Two-Day Sandal Making Workshop

Syllabus

 Course: Two-Day Sandal Making Workshop 

Course Structure:

• Online Setting
• Prerequisites: None

Course Objectives:

Students will create one pair of leather sandals from start-to-finish.  This entry-level shoemaking activity provides all materials and an interactive class environment, from the comfort of home. 

Course Description:

This sandal making workshop will cover the footwear design processes and walk through making sandals together.  Bring your sandal design ideas to life with this step-by-step process and real-time guidance from an industry expert. 

Instruction Materials:

All materials will be provided and will include: 

• Sole Leather
• Insole Leather
• Upper Leather
• Manila Pattern Making Paper
• Thread
• Rubber Heel Tap
• Cement
• Thick Awl
• Leather Needles
• Xacto Knife
• Sandpaper

Additionally, Students will need:

• Hammer
• Scissors

Course Outline:

Day 1

• Welcome students, introduction and presentation of my work experience
• Discuss agenda – what the two-day course will cover
• Introduce the design process
• Learn about various popular footwear construction techniques
• Create shoe patterns, learning about fit and comfort
• Mock-up sandal to prepare for the real thing!

Day 2

• Learn about the history of leather sandals
• Prepare leather insoles/midsoles and soles
• Strap placement/lasting the straps onto your insoles
• Adding your soles and assembling components
• Attaching “flat” heel
• Finishing touches

The Shoe Boss scheduler will reach out to schedule your course at your convenience.  

Upon Completion you will receive a The Shoe Boss School certificate of completion.