Shoe courses
- Accessories one year diploma68 WKS
- Shoe one year diploma38 WKS
- Shoe Technical Path15 WKS
- Shoe Design Path15 WKS
- Shoe sketching4 WKS
- Shoe lasts and soles 3D design engineering5 WKS
- Shoe making4 WKS
- Professional development on footwear manufacturing - Boston, MA1 WK
- Professional development on performance footwear - Portland, OR1WK
Bag courses
- Bag one year diploma38 WKS
- Accessories one year diploma68 WKS
- Bag technical path15 WKS
- Bag design path: bag sketching, collection design, 3D bag design15 WKS
- Bag sketching4 WKS
- Bags and hardware 3D design engineering5 WKS
- Bag making4 WKS
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Shoe courses
- Accessories one year diploma
- Shoe one year diploma
- Shoe Technical Path
- Shoe Design Path
- Shoe sketching
- Shoe lasts and soles 3D design engineering
- Shoe making
- Professional development on footwear manufacturing - Boston, MA
- Professional development on performance footwear - Portland, OR
Bag courses
- Bag one year diploma
- Accessories one year diploma
- Bag technical path
- Bag design path: bag sketching, collection design, 3D bag design
- Bag sketching
- Bags and hardware 3D design engineering
- Bag making
Online courses
Contact us

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DESIGNING 3D LASTS. THE NEW ARSUTORIA COURSE IN COLLABORATION WITH NEWLAST

Article from the “Making of School” Special in Arsutoria Magazine, Issue 507 – June 2026

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Three PUMA Professionals, One Technical Foundation at Arsutoria

How can technical education support professionals as they grow into strategic, managerial and product leadership roles? We spoke with Indy, Luke and Khelrin to find out.

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INFINITE SHOE by Arsutoria School: Golden Goose, Brustia Alfameccanica, and Puntozero3D are the project partners

There are high expectations surrounding this project. It is undoubtedly a highly relevant initiative, but also a pioneering one. The results could represent an important step forward toward the implementation of circularity practices in the footwear industry.

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Four degrees for a Bespoke Shoe: the third generation of Cesare Baroli 1947

Article from the “Making of School” Special in Arsutoria Magazine, Issue 507 – June 2026

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The first edition of the 3D Last and Sole Engineering course was a great success

Article from the “Making of School” Special in Arsutoria Magazine, Issue 507 – June 2026

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Arsutoria Towards 100 Years. Matteo Pasca: “We will create a technical training supply chain for fashion”

Today, April 15, on Made in Italy Day, we celebrate 99 years. A moment that marks a new phase, with a new location in Fall 2026 and a synergy with Istituto Secoli. In the interview, Director Matteo Pasca reflects on nearly a century of impact and the next step: building a technical education supply chain for fashion.

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A New Location For The Future Of Education

From the January 2026 edition of Making of School – Arsutoria School and Istituto Secoli announce a new campus in Milan’s Certosa District, opening in the second half of 2026

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Artificial Intelligence In The Design Course: Tools, Method, Andstudent Experience

From the January Edition of Making of School – In the world of footwear and bag design, artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly natural part of creative processes, but its role is not to replace the designer.

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Footwear Innovation Day 2025, Arsutoria School on the front row

From the January 2026 edition of Making of School – A conversation with Alberto Franco, Chief Technology Officer at design&develop, to understand the signals coming today from innovation in the footwear industry.

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Successful Conclusion Of The Hugo BossX Arsutoria School Project

From the January Edition of Making of School – The brand has confirmed its trust in the effectiveness of Arsutoria School’s industry-driven training by offering an internship opportunity to one of its graduates.

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How to Create a Trend-Setting Shoe and Bag Collection

The Foundation for Creating a Shoe and Bag Brand and Developing a Fashion Collection

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Nicole Papas studied Footwear Design at Arsutoria School

Learning online, growing in design: the story of Nikki Papas

With a background in Fashion and Industrial Design, Nikki Papas discovered in footwear the perfect mix of creativity and functionality. After completing Arsutoria School’s Online Shoe Design course, she refined her skills in collection development and digital rendering, paving the way for her current role as Assistant Footwear Designer at Faryl Robin Footwear

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The Essential Vocabulary of Bag Construction and Anatomy

Understanding a handbag means knowing its anatomy and construction. Discover key components, techniques and reinforcements that define quality and durability.

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DECATHLON + ARSUTORIA: 3D DESIGN AT ITS BEST

News published in Arsutoria 500’s Making of School

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Interview with Victoria Downey, Shoe Designer at Faryl Robin

By joining Arsutoria School’s online Shoe Design course, she gained new perspectives on collection development, merchandising, and design.

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Introducing SBP – A Luxury Handbag Label by Arsutoria Alumna Purti Shah

Arsutoria alumna Purti Shah turned her passion for handbags into SBP, a luxury label that fuses Indian heritage textiles like Banarasi brocade and velvet with contemporary design. In this interview, she shares how her training at Arsutoria shaped her vision, the role of artisans in her brand, and her plans to expand into versatile, everyday styles while staying true to craftsmanship and tradition.

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At MICAM, they discuss footwear education and job opportunities.

Youth Employment and Training Discussed at MICAM 100

On September 9th, MICAM hosted the third edition of The Human Factor, focusing on training, talent, and tradition in the footwear industry. Industry leaders and Arsutoria School experts discussed the future of Italian craftsmanship, education, and innovation, highlighting international initiatives like the collaboration with Indonesia Fashion Week, the Formae Futurae design competition, and scholarships for young designers. This event reinforced MICAM and Arsutoria School as global hubs for footwear education and the promotion of Made in Italy excellence.

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Student presenting a mood board of shoe design trends at Arsutoria School, including indigo, leather, leopard, and waves inspirations

A Conversation with Dylan van Zyl: Footwear Designer at Bata

Dylan van Zyl, Shoe Design Manager at Bata, shares insights from nearly 20 years in footwear and his recent experience at Arsutoria School’s Shoe Collection Development course in Milan. Supported by a SAFLEC scholarship, Dylan reflects on balancing creativity with market demands, the importance of trend translation, and how the program enriched his design process.

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Student of Arsutoria School making a bag in the internal laboratory of Arsutoria

How a Production Lead Grew with Arsutoria’s Bag Course

Meet Tasha Radzi-Stewart, a production lead with a Fashion Design degree and practical experience, enhanced her skills in pattern making and bag prototyping through Arsutoria School’s 15-week course. She gained hands-on experience with professional tools and advanced her understanding of the full production process, from design to manufacturing.

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Story Case: AI Tools for Footwear Designers and How to Make the Most of Them

AI is changing the way footwear designers work—speeding up the creative process and making it more visual. In this article, we follow Gabriel, a student from Arsutoria’s Shoe One-Year Diploma, as he uses AI tools to turn his sketches into realistic renders, videos, and social-ready content. A look at how traditional skills and new technologies come together in today’s design education.

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