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Brooklyn Shoe Space
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(4.6-star rating across 191 reviews)

Brooklyn Shoe Space is a fully equipped studio space that offers classes and resources for shoemakers. With a focus on encouraging creativity and accessible shoemaking, they provide a collaborative and inspiring community for students of all skill levels.

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Brooklyn Shoe Space

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2-hour Introduction to Shoe Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the fundamentals of shoemaking, from footwear structure to measuring your feet, in this inspiring class. Gain the knowledge and motivation to design your own shoes and find the perfect lasts for a custom fit. Perfect for those looking to dive into the world of shoemaking or prepare for advanced footwear courses.

(191) Beginner 15 and older

Leather Belt Class

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of designing and crafting an artisanal leather belt with a visiting teacher from Estonia. Explore techniques such as adhesives, stitching, and hardware application to create a belt that showcases your appreciation for the craft.

(191) All levels 15 and older

Espadrille Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Craft your own stylish espadrille footwear tailored to your unique taste and fit in our workshop. From sandals to slides, immerse yourself in a day of stitching and creativity as you bring your design to life. With all materials provided and sizes available, step into summer with a personalized pair made by you.

(191) Beginner 15 and older
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Birkenstock Upcycling

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Revive your beloved Birkenstock sandals with expert guidance from Cobbler Bushwick Co at Brooklyn Shoe Space. Learn the art of upcycling as you transform worn soles with durable Vibram replacements and hand-stitched leather trims, ensuring longevity and sustainability for your footwear. Embark on a journey to breathe new life into your favorite sandals and acquire invaluable skills in footwear care.

(191) Beginner 15 and older

3-Day Stiletto

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of crafting high heels from scratch in this intensive workshop at Brooklyn Shoe Space. Discover the secrets of design, pattern making, stitching, lasting, and more as you create stunning stiletto shoes. All materials and components are included.

(191) All levels 15 and older
$1,200

3 sessions

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5-Day Intensive Shoe / Boot / Sneaker Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of crafting your custom footwear at Brooklyn Shoe Space. From shoes to boots to sneakers, this intensive workshop will teach you the techniques and skills needed to design and construct your dream pair of shoes. Join us for this hands-on experience and let your creativity shine!

(191) Beginner 15 and older
$2,800

4 sessions

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1.5-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of shoemaking and create custom-designed mules at Brooklyn Shoe Space. Master the basics of modifying a standard mule pattern, cutting materials, and sole-ing your creations. All tools and supplies are provided for this beginner-friendly course.

(191) All levels 15 and older

2-Day Hand Sewn Single Layer Leather Sneaker

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to create beautiful and minimal sneakers in this hands-on class with Aaron Osborn at Brooklyn Shoe Space. Explore the art of hand-sewing leather to craft your own pair of chukka sneakers using a pattern template and high-quality leather. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

(191) Beginner 15 and older
$700

2 sessions

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2-day Upcycle your Sneakers

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Elevate your commitment to sustainability at Brooklyn Shoe Space's Intermediate class. Dive into a two-day journey of transforming your old sneakers into unique, eco-friendly masterpieces. Learn advanced techniques like double straps or toe caps under the guidance of two experienced teachers, embracing a lifestyle where every step contributes to a greener future.

(191) Intermediate 15 and older
$580

2 sessions

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Leather Tooling Techniques

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of leather tooling techniques with Brooklyn Shoe Space. Join us for a hands-on class led by leather craftsman Wayne Kong, where you'll learn the basics of carving and engraving on vegetable tanned leather. From drawing to oiling, create your own unique coasters to take home—a perfect blend of creativity and craftsmanship.

(191) All levels 15 and older

6-hour Sandal Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of crafting custom-fit sandals that embrace the unique curves of your feet. Explore the secrets of working with leather or EVA foam in this hands-on workshop that ensures maximum comfort and style. Unleash your creativity and step into a world of bespoke footwear.

(191) All levels 15 and older

5-Day Ankle Platform Boots Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Craft your own stylish high-heeled platform ankle boots in just 5 days with bespoke shoemaker Kira Goodey. From pattern cutting to stitching and finishing, learn every step of the shoemaking process under expert guidance. Walk away with a pair of handmade boots designed by you!

(191) All levels 15 and older
$2,750

5 sessions

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Footwear Design and Collection Building

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Unleash your creativity and craft cutting-edge shoe designs at a renowned institution that fosters innovation in footwear. Elevate your skills and knowledge with hands-on experience guided by industry experts.

(191) All levels 15 and older
$550

5 sessions

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6 or 7-Day Thigh High Stiletto/Platform Heel Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Join shoemaker Kira Goodey in a 6-day workshop crafting high-heeled stiletto thigh high boots. Opt for a platform style for a 7-day course or extended hours. Design your boots from pattern cutting to finishing touches, walking away with a handmade pair tailored to your style.

(191) All levels 15 and older
$3,500

6 sessions

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Knife Sharpening

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

By the end of this two hour hands-on class you will be well on your way to expertly sharpening knives and tools of all sorts.    We will cover all aspects of sharpening western and Japanese kitchen and outdoor knives, scissors, chisels, plane irons, leather knives, etc. Students should bring any knives or tools that they wish to learn to sharpen. We will focus on as many of them as time allows. Each student will be provided the use of...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Shoemaking Workshop: Five-Day Intensive

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

A 5-day intensive workshop making shoes, boots, or sneakers of your own design! This will be a cemented shoe construction class, and anyone: beginners to second-timers, to advanced students can take the course. For those who cannot take 5 straight days off work, you can reach out to us to schedule a private session. We hope you can join us! First day starts with an INTO TO SHOEMAKING session. When you sign up for class, we will send you a link to...

(191) Beginner 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,500

5 sessions

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Shoemaking #002: Pattern Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, you will make a pattern for your own design. You will make both upper and lining patterns. This is a class you can take multiple times, depending on different designs you wish to create. Each style has a different pattern, and different tips and tricks. You can always come back for this class for your new designs!

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400
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Quick Kicks: 2.5 Day Sneaker Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

This class will quickly teach you some of the basic techniques of shoemaking. This is an accelerated class! (Literally half the time of the intensive) To make this possible there will be minimal sewing and we have prepared Master Patterns that you will be using for this class. You will have a choice between a LO, MID or HI top sneaker. (See photo example for MID height!) You will be able to customize your sneaker via material choices and simple...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$700

3 sessions

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Thigh-high Boots Pattern Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

KINKY BOOTS?! One full day Thigh-high boots pattern making class with Marcell. Using a 4 inch heel last, Marcell will guide you through how to measure your feet and legs, up to the thighs, and create your very own thigh high boot pattern. This class is for intermediate, for someone who has made patterns before, or have taken the basic pattern class the day prior. It is a great start to create your pattern, cut the materials between the next classes,...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$600
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Leather Bag Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

In this Bag Making course, students will create a leather tote bag. Students will choose their leather and hardware and learn how to construct the bag from start to finish. The bag making course includes tuition and all the materials needed to make your bag. Leathers will be available to choose from on the day. No experience necessary. Please Note: Class time may extend up to an additional hour if there are many enrollments, so please...

(191) All levels 15 and older
No upcoming schedules
$400

3 sessions

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