Footwear short courses
Our range of footwear short courses are aimed at providing you with the technical skills and creative knowledge you need for a successful career in this specialist craft.
Taking place at UAL's world-renowned London College of Fashion, courses are available in a range of formats, from one-week intensives to those spanning several weeks. They are suitable for every level, all designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and get to the next level.
Our courses can include:
- Access to UAL's state-of-the-art studio spaces and footwear making facilities
- Guidance on how to use specialist footwear machines
- Coverage of technical skills such as pattern cutting and shoe design
- Set lessons and assignments
- A strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
- Friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
Featured short courses
Footwear Summer School Short Course
£3080
Discover the art of shoemaking. An in-depth course covering pattern cutting, leather stitching and hand cutting. Use industrial machines and master components to develop essential footwear skills and create your own shoes.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 13 July 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Footwear Pattern Cutting Short Course
£660
Begin your footwear career. Learn practical pattern cutting skills. Perfect for those taking their first steps into the industry.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 30 March 2026 to 2 April 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Thursday
Shoe Design For Beginners Short Course
£740
Learn fundamental shoe design techniques and explore footwear's role in fashion. Create a mini design project illustrating the interactive nature of shoe design. Understand how shoes reflect trends and influences.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 8 November 2025 to 6 December 2025
- Schedule - Saturdays
The Complete Footwear Short Course
£4950
This comprehensive shoe making course is taught through various practical exercises which takes you through the design and making processes of footwear.
- Level - All levels welcome
- Dates - 18 January 2026 to 5 July 2026
- Schedule - Sundays (No class on 29 March, 5, 12 April, 3 & 24 May)
Starting Your Own Footwear or Accessories Label Short Course
£620
Overview of starting a new footwear or accessories business. Practical advice on planning and preparation.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 7 April 2026 to 10 April 2026
- Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
Footwear Design Short Course
£770
Design your dream shoes. Concise footwear design course, guided by experts. Learn all stages of design, from concept to style. Create your unique footwear.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 17 January 2026 to 14 February 2026
- Schedule - Saturdays
Shoe Making Sneakers Short Course
£980
Design and make a pair of casual sneakers. Create your own designs and draw onto the last a men's or women's casual sneaker.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 13 January 2026 to 18 March 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays and Wednesdays
The Shoe Making Technique of Hand Welting Short Course
£1130
Learn traditional hand welting shoemaking in this 2-day practical course at London College of Fashion. Gain knowledge to incorporate this heritage technique into your own shoe designs. Develop valuable shoemaking skills.
- Level - All levels welcome
- Dates - 22 November 2025 to 23 November 2025
- Schedule - Saturday and Sunday