Weekend Shoemaking Workshop in ✨Amsterdam✨
We're bringing our workshops to Amsterdam! 🌷
Join us for a hands-on, weekend workshop in the vibrant city of Amsterdam and learn how to craft your own pair of flat shoes. This immersive experience is perfect for beginners, fashion enthusiasts, and anyone interested in stepping into the world of shoemaking. No prior experience needed!
Workshop Dates
Over two days, our experienced instructor will guide you through every step of the shoemaking process.
From cutting and stitching to the final finishing touches, you'll learn the essential skills needed to craft your own pair of flat shoes. Choose from four unique designs and select your favourite from our gorgeous selection of premium leathers. 🤩
Don’t miss this chance to learn a new skill and create something truly special. Join us for two days of creativity, craftsmanship, and shoemaking magic!
Workshop Structure
This workshop runs for 2 consecutive days from 10am to 4pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.
Day 1
On Day 1, you will choose your shoe style and your leather and dive straight into cutting and stitching the uppers of your shoes. Next, you will last your linings and add in some stiffeners. This is where the shoes really start to take shape.
Day 2
On Day 2, you will finish lasting your uppers into the shape of the shoes and then you will smooth out the base of the insole ready to attach your soles. We will also add in a foam insole for extra comfort and do any finishing touches.
Online Resources
After the workshop, you'll get access to a step-by-step video tutorial of the shoe you made, so you can continue to learn shoemaking from home!
What styles can I choose from?
In this course, you’ll craft one pair of shoes from start to finish. Below is a selection of styles you can choose to make during the workshop.
Please note that all shoes made in this class will have a standard width. If you have narrow feet, wide feet or need custom adjustments, please reach out to us at info@icanmakeshoes.com for further information before booking the workshop.
Classic Ballet Flat
Size range: Eu 34 - 44 / UK 1 - 11 / US 3.5 - 13.5
Heel height: 1.5cm / 0.5 inch
Mary-Jane
Size range: Eu 34 - 44 / UK 1 - 11 / US 3.5 - 13.5
Heel height: 1.5cm / 0.5 inch
Slingback
Size range: Eu 34 - 44 / UK 1 - 11 / US 3.5 - 13.5
Heel height: 1.5cm / 0.5 inch
Classic Loafer
Size range: Eu 34 - 44 / UK 1 - 11 / US 3.5 - 13.5
Heel height: 1.5cm / 0.5 inch
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Additional Information & FAQs
Any questions?
Reach out to us at info@icanmakeshoes.com
Our sizes range from:
EU 34 / UK 1 / US 3.5
to
EU 44 / UK 11 / US 13.5
Find out what size you are in our shoemaking lasts (shoe blocks) by following our size guide here.
At this time, we only teach standard fit shoemaking in our Amsterdam workshops. If you would like to learn to make custom adjustments and custom fitting shoes, please contact us at info@icanmakeshoes.com
Please note that we are not podiatrists. You are more than welcome to bring your orthotics, insoles or arch support with you to the workshop. However we cannot guarantee that your orthotics will fit and/or be suitable with regards to the design you choose to make. We do not teach how to make your own orthotics or arch support in our 2-day workshop.
Our 2-day workshop is quite a fast-paced workshop. As we prepare each students' lasts (shoe blocks), patterns and insoles in advance, you must select a design from our selection above.
At this time, we cannot accommodate design tweaks or changes during the workshop. Thanks so much for your understanding!
Our workshops are designed for total beginners.
If you're an experienced or advanced shoemaker, this workshop may not meet your requirements. It's best to reach out to us beforehand at info@icanmakeshoes.com to discuss your expectations.
In our 2-day workshops, your shoe patterns will be prepared for you ahead of time. You will be able to take your shoe patterns with you at the end of the workshop.
We always recommend to use leather for your first ever pair of shoes, as vegan materials can be difficult to work with.
Before booking your spot, it's best to reach out to us at info@icanmakeshoes.com to discuss your requirements.
We have a strict no-refund policy on all of our in-person workshops.
If you have booked onto one of our in-person workshops and would like to reschedule to a later date, you must give us a minimum of 2 weeks notice. We will accommodate a date change where possible. Please note that we are unable to reschedule your attendance if you give us less than 2 weeks notice.
If for any reason you are unable to attend the entirety of the workshop you booked onto, we are unable to compensate you for any missed time or reschedule you to a later date.