2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space

4.6 195 reviews

Learn the fundamentals of shoemaking as you create a custom pair of mules. Adapt a standard pattern to your design, cut materials, shape the uppers, and attach the soles. This beginner-friendly experience includes all necessary tools and supplies. Please provide your shoe size in advance.

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87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY
14 hours over 2 sessions

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Wed. Dec 2nd, 9:30am–4:30pm ET

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A fantastic experience! Bonnie- my teacher- was very thorough and helful. I can’t wait to take another class there. I highly recommend.

Carson F.

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Description

In this 2-day course you make a pair of mules, adapting a standard mule pattern to your own design, then lasting and soling them. Mules are an easy style for learning the basics of shoemaking. All tools and supplies are included; send your shoe size ahead of time.

In this 2-day course, you will learn the basics of shoemaking, but only making half of it (the front half!) in a form of Mules- You will modify a Standard Mule pattern to your design, trace and cut material, last the upper, insert toe puffs, prep the outsoles, and sole the mules.

An easy style to start!

PLEASE SEND YOUR SHOE SIZE ahead of time.

All tools and supplies are included in the course.

If you prefer a high-heeled mule, please take a 3-day stiletto course, or book a private class. They cannot be finished in a one-long-day course.

Refund Policy

All classes and workshops are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Class Make-up Policy

For multiple-day classes, if you have to miss a day, you are responsible for getting the information that will catch you up on missed information during the class hours. Any additional time you will need to finish the project due to your absence shall be signed-up as a studio-hour session at a $150/day rate.

We take your safety seriously. With COVID-19, circumstances may change quickly, at the last minute. Please communicate with us, if you are traveling from afar. We expect that you will be healthy, and that if you feel sick slightly, you will let us know and we will postpone the course. We will have hand sanitizers, surface wipes, we will wash hands frequently, and each student will have their own tool box to use during the course. Any shared equipment will be cleaned in between use.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Brooklyn Shoe Space (195)

(4.6-star rating across 195 reviews)

This class: 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews

2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Carson F. • September 16, 2018

A fantastic experience! Bonnie- my teacher- was very thorough and helful. I can’t wait to take another class there. I highly recommend.
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Caitlin P. • April 16, 2018

This class was a ton of fun & packs a lot in for one day. Lots of choices for materials which are included in the cost of the class - although everyone in class was working from the same pattern, the finished shoes were all unique. The instructor Bonnie was wonderful at explaining the process & very helpful when anyone got stuck. Brooklyn Shoe Space is really cool, with regular members coming in to work while the class was going on - you could tell what a wonderful collaborative space it is, with everyone around enthusiastic about the work and sharing ideas & tips with each other. I have a feeling this won't be my last pair of shoes or my last visit to the space. This is a FULL day of work (and our class ran late as our instructor ensured that everyone left with a finished project) so come prepared for a marathon of making!
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Tianmeng X. • December 11, 2017
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Anonymous • June 19, 2017

My instructor Bonnie was the best. I showed up rather early so we chatted while she set up the class. It was very informative and she really helped us make some great shoes, rather than letting my sloppy work slide. It ended up taking us longer than the allotted time but she stayed and I'm glad she did. My shoes turned out beautifully and they look professionally made. I wore them out and they're comfortable too. I hope to take more classes soon!
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Ioana F. • June 18, 2017

Very fun and super informative -- Bonnie was amazing! I made my first pair of shoes ^^ It's a full day class so expect to be on the tired side by the end of it.
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Nicole B G. • April 17, 2017

Loved the class. Got a lot more than I expected. She even stayed a bit extra to help us out with small things like personalizing our shoe soles to have our initials on them. Super friendly. Really patient. Great space. Had everything we needed. Very fast pace. I have taken a few similar courses but have never gotten so much done in such little time. Love my shoes.
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Carmen L. • April 16, 2017
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Lavera B. • March 14, 2017

I was so excited taking this class. I learned so much and I love my shoes. I would definitely recommend the class.
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

Ashli R. • October 9, 2016
2-day Slides & Mule Making Workshop

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