Florence, Italy

Shoemaking

when 2 May 2021 - 29 May 2021
language English
duration 4 weeks
credits 6 EC
fee EUR 4600

Students will come in contact with Italian professional leather artisans, learning how to make high-quality handmade shoes following the traditional rules of the "Made in Italy".
The learning process includes explanations and practical training on how to take foot measurements, drawing the patterns, cutting and sewing of the leather, lasting the shoe, and finishing the soles after attachment. Cutting, dexterity, and precision are essential to produce well-crafted shoes.
Once mastered the basics, students can move on to more complex shapes and learn how to make any type of footwear, such as dress shoes, brogues, oxfords, monks, pumps, etc. Moreover, it is possible to combine different leather types, such as suede and embossed leather.

4-WEEK PROGRAM: € 4.600
Dates:
2 May – 29 May
16 May – 12 Jun
30 May – 26 Jun
13 Jun – 10 Jul
27 Jun – 24 Jul
5 Sep – 2 Oct

6-WEEK PROGRAM: € 6.400
Dates:
2 May – 12 Jun
16 May – 26 Jun
30 May – 10 Jul
13 Jun – 24 Jul

8-WEEK PROGRAM: € 8.200
2 May – 26 Jun
16 May – 10 Jul
30 May – 24 Jul

12-WEEK PROGRAM: € 11.000
2 May – 24 Jul

Course leader

Shoemaking instructors are from Italian families, who have been making leather shoes for generations.
The teacher will show students every step of leather crafts in an easy and comprehensive manner.

Target group

Anyone who aspires to learn shoemaking

Course aim

Learn all the steps of shoemaking, from A to Z!

Credits info

6 EC
4-week (6 credits)
6-week (9 credits)
8-week (12 credits)
12-week (18 credits)

Fee info

EUR 4600: SUMMER COURSE FEES INCLUDE:
- Enrollment fee
- Tuition
- Facility fees (no materials)
- Orientation
- Welcome lunch
- Welcome kit (city map, pen, notebook, file folder, one lunch ticket)
- Bus tickets
- English interpretation service (during lessons with the teacher)
- Housing: shared apartment – twin room (single room available at an extra cost)
- Housing utility costs
- 4 daily meal + 2 coffee/tea/mineral water vouchers a week
- Weekly guided art visits
- Cultural activities (1 time every 2 weeks).

START DATES (check-in*)
- May 2, 2021
- May 16, 2021
- May 30, 2021
- June 13, 2021
- June 27, 2021
- September 5, 2021

Scholarships

10% Student Reporter Scholarship