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Featured courses
The Complete Shoemaking and Footwear Short Course
£3780
Learn the craft and heritage of shoemaking in this in-depth course covering pattern cutting, leather stitching and hand cutting. Use industrial machines develop the essential skills to create your own quality footwear.
- Dates - 16 January 2027 to 3 July 2027
- Schedule - Saturdays (No class on 27 March, 3, 10 April, 1 & 29 May)
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.
- Dates - 7 November 2026 to 5 December 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.
- Dates - 3 October 2026 to 14 November 2026
- Schedule - Saturdays
Starting Your Own Footwear or Accessories Label Short Course
£650
Overview of starting a new footwear or accessories business. Practical advice on planning and preparation.
- Dates - 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026
- Schedule - Tuesday to Friday
Who are these courses for?
No previous experience is required, just curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm to learn.
What will I learn?
Depending on the course you choose, you can:
- Learn foundational skills in designing or creating footwear
- Gain experience in using specialist tools and machinery
- Learn specialist methods and tecniques related to pattern cuttin and making shoes
- Practice sketching and design techniques
- Move towards product construction or creating prototypes
- Learn about establishing a business
Do I need any prior experience?
Check the course description before booking to make sure the course is right for you.
How long are the courses?
Depending on the type or format of the course you choose, it could typically run for a few consecutive days or weeks, or once per week for a few weeks.
Which course format is right for me?
- Choose an in-person, campus-based short course for immersive learning and the art college experience
- Choose a live online short course for structured teaching you can do anywhere
Where can this lead?
After completing their course students go on to:
- Apply their newfound skills to their own brand or business
- BA and MA courses at UAL or other institutions
- UAL Online postgraduate study
- Creative careers in and freelance practice in shoemaking, footwear design, fashion or retail industries
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Image: Shoes made by students on the Footwear Summer School Short Course | UAL Short Courses -
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Discover more about footwear short courses
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Shoes designed by Veronica Giron for COS Launching a footwear career after a short course at London College of Fashion
In this story, Veronica Giron shares her experience of studying a footwear short course at London College of Fashion and how it helped her build a successful career in the footwear industry.
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Image: Kamara-May Coleman at London College of Fashion, 2024 | Photo: Abdulrahman Mohammed, UAL Develop your skills on the Footwear Pattern Cutting Short Course
Learn how student Kamara-May Coleman thrives in our Footwear Pattern Cutting Short Course, where creativity meets practical skills in shoemaking. Guided by industry expert Nafi Mustafa, students gain essential knowledge to kickstart their careers in the footwear industry.
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Shoes made by students on the Footwear Summer School Short Course Inside Footwear Summer School: A Journey of Craft and Creativity
At the London College of Fashion (LCF) the UAL Short Courses three‑week Footwear Summer School brings together students from across the world to discover just how intricate and rewarding shoemaking can be.
