Yes, it's that time again and what a packed schedule we've got lined up! We hope that you can join us for a talk, workshop or visit to the School.
WEDNESDAY 8 MAY
CORDWAINING LIVE!
THURSDAY 9 MAY
STEPPING INTO THE UNKNOWN - A TALK WITH JAMES KEARNS
This is a rare opportunity to hear from James Kearns, one of the pioneers of avant-garde fashion in the UK. James ells how he was caught up in the avant- garde movement, what brought him from Devon to London and how his inventive techniques and treatments have translated into some of the most coveted , limited edition footwear of the 21st century.
Kearns is a self-taught artisan melding tradition and innovation, working with high quality, hard-to-source leathers and "mistreating" to create short production runs of truly unique sneakers and boots.
Event: Talk
Time: 10 - 12 noon (2 hours)
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
Fee: £10
Book here
INTRODUCTION TO GLOVE MAKING WITH RIINA O'
Join luxury glove maker Riina O to make a two-fingered, soft leather archery-inspired glove.
During the workshop you will
- Be introduced to the luxurious exclusivity of bespoke and made to measure gloves
- Be introduced to glove making
- Measure your hand size
- Draw and cut the pattern from leather
- Hand stitch the gussets and sides of one two-fingered glove
This is the perfect introduction to this traditional hand-stitch craft which dates back to the middle ages. Only a few skilled professionals around the world, like Riina, continue to make gloves by hand in this way.
Time: 2 - 6pm (4 hours)
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
Fee: £89
Capacity: 5 people
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SHOE SHINE & MOON SHINE
Give your favourite leather shoes a professional service over a glass of whiskey, fizz or a virgin cocktail!
During the workshop you'll learn some top shoecare tips including:
- About different types of leather
- How to clean your leather shoes
- How to nourish them
- Some quick fixes and the best products and materials to use
- How to polish them
- How to create glacage or a military shine
Time: 7 - 9pm (2 hours)
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
Fee: £35
Capacity: 7 people
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FRIDAY 10 MAY
CORDWAINERS IN CONVERSATION
Bespoke London cordwainers our very own James Ducker, Dominic Casey, Felix Jouanneau, James Kearns and Sebastian Tarek shoot the shoe breeze with author, writer and founder of PermanentStyle.com, Simon Crompton.
Event: Online discussion and film
Time: 1pm Live stream at carreducker on Instagram; Film release date Thursday 17 May 2019
Film sponsored by
Filmed at the Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios, 7 Shepherdess Place, London N1 7LJ
NEW CORDWAINERS EXHIBITION
Private view: come visit our Shoe & Leather School on the Shoreditch, Hoxton, Islington borders and see the work of our students in the "New Cordwainers" exhibition; take a tour of the workshop; and find out more about the experiences, courses, classes and workshops that we offer.
Event: Exhibition
Time: 6 - 8pm
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
FREE but space is limited, so please contact us to put your name on the guest list for the evening
Capacity: 50 people
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SATURDAY 11 MAY
SHOE & LEATHER SCHOOL OPEN DAY
Come visit our Shoe & Leather School on the Shoreditch, Hoxton, Islington borders and see the work of our students in the "New Cordwainers" exhibition; take a tour of the workshop; and find out more about the experiences, courses, classes and workshops that we offer.
Event: Exhibition, Open Studio
Time: 11am - 6pm
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
FREE
RISE & SHINE SHOE SHINE
- About different types of leather
- How to clean your leather shoes
- How to nourish them
- Some quick fixes and the best products and materials to use
- How to polish them
- How to create glacage or a military shine
Time: 11.15am - 1.15pm (2 hours)
Venue: Yodomo Room, Room 6, The Bargehouse (The Future of Craft)
Barge House Street, London SE1 9PH
Fee: £43.23+
Capacity: 10 people
Book here
CORDWAINING LIVE AT PURDEY'S
We'll be shoe making live on the shop floor at Purdeys; come by to capture us in action and please pop in to ask any shoe-related questions you may have.
Event: Demonstration
Time: 3 - 5pm
Venue: James Purdey & Sons, Audley House, 58 South Audley Street, London W1K 2ED
FREE
SUNDAY 12 MAY
INTRODUCTION TO GLOVE MAKING WITH RIINA O'
Join luxury glove maker Riina O to make a two-fingered, soft leather archery-inspired glove.
During the workshop you will:
- Be introduced to the luxurious exclusivity of bespoke and made to measure gloves
- Be introduced to glove making
- Measure your hand size
- Draw and cut the pattern from leather
- Hand stitch the gussets and sides of one two-fingered glove
Event: Workshop
Time: 2 - 6pm (4 hours)
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
Fee: £89
Capacity: 5 people
Click here to book
INTRODUCTION TO LEATHER WORK - BESPOKE DOG COLLAR
Join craftsman Frances Pinnock, to create a beautiful, saddle-stitched collar for your BFF (best furry friend)!
The collars are made in beautiful natural veg. tanned Italian leather with a brass roller buckle, leather keeper and brass D-ring for the name tag. You'll have the chance to personalise your collar by stamping it with your dog's initials or name or by creating a brogue punch hole pattern. During the workshop you will:
- Learn how to finish and decorate the edges
- Mark and stitch the buckle, leather keeper and D-ring in place
- Mark and punch the holes for the buckle
Times: 10 -1pm; 2 - 5pm; 6 - 9pm (3 hours)
Venue: Carreducker Shoe & Leather School, 50 Chocolate Studios,
7 Shepherdess Place, London N1
Fee: £45 - please note attendees must wear trousers
Capacity: 6 people per session
Click here to book
That's all from us for this week. We hope that some of you will be able to come to one of our events and activities and please do share the link with friends and colleagues. Until next week, happy shoemaking!
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