SHOE REPAIR FUNDAMENTALS (2 days) $575- Translation Translate this page into: SHOE REPAIR FUNDAMENTALS (2 DAY CLASS, Bring your own shoes-limit 3 pairs to be repaired) LEVEL: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TUITION: $575 (us funds) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Acquire the fundamentals of shoe repair and learn the basics of how to repair shoes for yourself and others. Students work on basic, common repair jobs (like replacing heel caps, rewrapping ladies' damaged heels, soles with holes or separating sole layers, detailing and shining shoes)while making repairs to their own shoes (limited to simple repairs that can be accomplished with the resources and time available). The class is limited to 3 students and is conducted in a working shoe lab. TOPICS INCLUDE: -What makes a shoe/boot repairable? -Materials & Supplies -Common shoe repairs: heel caps, ladies heels, sole repairs, scuffs, tears, etc. -Detailing/Shoe Shining -Chemicals, adhesives, tools and equipment -Cost/Analysis -Shoe Repair as a business overview ***Students interested in taking this class must send jpeg images of the shoes they will be bringing to assure repairability PRIOR to enrollment. 2010 CLASS SCHEDULES: JAN 2010: Winter Break- No classes FEB 2010: Thurs 4th-Fri 5th MAR 2010: Mon 22nd-Tues 23rd APRIL 2010: Mon 12th-Tues 13th MAY 2010: Sat 1st-Sun 2nd Mon 17th-Tues 18th JUNE 2010: Wed 2nd-Thurs 3rd JULY 2010 Mon 26th-Tues 27th AUGUST 2010 Closed for summer break We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited fast-track hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.

INTRO. SANDAL MAKING (2 day class) $675 SANDAL MAKING CLASS (2 day class) LEVEL: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TUITION: $675 (us funds) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introductory class is appropriate for every level. Students create a made to measure sandal using traditional hand crafting techniques and tools. Conducted in a working shoe lab, a limit of 2 students per class assures the utmost in personalized attention in this 100% hands-on lab experience. Topics included in this class are: -Introduction to anatomy -Foot measuring -Introduction to lasts -Introduction to pattern Making -Introduction to stitching techniques -Introduction to tools and equipment -Introduction to soles and soling materials -Introduction to leather cutting and configuration -Introduction to assembly techniques (glueing, cobbling) -Introduction to finishing and fitting -Introduction to cost analysis Included in this class: -Sketchbook/notebook -Information packet w/ measuring sheets, list of supplies and suppliers and other pertinent information -Choice of leathers, soling and supplies to make one pair of sandals -All use of tools and equipment while at the shoe lab is included. Hand tool kits may be purchased through the school. 2010 CLASS SCHEDULES: JAN 2010 Closed for Winter Break FEB 2010: Sat 6th-Sun 7th Fri 19th-Sat 20th MAR 2010: Mon 1st-Tues 2nd Wed 24th-Thurs 25th APRIL 2010: Wed 14th-Thurs 15th MAY 2010: Mon 3rd- Tues 4th Wed 26th-Thurs 27th JUNE 2010: Fri 4th-Sat 5th JULY 2010 Thurs 1st-Fri 2nd AUGUST 2010 Closed for Summer Break We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.

ART OF THE LADIES HEEL (3 day class $875) ART OF THE LADIES HEEL (3 day course, includes all materials) LEVEL: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TUITION: $875.00 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fun and information packed introductory/intermediate 3 day class leads participants through the process of fabricating a pair of open or peep toe mules in one of several prefabricated sole/heel styles. Choice of upper colors and materials dependant on availability of selection on hand. Learn hands on what goes into the fabrication of a ladies' pair of heels by making them with the guidance of an industry leader. TOPICS COVERED: * Tools, materials and supplies * Parts of a high heel * Basic foot anatomy * Foot measuring techniques * Basic introduction to patterns and patternmaking * Basic introduction to uppers and upper construction * Basic introduction to lasts: types and measurements * Introduction to hand-lasting: Tacking & glueing. * Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS WORKSHOP: * All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of open toed mules or strappy style (one-two straps w/ available choice of heel and simple decoration as time allows), from the heels up. * Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the the class. SCHEDULE 2010 JAN 2010 No Classes- Winter Break FEB 2010 Tues 9th-Thurs 11th MARCH 2010 Wed 3rd-Fri 5th Sat 27th-Mon 29th APRIL 2010 Thurs 1st-Sat 3rd MAY 2010 Thurs 6th-Sat 8th Sat 29th-Mon 31st (Memorial Day weekend) JUNE 2010 Mon 7th-Wed 9th Mon 28th-Wed 30th JULY 2010 Sun 4th-Tues 6th (Independence Day weekend) Thurs 29th-Sat 31st AUGUST CLOSED FOR SUMMER BREAK We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted. COMING SOON! BUY THIS CLASS AS A KIT TO MAKE AT HOME!

