Shoemaking course
19-21 sept 2025
LONDON FASHION WEEK: 3 DAY COURSE
£950
COURSE FEE
Learn traditional shoemaking — expert tuition
Perfect for beginners — step-by-step lessons
Craft your SKL OS shoes by hand
MAKE A PAIR OF SKL OS
SKL OS 1.0.0: OXFORD CONSTRUCTION
SKL OS 1.0.0: DERBY CONSTRUCTION
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll leave with your own pair of hand made sneakers and the skills and knowledge to start your shoemaking journey.
We proved transferable shoemaking skills for you to apply to your own customs, brands or career. We take no shortcuts in the process to make teaching easier — our methods are based on traditional manufacturing processes for sneakers.
During the class, the LSS team will guide you through the complete shoemaking process — from your design to construction.
By the end of the class you’ll have the skills and knowledge to make sneakers, as well as a pair of 1-of-1, hand made sneakers made and designed by you.
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You’ll learn the in’s and out’s of patterns as your construct your shoes upper on our industrial post-bed sewing machines.
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Guided by our experts, you'll embark on a hands-on journey of stretching the upper material over the shoe last—a mold that determines the sneaker's shape. This tactile experience showcases how materials adapt and conform, bringing your design to life in a tangible way.
Throughout the day, you'll witness the gradual transformation of your design from a flat pattern to a three-dimensional structure. By day's end, you'll not only grasp the art of lasting, a cornerstone of shoemaking, but also appreciate how it harmonises with design choices, culminating in the creation of exceptional sneakers that embody both form and purpose.
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Day 3 will see us complete the final part of the process as we apply our outsoles on to our lasted upper.
FAQs
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We are in Hackney, London.
27b Belfast Road
London N16 6UN
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We cater for all skillsets. We will have plenty of time for practice and get you to point where you will feel confident with the process.
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We have a wide range of materials for you to pick from. You're welcome to source your own leathers and bring them with you. With footwear you can use a lot of different types of materials but some work better than others, for leather please ensure it isn’t too thin or soft/large. It needs to be between 1mm-1.4mm. Cow or horse hides works best. If you want to use fabric or synthetic material it will need a heavier cotton driller backer ironed on. If in doubt bring it with you and we'll take a look.
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We'll provide everything you'll need on the day. Have a think about your design — on enrolling we'll be in touch to see what you had in mind. We provide all leather, but if you'd like to something you've found yourself you're welcome to.
Shoemaking is a craft and requires skill and patience, all we ask is you bring a positive attitude to learning and we'll help you with the rest.
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Yes. We're flexible as long as all workshop fees are paid before the workshop starts. If you'd like to setup a recurring payment running up to your course please get in touch.
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The age limit is 16 and above.
If 14 or 15 please get in touch. We have had students as young as 14 that have been more than capable. Although the course does require high levels of concentration as well as handling heavy machinery and knives.
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Use the discount code ROLLDEEP at checkout for 10% off when booking for 2 or more people. If booking for 3 or more please get in touch for further group discount.
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TODAY
19-21 sept 2025
LONDON FASHION WEEK: 3 DAY COURSE
£950
Learn traditional shoemaking — expert tuition
Perfect for beginners — step-by-step lessons
Craft your SKL OS shoes by hand