Kira Goodey Shoe Making Class at Brooklyn Shoe Space, New York

Join bespoke shoemaker Kira Goodey in this 6-day intensive workshop to create your very own pair of thigh-high boots.

You will be provided with all the materials to build your shoes - including an assortment of exciting leathers to choose from. Choose between high-heeled stiletto or chunky heel and platform. You can also choose whether you would like to make a zip up or lace up pair. You can also add other simple design element - such as a toe or heel cap. You will be guided through every step of the process from cutting the pattern to attaching the sole and you will literally walk away with a pair of shoes you designed and made by hand yourself.

Please note: if you choose platforms it may be necessary to to come in for a 7th and final day or to stay a few hours late on one or more days to complete your shoes.

DATES: 1st - 6th May 2024

TIMES: 10am - 5pm

LOCATION: Brooklyn Shoe Space, 87 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

DAY 1: Design & Pattern cutting

DAY 2: Mock up & Pattern adjustment

DAY 3: Cutting leather, skiving and folding

DAY 4: Stitching upper and lasting

DAY 5: Finish lasting and preparing the platforms

DAY 6: Making sole and finishing

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

For over a decade, Kira Goodey has built an international reputation for creating towering footwear. Her bespoke shoes have elevated many international style icons and celebrities such as Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner. An apprentice of celebrated fetish shoemaker and graduate from London’s Royal College of Arts she has also worked as a designer for some of the biggest names in luxury fashion and footwear.

With a practice built on a foundation of a love of craft, Kira also loves teaching the next generation of designers how to hand make shoes at the Fashion Insitute of Technology and in private workshops.