Learn shoemaking from a professional.
The world's first "online specialized classroom"
"The Shoemakers Guild" is for anyone who wants to try their hand at shoemaking.
It is a monthly subscription, completely online "shoe school."
The monthly cost is only 3,000 yen!
*Pre-opening price (5,000 yen after official release)
For just this fixed fee, I am also a lecturer at a shoe school.
This video tutorial was supervised by So Tsuchiya, who placed 7th in the World Shoemaker Championships .
You can learn how to make shoes from the comfort of your own home.
After joining, each member will be certified at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level based on their individual skills.
You can view the video materials for this level at any time.
We have already started offering over 100 video teaching materials for beginners and intermediate students.
Hand-sewn welted shoes (plain-toe derby edition) can be viewed from the intermediate certification level.
Those with shoemaking experience can receive intermediate certification immediately upon joining.
(You can receive intermediate certification simply by sharing images of shoes you have made in the past.)
We also have a chat support system where you can easily ask any questions you may have.
Even if you have no experience, you can learn how to make shoes from home.
Don't worry if you're worried about not having the tools, not having the knowledge, or being clumsy.
The fun of making things and the joy of improving your skills start here.
What you can do when you join
After joining, you will be certified as a beginner, intermediate or advanced level based on your experience.
"Guild Members Unlimited Videos" that you can watch over and over again to learn are unlocked by grade!
The beginner's course also offers patterns in a wide range of sizes. The step-by-step design makes it easy for even those with no experience!
Intermediate hand-sewn (derby) is a design that can be sewn by hand without a sewing machine or other machinery.
You can ask questions anytime via chat! Our staff will respond courteously.
Fully supervised by So Tsuchiya, who has placed 7th in the World Shoemaker Championships.
Participants from both inside and outside Japan are welcome. A learning style that allows freedom in location and time.
Available for just ¥3,000 per month (pre-release price)
No contracts. Join and cancel anytime!
Long-term contract plans are also available. Separately sold content can be purchased at a discounted price!
Separately sold video content is also available to help you acquire higher level skills!
[About Guild members' unlimited viewing videos]
◆Beginner level
・All three production videos are available: 1. Babouche edition / 2. Baby shoes edition / 3. Derby sandals edition. ・Each pattern in the beginner edition will be released for free. Once you have produced one item, the pattern for the next item will be released.
◆Intermediate
・Hand-sewn welted method (plain toe derby) *Viewing privileges will be unlocked after intermediate certification *Pattern edition sold separately
◆Advanced
・In production
[About promotion from beginner to intermediate level]
You will be certified if you meet one of the following conditions (experienced members can be certified as intermediate immediately after joining!)
Condition A:
Create three beginner-level items and submit images via the online form (for beginners)
Condition B:
First, create a pair of derby sandals and submit a photo online (for those with leather craft experience)
Condition C:
Submit images of shoes you have made in the past via the online form (for those with shoemaking experience)
[About the separately sold video]
◆Beginner level
·under consideration
◆Intermediate
・In production
◆Advanced
・Pattern: Hand-sewn welted method (plain-toe derby)
・Others in development *Please check the content roadmap at the bottom of the page for details
The best video tutorials
For beginners, there are 9 babouche (with patterns), 10 baby shoes (with patterns), 11 derby sandals (with patterns),
Intermediate hand-sewn welted shoemaking (plain-toe derby) teaching materials
It consists of a total of 81 chapters ,
Advanced Pattern Edition (additional charge) Plain Toe Derby Pattern Development, 11 in total,
The content is sure to satisfy everyone from beginners to advanced players.
Example) Intermediate hand-sewn welted construction (plain-toe derby)
02 Knife sharpening
08 Handmade upper
22 Upper back summary
34 Insole processing, scooping needle sharpening
36 Temporary fishing 12 basic points
46 Making the tip of the thread
60 Topstitching and needle sharpening
66 Heel stacking height adjustment
74 Heat Iron Work
28:32
17:54
13:09
19:15
28:09
15:15
14:58
18:37
18:51
Each work process of all 81 pieces is divided at this level,
Each step takes about 10 to 20 minutes, and the video is easy to watch and well-organized.
Each step is demonstrated and explained in detail.
(We plan to sell a wider range of high-level video materials in the future.)
We've released some samples of our "Intermediate Hand-Sewn Welted"!
(How easy is it to understand? Please take a look.)
"Beginner Hand-Sewn Welted" is now available as a free sample!
(How easy is it to understand? Please take a look.)
Free sample of pattern video released!
Started selling pattern videos
The core of shoemaking, "pattern making", is not the process of copying a shape,
The "thinking technique" of designing the structure of shoes.
At The Shoemakers Guild,
We have released teaching materials that systematize this most essential and difficult technique.
The general price is 120,000 yen.
Guild members can learn at a discounted price (or free under some conditions).
When I don't understand, I can ask right away.
Chat support for a safe learning experience
You can ask questions anytime and as many times as you like through the dedicated chat
You can get immediate advice while working and watching video materials.
Past questions and answers are also published. You can search and find the answer right away.
The staff are friendly and courteous, so even beginners can feel at ease .
If it's difficult to convey with just text, use images and videos to provide support.
By eliminating the need to "spend time worrying alone,"
The fun of making is greatly expanded.
* Chat will be conducted using a service called "Discord."
※ Actual chat support screen sample ※
Content Roadmap
