Bonney & Wills Shoemaking School

Student Work Fashion shoemaking

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:48:25 +0000

Student work – Fashion shoes

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:43:01 +0000

Student with creation

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:40:42 +0000

Student Creation 9

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:17:01 +0000

Fashion Shoemaking Intensive

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:13:14 +0000

Plunge into fashion shoemaking in a total, hands-on, shoemaking experience. In this 6-day intense, fun filled course, you completely make a fashion pump from concept to finish.

You generate your own unique styled patterns, cut and sew your own uppers. You shape your creation over the last, attach the sole and heel, and detail your dream shoes.

No prior shoemaking experience is necessary.

Advanced Fashion Shoemaking

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:55:42 +0000

This 12-day comprehensive fashion shoemaking course is an exploration of creativity, style, and professional techniques to create glamorous, high heel fashion shoes or sandals for those serious about fashion shoemaking or headed for a shoe design or fashion career.

Professional techniques covered include measuring, fitting up (altering) the last, foots dynamics, advanced pattern making, advanced soling techniques, precise sewing, unique finishing techniques, reinforcing, embellishment techniques, materials selection, creative shoe design and more.

See full course description »

Western Boots

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:02:30 +0000

3-Week Seminar Or 60-Day Apprenticeship

Handmade cowboy boots are one-of-a-kind creations, a canvas displaying the craftsman’s skill, attention, and artistry. A well-fitted pair of boots fits like you’ve been wearing them all your life.

3-Week Seminars and 60-Day Apprenticeships focus on skill development, one-on-one with the instructor.

Learn more about our Western Bootmaking Seminars and Apprenticeships »

Intro To Fashion Shoemaking

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:07:18 +0000

Mastering the process of shoemaking requires patience, attention to detail, and time. By focusing on a simple shoe style – mules – you begin developing your shoemaking skills.

You will complete your glamorous mules in three days using one of the six last styles available.

Learn more about our Introduction To Fashion Shoemaking Course »

Kinky Boots

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:02:55 +0000

The rules for Kinky Boots are simple: high heels a must, platforms welcome, wild and crazy leathers, materials, and trimmings preferred (you wont believe what is available), no boot lower than knee high — higher is encouraged — and zippered entrance. Above all, you must have a love of sexy footwear and a sense of humor!

A generous materials allowance is included in the tuition and we are happy to order, or help you order, unique materials as well as special trimmings to enhance your bootmaking adventure.

See our full course description »

Men’s Dress Shoes

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:56:15 +0000

The Mens Dress Shoes workshop guides you through every stage in the process of hand making a pair of classic men’s oxfords from pattern generation to polishing in just six days. Fundamentals that can be applied to many styles of footwear are emphasized. Premium French calf is used in both courses and the results are stunning.

See our full course description »