us as soon as possible, and our instructor will get in contact with you to figure out an alternative make-up session.
Rescheduling Policy:
If you need to reschedule, please email us no sooner than 14 days prior to the start of the course. Rescheduling may not be possible if notice is not given at least 2 weeks out.
Age Policy:
Participants must be 16 years of age or older to take this class.
Waiver:
All participants are required to sign a liability waiver upon entry to the studio.
- By signing up for L.L. workshops you acknowledge that you've read and understand the above policies.
Thank you for your understanding and we so look forwarding to teaching you the art of footwear design and shoe making!
