'These boots are made for walking' workshop
This master class allows students to create boots with laces.
Students learn how to use the same pattern to make several different types of felted boots; master shoemaking skills to create felted orthopaedic shoes.
Tentative program of the workshop
Day 1. Measurements & template
• taking measurements;• constructing template including wool shrinkage;• making a sketch;• prepare layout on a resist;• wet the layout and start to felt on the resist by rolling.
Day 2. Boots shape
• working on the boots shape;• using the shoe lasts to shape the boots;• shape bootleg;• correction of possible mistakes.
Day 3. Heel box
• making heel box for boots• remove shoe last from boots• shoe theory: type of the materials for the manufacture of a heel box; description of how to make soles yourself; information about variety of shoe last, soles and inner soles; how to select the right shoe last and choose soles to match to your shoe last;• installing the heel box to the boot;• installing the insoles in the shoes.
Day 4. Soles & accessories
• preparing the boots for soles attachment & attaching soles to the shoe;• installing Accessories on boots (eyelet, zipper);• stitch soles on boots.