Deborah’s School of Shoemaking

Handmade shoemaking classes begin January 14 in West Asheville, two miles from downtown. Course teaches each student how to make themselves a pair of custom leather shoes from scratch. Skills include pattern making, skiving, punching and broguing, dyes and dye waxes, sewing, carving an insole, lasting, installing a shank, soling, heel stacking and pegging.

Each class time lasts four hours and runs for ten lessons. Classes held Saturdays noon-4 pm. Additional class times available.

Reserve your spot now using the contact button to send me an email or by phone at (828) 450-4202.

Private lessons available.

Sessions	2023	Pre-Requisites	Cost
Shoemaking 101, Oxford or Derby	January 14 – March 18	Some sewing experience helpful but not required	$1250
Mary Janes, Monk Straps and More	March 25 – June 3 (except May 27)	Previously completed course in shoemaking	$1250
Bootmaking Long and Short	June 10 – August 19 (except July 1)	Previously completed course in shoemaking	$1250
Sandal Class at Folk School	August 27 – September 1	John C. Campbell Folk School	See catalog
Sandal-making	September 29 -October 1	Some sewing experience helpful	$625

plus materials