Location:

Port Townsend, Washington is a Victorian Seaport Village, located on the Olympic Peninsula, a 2 hour drive or 30 minute commuter flight, north from Seattle.

Schedule: School

Hand Sewn Moc Toe, a student stitching “Introduction to Shoemaking” is directly on the shoe last. offered several times a year. Refer to ‘Current Schedule’ for dates and program offering. “Shoe School on the Road”

One & Two Day Seminars and Shoe School “Alumni” “ Introduction to Shoemaking “ Presentations Conducted at Your : 5 DAY HANDS ON Corporate Participants: WORKSHOP Corporate Headquarters Lands’ End Company Conventions L.L. Bean Local Meeting Facility Eddie Bauer Make a pair of for Merrell your own feet! Shoe Seminar Topics: W.L. Gore R3D Reserach Fit = Comfort = Repeat Sales National Institute of Standards Design Better Fitting Shoe Lasts Ferragamo Understanding Your Customers Feet Adidas Using Technology to Create Better Fit Introduction to The Business of Shoemaking Advanced Concepts Seminar: Individuals: Orthopedic Surgeon - Atlanta 3 DAY PRIVATE 2D/3D CAD Computer Technology Campus Security Officer - San Diego CONSULTING Technology and the Perfect Fit Jewelry Designer - San Francisco WORKSHOP Independent Technology Evaluation Wedding Shoe Craftsman - Hawaii Distance Learning & Multi-Media CPA - Reno Make a sample shoe! Automobile Design Engineer - Detroit Retired Chemist - Oklahoma ShoeSchool Costume Designer - Albuquerque P.O. Box 1349 Computer Programmer - Japan Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Shoe Designer - Washington DC Certified Pedorthist - Seattle Phone & Fax: 360.385.6164 Designer - New York Website: www.ShoeSchool.com Retired Computer Technician - Jersey TM © Copyright 1981 - 2007, ShoeSchool. All Rights Reserved. Digitoe ® ShoeSchool. All Rights Reserved. Digitoe © Copyright 1981 - 2007, ShoeSchool.com Email: Contact Us from our Website Research Team - Brazil Established in 1981, Tenderfoot Shoe School remains dedicated to the preservation, sharing and furthering of the knowledge and skills, COURSE OUTLINE OF related to the Ancient Art of Designing Hand Crafted . TOPICS

Ancient Techniques and Modern Technology are mutually beneficial, when properly applied and balanced. The Foot:

Who is the Workshop for? The basic relationship of the foot to the rest of the body. How the foot works with an emphasis on how the Executives from non shoemak- foot relates to the shoe. ing backgrounds who need a basic understanding of footwear design The Shoe Last: and construction techniques.

The solid form that a shoe is molded Sales, Design and Quality on is called a “Shoe Last”. The most Control Staff who could utilize important aspect of proper fitting practical skills and knowledge. footwear is the design, volume and Selecting Materials: Pattern Design Directly on the shape of the shoe last. Shoe Last. Retail and Distribution Each component is examined and Staff who need a basic understand- Measuring & Fitting: analyzed, for proper application in ing of the process and technology of regard to the function and style of the shoemaking. The first step to understanding the shoes being created. (upper & lining leather, insoles & outsoles, heel relationship of the foot and shoe. counters, toe boxes, etc.) Newcomers to the Footwear who need a Pattern Design & Grading: Insoles and Support: quick overview of the processes involved in shoemaking. A pattern shell for each last must be fit and graded to insure proper fit and One of the most important parts of a shoe is the bottom. This is the area of Students of Fashion Retail function of the finished shoe. Style lines are applied to the pattern shell the foot that supports the entire & Design requiring a foundation to create individual designs. weight and movement of the body. of footwear construction and manu- facturing techniques. Cutting Dies: Hand Tools & Machines:

Anyone interested in gaining Steel Rule Cutting Dies are an An opportunity to gain first hand first hand experience in designing essential element in the mass experience working with traditional Cement Construction and Adhesives and handcrafting a pair of shoes from production process. They are an hand tools and machinery used to are best understood with experience. start to finish. exact copy of the pattern drawing. make footwear. COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS REQUIREMENTS OF PARTICIPANTS “ I have a new appreciation of the complexity of footwear and in particular- custom shoes” Susan, Chicago Previous Experience and Skills

“Excellent course layout and execution” No prior experience of any kind is required to participate in the Ed, San Diego “Introduction to Shoemaking” workshop.

