Women’s shoe pattern making and prototyping course
Pumps, sandals, lace-ups, ankle boots and boots
A total of 5 weeks completely dedicated to the world of women’s footwear, during which the Arsutoria methodology for technical design and the making of patterns from stylistic design will allow you to learn and master the techniques needed to develop the most important women’s shoe models
Starts in
January, April, August
Program length
5 weeks
Tuition fees
4.500€ - VAT Exempt
Language
English and Italian
Location
Onsite or Online
The women’s shoe is architecture and perfection
The quality of these products lies in the harmony of the different parts that are combined to give life to unique objects. Destined to increase the sensuality of women, they have always been at the centre of the debate on comfort.
Salvatore Ferragamo taught us that it is possible to construct a dream shoe without torturing the feet of women.
Target students
This program is particularly beneficial to:
- anyone with a background in the design field to join this path to expand his/her knowledge and become a better designer by knowing how correct shoe patterns are made
- product developers who will be able to better tackle the problems and the limitations they have to face during their day-to-day work
- newcomers interested in the world of technical shoe pattern making
Professional opportunities
This intensive study program lays the groundwork to tackle the following professional careers:
- Shoe pattern maker
- Shoe prototyper
- 2D CAD pattern maker
The women pattern making and prototyping program in brief:
The course begins with lasts, the analysis of proportions, and the knowledge of proportional measurements: the last is the first and most important component of a shoe. From the flattening of the last, the base shell is created to prepare the model, and finally the different pieces/patterns with all the technical details useful and necessary for prototyping.
Pattern making is the interpretation of creativity through geometry. The sensibility of the pattern maker, which remains fundamental in giving every line the right place in the project, must be accompanied by an efficient and precise technique.
If you are a classroom participant at our headquarters in Milan, various hours will be dedicated to hands-on practice in the sample room where models will be cut in various materials (microfibre, fabrics, and leather), prepared, and stitched to create upper prototypes.
Can't travel TO ITALY?
Attend this course remotely
Program length
5 weeks
Tuition Fees
3.750 € - VAT Exempt
Attendable online, without the prototyping activities, via pre-recorded lessons, with weekly reviews with the instructor.