FUNDAMENTALS OF MAKING A LASTED SHOE (5 day intensive) $1425- FUNDAMENTALS OF MAKING A LASTED SHOE (5 day intensive class) COURSE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED BEGINNER TUITION: $1425 (U.S. funds) COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a fast moving introductory/intermediate class which covers many of the essentials which can later be applied to many other types of footwear the student will want to experiment with on his own. Students are guided through the various processes from creating patterns to installing the shanks and lasting the shoes using quality materials like leather insoles and full leather linings. Emphasis is fabrication, not simply gluing together prefabricated, pre-shaped and sized components. Participants make a unisex fully adjustable lasted shoe which incorporates all the skills required to make many other type of shoes. Includes all supplies and use of tools, shoe lab and equipment. Literally "get down to brass tacks" and learn everything from how to measure a foot, to cutting/assembly of the uppers and lasting the shoes. Students will learn to use all basic tools and materials and will have time to experience the use of the tools and equipment needed. They will be provided lists of contacts and suppliers to help get them started after their experience at The Shoe College. This is a practical "hands on" experience for those obsessed with shoes and gifted with a bit of the crafter or handyman in them. TOPICS COVERED: * Tools, materials and suppliers * Parts of a shoe * Basic foot anatomy * Foot measuring techniques * Patterns and patternmaking * Lasts: types and measurements (adapting lasts to accommidate foot issues or change toe shape is not covered in this class (pls inquire if this is a skill you are interested in acquiring) * Hand-lasting: Tacking, welting & glueing. (Lasting methods will be introduced but due to time constraints, shoes made in the workshop will use the glueing method or tacking method.) *Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS WORKSHOP: * All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of shoes, from the soles up. * Lists of suppliers and resources: tools, supplies & equipment. * Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the course. SCHEDULE 2010: JAN 2010: Closed for Winter Break FEB 2010: Sat 13th-Wed 17th MARCH 2010: Mon 8th- Fri 12th APRIL 2010: Tues 6th-Sat 10th MAY 2010: Mon 10th-Fri 14th JUNE 2010: Sat 12th-Wed 16th JULY 2010 Thurs 8th-Mon 12th AUGUST 2010 Closed for summer break We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track, hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.

Fundamentals of Ugg Boots (5 days, includes materials) $1200 FUNDAMENTALS OF UGG STYLE BOOTS (5 days, includes materials) COURSE LEVEL: ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE TUITION: $1200 (U.S. funds) Students construct their own pair of simple Ugg style boots using hair-on sheepskin in this hands-on, informative class. Conducted in a working shoe lab, a limit of 2 students per class assures the utmost in personalized attention in this 100% hands-on lab experience. Topics included in this class are: -Introduction to anatomy -Foot measuring -Introduction to lasts -Introduction to pattern Making -Introduction to stitching techniques -Introduction to tools and equipment -Introduction to soles and soling materials -Introduction to finishing and detailing -Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED: -Sketchbook/notebook -Information packet w/ measuring sheets, list of supplies and suppliers and other pertinent information -Sheepskin, soling and supplies to make one pair of boots -All use of tools and equipment while at the shoe lab is included. SCHEDULE 2010: JANUARY: Closed for Winter Break FEBRUARY:br> Mon 22nd-Fri 26th MARCH: Mon 15th-Fri 19th APRIL: No Classes Scheduled MAY: Mon 17th-Fri 21st JUNE: No Classes Scheduled JULY: No Classes Scheduled We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track, hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.

