Crafting Sustainable Sandals: Recycled Leather Workshop

What you'll learn

Learn to transform your wardrobe sustainably with our textiles and fashion short courses in Sydney!

Are you ready to combine your love of craft with your passion for sustainability? This workshop provides an opportunity to learn and engage in sustainable practices, by using reclaimed leather to create a unique pair of sandals.

In this workshop, you will hone in your creativity and resourcefulness by exploring innovative techniques for upcycling materials. This is an exciting and rewarding process for those interested in eco-friendly fashion and quality craft-making. Engaging in hands-on activities also promotes mindfulness, offering a therapeutic outlet for self-expression. Join this workshop to acquire practical skills in the realm of shoemaking, as well as contributing to more sustainable fashion practices!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Sustainable Sandal-Making course, you should be able to:

• Craft stylish sandals using reclaimed leather
• Implement techniques for upcycling materials creatively
• Understand the fundamentals of sandal design and construction
• Apply environmentally conscious practices in your crafting endeavours

After finishing this course, you might like to enrol in our Millinery (Hat-Making) Course for Beginners.

Course content

What will be covered in this Sustainable Sandal-Making course?

Leather Selection and Preparation

• Identifying suitable reclaimed leather
• Preparing and conditioning leather for crafting
• Understanding leather properties and characteristics

Sandal Design and Construction

• Design principles for eco-friendly footwear
• Pattern-making and cutting techniques
• Assembling sandals using recycled materials
• Applying sustainable finishing touches

Environmentally-Friendly Dyes and Finishes

• Incorporating embellishments from repurposed materials
• Polishing and sealing techniques for longevity

Intended audience

Who is this Sustainable Sandal-Making course for?

This course is suitable for beginners with an interest in sustainable fashion and experienced crafters looking to expand their skills using recycled materials.

Course venue

The Bower - Redfern

107 Redfern Street, Redfern NSW 2016

Course materials

Learning resources

All necessary tools and equipment will be provided in the workshop.

What to bring to class

• Your creativity and enthusiasm
• Any specific leather scraps or materials you wish to incorporate into your sandals

Additional information

Please note the following:

• This course promotes sustainable practices in crafting
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own ideas and inspirations for their sandal designs