Learn hand lasting techniques
hand cutting or 'clicking'
machine stirching uppers or 'closing'
skiving
making insoles
DESIGN AND CREATE a pair of shoes from scratch in 6 days
$1670 pp (1 - 2 persons per session) no previous experience needed, but an affinity to sewing, is useful.
Most slip-on or lace up styles - derby, chukka boot, maryjane, pump or simple loafer are suitable for this course.
CRAFT WEEKEND COURSES
MAKE a pair of sneakers or sandals
Make a pair of simple leather sneakers, hand stitched with patterns and materials supplied. No machine stitching or lasts are used in this course. 2 sessions to complete, 10 am till 3pm with a lunch break.
Fees $340 pp, inclusive of all materials and some simple refreshments.
No previous experience needed. (up to 4 persons per session)
Please note: Photos above show recycled sneaker soles - new soles are provided for this course starting early 2018.
Make a pair of simple leather sandals. Patterns and materials supplied. No machine stitching or lasts are used in this course. 2 sessions to complete, 10 am till 3pm with a lunch break.
Fees $290 pp, inclusive of all materials and some simple refreshments.
No previous experience needed. (up to 3 persons per session)
from here
to here ... on a weekend visit.
organise a group workshop with a couple of friends
... or a fun leather crafting day out!
Make a Belt, Cuff or Pet-collar
Cost $90 pp (10am till 12.30pm, light refreshments provided after).
No experience neccessary, age from 12 yrs onwards.
Minimum two and up to 4 per session for the leather craft class.
Visit Waiheke Island and learn shoemaking
Just a 35 minute ferry ride from down-town Auckland makes for a great daytrip. The island is a beautiful place to visit with art studios and vineyards galore, not to mention the gorgeous beaches and bush walks! Increase you knowledge of this craft while you spend a few nights & absorb some local flavour.
There are heaps of places to stay, from camping & glamping to studio
apartment or villa stays (find accomodation listings under various websites and
Every few months my studio transforms into a tiny shoe-schoolroom, hosting shoe design courses in a tranquil garden setting.
Lasts, handmaking tools & all you need.
Materials are provided, or you are welcome to bring along your own if you have something specific in mind.
Different modules available, to suit different levels of skill and experience, including
'simple leatherwork' classes 3-4 hours
'kitset' type (patterns supplied) 2 day workshops
'pattern making included' 6 day- design courses
'one-on-one' extra tuition 3 hr sessions
Email NOW for summer bookings - spaces are limited & early reservations are advised!
ADVANCED MODULES
Design and hand make a pair of shoes or boots from scratch - hone in your previously gained skills to create your masterpiece !
Pre-requisite: Sufficient previous shoemaking experience is essential to take up this module.
Cost between $1950 and $2600 pp including materials (6 to 8 days)
Already have some shoe making basics under your belt?
Create that masterpiece in the advanced course.
ONE-ON-ONE TUITION sessions
Specific modules in pattern cutting , closing, skiving, last adjustinging, or any other shoemaking skill you wish to harness. Sessions can be booked @ a half day from $150 pp.
Mailing List
To find out more about each module and when bookings may next be
available, please send your details to: studio@sue-engels.co.nz
Let me know which course you would like to take and when you would like to attend. I will send you a detailed course outline with available dates.