“The atmosphere was positive and easy going, which makes Each individual will come to the workshop with various skill levels a good environment for learning...” of design and handcrafting in many mediums such as fibers, Gigi, Washington , metal, leather, etc.

During the workshop session we will have ample opportunity to “Excellent course, I learned a lot of useful information for my share and exchange the ideas, special skills and experience that job” each student brings with them. Tracy, Maryland

“ I gained more than a fundamental understanding of shoe making...key factors on fit and the foot, too!” Elaine, Maine Positive Attitude

The purpose of the “Introduction Programs” is to give an overview of the entire process of Designing and Handcrafting Footwear, ACCOMMODATIONS employing Old World Craftsmanship and Modern Technology. Port Townsend, a Victorian seaport, The most important requirement is a positive attitude. It is also is a popular tourist destination important to remember that the workshop is a very limited time to with many excellent restaurants and inns. develop all the skills required to make perfectly crafted footwear. It takes years of practice to Master the . We will make arrangements as an “accommodation package” The shoes you make during the “Introduction to Shoemaking” to ensure your visit will be a memorable one. workshop will be made to fit your own feet. The shoe in the “Introduction to the Business of Shoemaking” Port Townsend is approximately 2 hours from Seattle, depending on the Ferry Schedule and the time of year. Check with us for details and travel plans. workshop is just a sample and is not made to fit your foot.

Day 5 Day 4 Day 3 Day 2 Day 1 5 Day Hands-On Workshop “INTRODUCTION TO SHOEMAKING” Arrival in Port Townsend the ...... 6:00 PM - Reception Dinner and Evening Program NIGHT BEFORE :0Pack It Up.... 5:00 Workshop Opens 8:30 6:30 Workshop Closes 4:00 Workshop Re-opens 1:30 Workshop Opens 8:30 6:30 Workshop Re-opens 1:30 Workshop Opens 8:30 Workshop Re-opens 1:30 Workshop Opens 8:30 6:30 Workshop Re-opens 1:30 ... “Orientation” Meet at Manresa Castle 8:45 8:30 6:30 ... Tools & Materials ... Cutting / Steel Rule Dies ... Finishing the Shoe ... Bottom Work Dinner ... Machine Demonstrations ... Make Shoes Lunch ... Work ... Make Shoes ... Hand Lasting Dinner ... Work ... Make Shoes Lunch ... Work ... Assembly & Stitching Techniques ... Shoe Components ... Pattern Making ... Designing on the Last Dinner ...The Foot & The Shoe Last ... Bag Design Lunch Dinner ... Work Lunch the workshop begins.

Workshop Closes Day 3 You Arrive at ShoeSchool for Workshop Day 2 Before the Workshop Begins Day 1 Day 1 and 2 to your particular project. business plan. We will discuss and apply the technical data from Questions and Answers applying the information to your own modern Shoe and Marketing Business in the 21st Century. management strategies and the financial planning required for operating a New business models are being created every day. Explore essential so the student can see every step of operations first hand. We will make a complete shoe from original sketch to the finished unit... Shoe Last, and the Finished Shoe. custom footwear. Understanding the basic relationship of Foot to Overview of Manual Operations for each step and process in creating project, and maximize your learning experience. pared with the right information and demonstrations to focus on your materials that you may wish to submit. When arrive we will be pre- here at the workshop, reviewing your documents, samples, or other sations with you, and devote at least one day in preparation for your time As part of our preparation process we will need to have telephone conver- to set up and operate your business. footwear you are intending to make, as well an outline of how plan We would like to have samples, photos, sketches or prototypes of the 3 weeks in advance. subject matter that you would like to cover during the workshop, preferably To qualify for this program we ask that you submit a detailed plan of the Arrival in Port Townsend the “Introduction to the Business of Shoemaking” Weekend “Crash Course” Daily Schedule 6:00 ....Workshop Closes 1:30 ....Workshop Resumes 12:00 ....Lunch 8:30 ....Workshop Opens 3 Day Consulting Workshop NIGHT BEFORE the workshop begins.