Sandal Workshops

In this two day sandal making workshop you will produce a fully functional pair of all vegetable-tanned leather sandals. Your friends will covet them. They will last you for years. And when people inevitably ask you where you got them you get to say "I made them."

During the workshop we will be covering all the steps to make a classic all leather sandal in the tradition of the legendary Barbara Shaum. Personalized. Unique. Bespoke.  We'll start with a concept and inspiration session to get your design ideas and your creativity flowing. Then we follow up with two fun and intense days to actualize and construct them, step by step, all by hand.

Add another set of skills to your arsenal of awesomeness.

This sandal making workshop is an entry level class, but will be fun for everyone regardless of skill level.  Not only will you walk away in some killer sandals, you will also be leaving with some killer new skills. Unless you have a strong background in leatherwork we will be introducing you to a whole new world of leather, leather dyes, industry specific tools and techniques. Making sandals is probably the best, easiest and most gratifying way to get a taste of what making footwear is all about. This class can be taken more than once. The range of possibilities are endless and once you get your first pair made you will almost definitely want to make more.

This is a class that offers much more than your regular class for beginners. If you are a total newbie, this class is for you. If you already have a background in footwear, this class is for you. If you are a Maker Superior this class is for you.