FEATURED COURSESFashion Shoemaking Intensive
A 6-Day Intensive hands-on, creative, total immersion shoemaking experience for those who want to really “take in” shoemaking.
FEATURED COURSES
FEATURED COURSESAdvanced Fashion Shoemaking
12-day advanced fashion shoemaking course is designed for those serious about fashion shoemaking and/or headed for a shoemaking and design career.
FEATURED COURSESWestern Boots
Creating handmade cowboy boots is a labor of love requiring patience, exceptional attention to detail, time and creativity. Our one-on-one seminars and apprenticeships focus on skill building.
FEATURED COURSESIntro To Fashion Shoemaking
Our hands-on fashion shoemaking introductory course is for beginners who want to start learning about making fashion shoes.
FEATURED COURSESKinky Boots
Design and make your own unique pair of Kinky Boots. High heels, platforms, crazy leathers and flamboyant trimmings – what a chance to let your creativity go wild!
FEATURED COURSESMen’s Dress Shoes
Our Mens Dress Shoes workshop guides you through every stage in the process of hand making a pair of classic men’s oxfords. Premium French calf is used in both courses and the results are stunning.
FEATURED COURSESMoccasins
Easy construction allows students to indulge their creativity, sense of color and design. Because mocs can be made without heavy shoemaking equipment, students can continue making these colorful shoes once they return home.
Shoemaking Courses Offered
- Ladies Fashion Shoemaking
- Renaissance Moccasins/Unlasted Shoes, Stitchdown Shoes
- Kinky or Fashion Boots
- Men’s Dress Shoes
- Western Bootmaking
3 week seminars and 60-day apprenticeships - One-on-One Tutoring In All Styles
Teaching Philosophy & Methods
Teaching is all about the student. How a teacher expands him/her is the “magic”. Our philosophy of teaching shoemaking and our special teaching methods are closely linked. The creation of fashion shoes – all shoes for that matter – is a unique creative experience. Thirty-six years of instructing shoemaking firmly support our belief that every student is creative even beyond what they can imagine!
read moreWhy Choose Bonney & Wills?
We are dedicated to providing complete hands-on shoemaking and shoe design courses.
As teachers, our first priority is to make your learning experience feel seamless and natural to you. Whether your class is a once in a time lifetime adventure or the start of a shoemaking career, we are here to totally support you at whatever level you choose.