SHOE SCHOOL
X POST SOLE
$900
This workshop is a collab with my neighbour Breeze of Post Sole Studio, who’s been making footwear in Melbourne since 2014. On this workshop you will be making sandals - choosing from x4 styles; the Buckled Up Fuss, Ankle Fuss, Beat Fuss or Wool Fuss. You can make these sandals with whatever leather your heart desires! Add appliqué, extra hardware or a combination of leathers to make them truly YOURS. You can even add your name in silver or gold foiling so there’s no question who made them.
With our guidance you will be selecting and cutting your leather. We’ll teach you how to sew them together on our industrial machines. You’ll learn how to attach and set hardware, such as buckles, rivets and eyelets. We’ll show you how to turn your flat uppers into a 3D shoe using a last. You’ll be wrapping your cork footbed with leather. Finally, you’ll attach the sole. And try them on!
All sandals have a moulded footbed that gently supports your foot. The simple elements of these easy to wear flat sandals work together to support you in all the right ways. See the gallery below for the 4 style options. Size range 36-46.
The Wool Fuss comes in 2 wool options (see gallery below). You are welcome to bring your own woollen fabric, you just need to check with us beforehand. Please provide photos and a description of your fabric.
The Buckled Up Fuss, Ankle Fuss and Beat styles are adjustable so you can create the perfect fit.
Vegan leathers are available. Please contact us for details of our range.
Classes are held 6-9pm, once a week for x4 consecutive weeks. (The date shown on the calendar is the 1st day of the workshop).
This class involves some cutting and glueing of thick leathers and soles. (If you're interested in a gentler shoemaking experience, I recommend the 1-day Sneaker workshop, which is all hand-sewing (no glues or hammers).
