Next Course Starts In May
Make Shoes +Bags
Make Shoe + Bags
Explore our diverse collection, from timeless classics to stitch-down construction. In this course, you'll craft three unique pairs of shoes plus 2 bags.
Sewing Machines
You’ll master the basics of industrial sewing machines, explore different types, and learn which ones are essential—and which you can skip.
Textile and Leather
Unlock the secrets of premium leathers, from selection to application.
OUR LIVE TESTIMONIALS
Completed our Shoe Design Course
I had an amazing experience. My teacher was always patient, always willing to guide us, make time for our questions and taught in a way that was always clear, while making the lesson as easy to understand as possible. Would recommend the school to anyone looking to kickstart a career or just to entertain their interests in footwear design.
Completed our Shoe Design Course
Thank you Athena and Sheena . You 2 are amazing . I learnt to make a pair from absolutely nothing and with minimal equipment . Leaving the course with shoes that you can actually wear . I cannot wait to do the handbag practicals .
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Completed Our Campus Shoe Design Course
When I started this course, I had no knowledge of shoe/bag design and making. This was a very good experience. I was intimidated at first but with patience and guidance I got the hang of it. Athena is very hands on and understanding but also gives space for individual expression. A 5/5 experience
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500 Office D8, Pinelands Business Park, Ardeer Rd, Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
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FAQs
Where are we Based
Our headquarters are situated in Randburg
, Johannesburg, South Africa. However, we operate multiple workshops across the country, giving you the flexibility to select your preferred location.
Are there Payment plans
Certainly, we provide the option of payment plans spanning either 3 or 6 months, exclusively available for our courses and not applicable to our workshops
Does the Course Include a Workshop
Our shoe design program comprises a 4-day workshop, and similarly, our handbag workshop offers the same. Additionally, our all-in-one package, where you can master both shoes and bags, includes 2 workshops. You have the flexibility to choose the weeks that best fit your schedule.
Do you Receive a Certificate
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of Completion
Want to Host a Workshops
Depending on your location and your ability to host workshops with a specified number of students, you have the opportunity to receive your workshop for free.
Our Workshop Locations
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Johannesburg
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Cape Town
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Durban
You Learn Design
Pattern Making Design & Sketch
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Master the art of precision pattern making, sketching, and design the Italian way.
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Learn how to design shoe and bags
Collection Development
Create striking, market-ready collections with a strong creative and profitable brand. Keeping the brand classic but showing you how to keep it on trend .
Textile and Leather
Unlock the secrets of premium leathers, from selection to application.
Because we value our students, we’ve added even more to enhance your learning experience.
The syllabus that we teach is the same across all our courses - you can choose if you would like to study online, full or part time. The course is structured for the beginner and gradually becomes more advanced but still very simple
Mentorship & networking
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Working with local manufacturers
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Guidance on Suppliers and Crafters
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Mentorship post Course
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Join our Online Community
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Lifetime Access to Exclusive Alumni Page
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Watch our Lives and Videos for Networking
Unlimited Access
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We offer unlimited access to our Online course
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Re-watch the same tutorial as many times as you want. allowing for 100% understanding of the work material.
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Gain access to our online portal when opting for the all-in-one campus course.