By occasion
Make your own pair of leather sneakers
5h of discovery with Esther and her team
Knowledge of leather goods
Your own pair of leather sneakers
€180
per person
The workshop in detail
Welcome to Esther and her team's workshop to discover leatherwork!
During this 5-hour workshop, you will learn how to make your own pair of leather sneakers thanks to the precious advice of the craftsmen.
You will be able to choose if you want a high or low pair and every single piece of your creation. You will select your leather colors, and the aspect of the leather you want (grained, patent, smooth etc.) according to your wishes!
You will make the cutting, the pre-holing of the pieces, the preparation of the sole for the hand sewing and the sewing of the sneaker. Finally, you will make a final assembly work with the oversole. All this under the wise eye of Esther and her team of passionnate artisans!
At the end of this workshop, you will leave with your beautiful leather pair of sneakers, which will never leave you again!
This workshop is offered in several languages simultaneously. The craftsman will adapt the language of the workshop according to the participants present!
Workshop location
The workshop is easily accessible by public transport.
Additional information
Languages of the workshop
English
Nederlands
Meet Esther and her team
Leatherworkers, Mosaicists and Fashion Designers
Esther is a cultural anthropologist, creative entrepreneur and multitalented maker.
As the proud owner of the House of Arts & Crafts, located in the heart of Amsterdam, she has cultivated a vibrant center for artisans. What initially began as her own workshop, "Jouw Stoute Schoenen," in the iconic district of the Wallen in Amsterdam, rapidly evolved into a creative hub open to all. On May 18, 2008, the official opening of "Jouw Stoute Schoenen" on the Wallen marked the inception of Esther's business—a venture born in an unconventional workspace, just like her imaginative creations!
"After years in an office job, predominantly using my mind, it was time for a hands-on change. When I discovered the art of traditional shoemaking, I didn't hesitate for a moment. This was what I wanted to do. While searching for studio space, I stumbled upon a magnificent property—a golden opportunity."
After four years she started looking for a new location. Now we are almost ten years and many adventures further. Esther and her team share the large building at Oudeschans 21 -where they live, work and share- with a number of creative entrepreneurs.
Here, she has established an expertise center and an educational institute for designing and crafting shoes, bags, textile upcycling, and mosaic art. They seamlessly blend time-honored craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies, constantly exploring fresh technical possibilities and embracing exciting challenges.
Beyond guiding individuals in bringing their creative visions to life, they also craft samples for both major and boutique brands, fashioning unique, bespoke shoes and bags by hand in limited runs. Esther emphasizes, "Teaching others how to craft shoes or bags is almost as fulfilling as creating them myself. Witnessing people's amazement at what they can design and make on their own is a beautiful sight, and it brings me immense satisfaction."
We take immense pride in noting that Esther was one of the pioneering artisans to join Wecandoo in Amsterdam.
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Atelier A
12/29/2023
Wat een fantastische manier om te leren hoe je schoenen ontwerpt en vervaardigd! Ik heb het erg naar mijn zin gehad en er een paar prachtige maar vooral unieke sneakers aan overgehouden! Bedankt Esther!