Top 10 Best Shoe Making classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Learn how to make your own unique pair of shoes in our One-Day Shoe Making workshop! These classes offer an unique experience to create your own pair of stunning bespoke shoes in our signature style, by up-cycling vintage Japanese kimono fabrics. No previous experience required as you will be expertly guided through each stage by designer Hetty! You can choose from 4 different shoe styles to make which include a slingback, a flat ballet, heeled sandal and a mule, you will decide before the session and choose the fabric for your unique shoes. The course is based in Maidstone, Kent running from 10am-5pm, tea and coffee provided. People can go on to make more shoes with their new basic shoe making knowledge. Hetty can provide supplier information so you can practice making your own shoes at home with the correct components, tools and materials.

Join us for our brand new class where you can make a pair of sweet little baby shoes suitable for a new baby (sizes are for newborn or crawling/6 months). It is the perfect gift for a new mum or if you want to make something for a special new baby in the family. Students will learn how to use patterns to cut the shoes in their chosen fabric, we'll use a buttery soft leather lining and sole and you will be shown how to sew the pieces together to make the sweetest little pair of baby shoes in our signature vintage kimono fabric prints. It is a fun morning and you'll take your little creations home in a special hand stamped logo box. If it is a present we have gift vouchers - just add a note when paying for your order or contact Hetty. If you would like to commission this class as a private workshop, please contact Hetty for more details.

This is the ultimate exclusive experience to learn with Hetty to make your very own pair of shoes at her studio or your home if preferred. This day-session is the perfect way to find out the basic shoe making methods in a relaxed & private atmosphere on a date that suits you. It is a wonderful gift idea for someone really special or a bride looking to have a extraordinary experience. The day usually spans from 10am-5pm. Hetty can also accommodate an extra person if you wanted to come as a pair, price £725. You can have the workshop at Hetty's studio in Kent or she can travel to you (within M25/Kent). Get in touch if you want to check if a home visit is more convenient for you and we can arrange this.

This is a wonderful gift idea for a really special bride looking to have a extraordinary experience. You will have one-on-one time with expert shoe designer and maker, Hetty, to create your dream wedding shoes - made by you! There is no experience required as you will be expertly guided by Hetty. We will video call before the course to go through all the details, shoe style, heel height, fabrics and colours. You will also send your foot measurements prior to the course. The course will be held at Hetty's shoe studio in Maidstone, Kent. The day usually spans from 10am-5pm. This is the ultimate exclusive experience to learn with Hetty to make your very own pair of shoes at her studio. This day-session is the perfect way to find out the basic shoe making methods in a relaxed & private atmosphere on a date that suits you. You will also create your very own pair of shoes for your special day.

Join me on in my Bristol studio for a day of making and craft yourself your own pair of bespoke leather sneakers. This is a fun yet challenging day of learning new skills. The class size is limited to a maximum of 4 people to ensure you get plenty of one to one attention! You will first cut out the leather uppers from a pattern before making stitching holes and lacing holes with specialist leather tools which are provided. You will then have the option to sew on additional details and fix metal eyelets on the lacing holes. Finally, you will hand sew the leather uppers to the rubber soles. Build yourself a pair of new sneakers! This workshop requires a degree of strength in the hands and may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility or strength in their hands (cutting/sewing leather can be hard work!). You will learn - How to cut out leather from a pattern How to punch holes in leather How to use a variety of leatherwork tools How to hand stitch leather How to fix metal eyelets How to sew the leather upper to the rubber sole