Opened since 1989
Historical Shoemaking Courses
Welcome to Vintage.
Welted and Turnshoe Basic Course with one to one tuition.
Please write or telephone for dates and details – or download the booking form.
Please note that these courses are primarily for re-enactors and self-sufficiency students. I do not offer modern classical shoemaking.
Years of work
Our Courses
Basic welted shoemaking five day course.
One to one tuition.
This course will guide the beginner through basic stitching, closing, lasting, inseaming, sewing soles and pegging heels. Cost £1020.00 which includes all materials and use of my tools and lasts.
Make a pair of basic welted Blücher Boots or Derby Shoes.
A five day course.
This course will guide the beginner through basic stitching, closing, lasting, inseaming, sewing soles and pegging heels. Cost £1020.00 which includes all materials and use of my tools and lasts.
Basic Mediaeval Turnshoes – three day course.
One to one tuition.
This course will guide the beginner through basic stitching, closing, lasting, inseaming and turning inside out the completed shoes. Cost £720.00 which includes all materials and use of my tools and lasts.
Please phone or write for more details. When writing do remember your name, address and telephone number and let me know which dates you are interested in.
Note that these courses are primarily for reenactors. I do not offer modern classical shoemaking courses