FUNDAMENTALS OF THE WORK BOOT $2875 NEW! BOOT MAKING COURSE (9 Day Course, materials included) COURSE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TUITION: $2875 (U.S. Funds) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students enter nine glorious days of boot heaven as they learn all the custom boot maker's top-secret tricks of the trade. Students learn about leathers, foot measuring, fitting, finishing, stacking a leather heel, hand construction, installing toe caps and so much more as they actually make a boot from start to finish in the shoe lab. Students make a standard wellington, work boot or high-heeled/wedge ladies' boot. Materials to make 1 pair of simple boots and all use of tools and equipment for the duration of the class is included. TOPICS COVERED: * Tools, materials, supplies and suppliers * Parts of a boot * Basic foot anatomy * Foot measuring techniques * Introduction to Patterns and simple patternmaking * Lasts: types and measurements (adapting lasts to accommidate foot issues or change toe shape is not covered in this class (pls inquire if this is a skill you are interested in acquiring) * Hand-lasting: Tacking & glueing. (Lasting methods will be introduced but due to time constraints, boots made in the workshop will use the glueing method or tacking method.) * Installation of toe caps * Midsoles and midsole preparation and installation * Heels and Soles * Finishing and Detailing * Introduction to cost analysis MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE: * All leather, supplies and materials needed to make one pair of boots, from the soles up. * Lists of suppliers and resources: tools, supplies & equipment. * Loaned use of all tools and equipment needed to make your shoes during the course. SCHEDULE 2010: JAN 2010: Closed for Winter Break FEB 2010: No class scheduled. MARCH 2010: No class scheduled. APRIL 2010: Mon 19th-Fri 28th with a break on Sunday the 25th MAY 2010: No class scheduled. JUNE 2010: Fri 18th-Sun 27th with a break on Wed the 23rd. JULY 2010 Wed 14th-Fri 23rd w/ a break on Sun the 18th. AUGUST 2010 Closed for summer break We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track, hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.

SPECIAL COURSE WORK $375/day SPECIAL COURSE WORK (lunch not included) $375/day Consult with us to create and schedule one on one course work to meet specific needs, to fill in gaps in knowledge, acquire a specific skill or complete a specific prototype or project. Learn more than just construction techniques. Our instructors are working designers who know a thing or two about cost analysis, marketing, tradeshows, supplies and sourcing and how to deal w/ factories or set up and manage in-house production. Special Course work can apply to The Shoe College Certificate program in concert w/ other regularly scheduled classes or be taken as a stand alone, individualized, one on one lab experience. Course work is conducted entirely in a working shoe lab. Feel free to ask us what we can do to help you launch your shoe dream. We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track, hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.

CERIFICATE PROGRAM (20 days, includes materials) $6000 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (20 days minimum class time, includes materials) $6000 PROGRAM DETAILS: The Certificate Program consists of either a minimum of 19 days of regularly scheduled class time, a minimum of 19 days of special course work or a combination of both. In this fast-track in-depth course of study, students can use special course work to create prototypes or special projects in the shoe lab and dispurse classes and course work over a year's time for convenience (must be completed within 1 year of the commencement of the first day of the program and coursework is paid in advance). Students can " major" in a specific type of shoe or construction or receive a " general major" in shoe design and construction which consists of one each of gradually more difficult types of shoes, i.e. starting w/ a sandal, then heeled or wedge mule, then on to a fully lasted closed toe and heeled shoe, etc. given the 19 day time allottment. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate of completion and are elegible for professional recommendations by instructors and the director of The Shoe College. Contact us for specifics to your goals. 2010 SCHEDULED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (contact us to substitute regular classes with special coursework, if desired, to best meet your goals) JANUARY 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CLOSED for WINTER RECESS FEBRUARY 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Sat 6th-Sun 28th w/ 4 days off in between segments. MARCH 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Mon 1st-Sun 21st w/ 3 days off in between segments. APRIL 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Thurs 1st-Sat 24th w/ 4 days off in between segments MAY 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Mon 3rd-Tues 25th w/ 4 days off in between segments JUNE 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Fri 4th-Sat 26th w/ 4 days off in between segments JULY 2010 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Fri 1st-Fri 23rd w/ 4 days off in between segments AUGUST 2010: CLOSED FOR SUMMER BREAK We gladly accept Mastercard/Visa/Paypal or check or money order made out to your instructor. Due to limited space, tuition must be paid in full to reserve your class. Tuition is non refundable. *The Shoe College Classes, Courses and Programs are a non-accredited vocational fast-track hands-on experience where class size is limited to 2-3 people thus ensuring the maximum personalized attention from our highly qualified instructors. No promise or guarantee regarding the outcome of any student's project is implied since results are solely determined by a student's individual skill level and/or prior experience. The Shoe College's programs are intended to impart valuable lab experience and knowledge regarding many aspects of quality, hand-made construction and other important aspects of the shoe trades that students must build upon after attending. Students must not expect to come away with a perfect sample or a perfectly fitting shoe in the limited duration of any single class, course or program since this can only come w/ the student's committment of time and practice after the completion of any course of study at The Shoe College. Some students may not complete their projects within the time allotted.