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We Offer Mentorship & Branding with your Course

  • Working with local manufacturers

  • Guidance on Suppliers and Crafters

  • Mentorship post Course

  • Join our Online Community

  • Lifetime Access to Exclusive Alumni Page

  • Watch our Lives and Videos for Networking

Learn how to build a successful brand with strategic business planning, brand assessment, and a solid business plan. Master the essentials of pricing your products and labor for profitability, and develop a startup plan for your business and workshop. What it takes to stand out in a competitive market.

Unlimited access

  • We offer unlimited access to our Online course

  • Re-watch the same tutorial as many times as you want. allowing for 100% understanding of the work material.

  • Gain access to our online portal when opting for the all-in-one campus course.

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Boot Making

Create the New You

Make a Fisherman Sandal
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Our Students Thoughts

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.

Cape Town

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.

Africa

Completed our 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

Bloemfontein

Completed Our Campus Shoe Design Course

Shoe Design & Shoemaking Master Course

The courses are designed for beginners and experienced individuals; you don't need any experience; just come in and learn!

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Need more Info

Get in-depth information about our courses, download our 2025 brochure here

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

  • Johannesburg 

  • Cape Town

  • Durban

Meet Your Lecturer
Athena 

Hi there! I’m Athena, and at Style Architects, I’m passionate about cultivating talent in the design world. With 16 years of experience, I offer classes that are both educational and empowering. I also manage factories and provide brand coaching, giving students a comprehensive perspective on the industry. My goal is to inspire every student to embrace their creativity and equip them with the skills necessary for success. I believe anyone can Draw and be Creative when you have the skill.

Athena Louca Head designer

You Learn Design

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Pattern Making Design & Sketch

  • Master the art of precision pattern making, sketching, and design the Italian way.

  • 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.

Get in Touch

We love hearing from you! Whether you have a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hello, we're here to chat. Our team is ready to assist you in any way we can. Don't hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is important to us!

+27 72 595 1661

create@stylearchitects.co.za

500 Office D8, Pinelands Business Park, Ardeer Rd, Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

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Shoe
Master Course

Learn the art of Design and the

Art of making a Shoe 

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New 

Skill

Make Shoes 

Make 3 PAIRs of Shoe 

Explore our diverse collection, from timeless classics to stitch-down construction. In this course, you'll craft three unique pairs of shoesin our Shoe Making Workshops .

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.

Shoe Making
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