'New vision of Felted Footwear with leather' workshop
This master class allows students to create ankle boots with new techniques in a short time, with different type of décor. Students will learn how to make a heel box using technologically advanced materials in the production of shoes.
Tentative program of the workshop
Day 1. Measurements & template
• taking measurements;• constructing template including wool shrinkage, making felted samples for shrinkage calculation to determine the thickness of the felt for boots in the making;• making a sketch;• prepare layout on a resist;• using counteracting resist;• wet the layout and start to felt on the resist by rolling.
Day 2. Working with leather
• working on the boots shape, use the shoe lasts to shape the ankle boots. Correct all possible mistakes;• discuss of the leather decoration on the boots;• make templates for the leather.
Day 3. Heels & inner soles
• making a heel box;• installation of the inner soles;• adding leather.
Day 4. Soles & accessories
• preparing the boots to put on the soles;• attaching soles to the shoe;• adding eyelets, zipper, or elastic.
Day 5. Final touch
• stitching leather;• stitching soles. *Note: the specifics of making felted boots is complex process and requires few days. Boots must be completely dry in order to continue working with accessories and to assemble all boots parts, sole, hill and insole