Enrolments are currently closed.
There will be ONLY 10 SPOTS available. JOIN OUR WAITLIST to be the first to know when we open the doors in September ‘23
Want to skip the queue? Jump on a call with Kristin to see whether this Program is for you, get all your questions answered and secure your chance to enrol early. Send an email to [email protected] and include your time zone and availability.
Discover an ancient craft, born on the sun-drenched shores of Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Our craft finds its origins in the skilled hands of artisans who have passed down their expertise through many generations. Their exquisite, timeless sandals have found their way to the feet of style icons like Jackie Kennedy and Sophia Loren in the 1960s and over the years the allure of Capri sandals has only grown.
Today we embrace both heritage and innovation and are proud to be sharing these ancient Italian techniques of shoemaking with you. We are driven by the passion to preserve the authenticity of this beautiful footwear and invite you to celebrate and honour the artistry of Making Sandals the Italian Way with us.
Step into the wonderful world of Italian Craftsmanship and become one of very few people worldwide to be entrusted with ancient techniques of shoemaking from Italy's Amalfi Coast!
A 12 WEEK ONLINE TRAINING THAT TAKES YOU FROM BEGINNER TO SKILLED MAKER OF BESPOKE ITALIAN SANDALS
Whether you’re a total beginner, have tried traditional methods of sandal making or other leather craft before, SANDAL MASTERY will meet you where you are.
You will be equiped with everything you need to learn and practice traditional Italian techniques of sandal making and acquire a solid foundation to take the next step toward starting your own shoe brand.
Here is what you will get with SANDAL MASTERY:
👣 Original Sandal Making Tools
👣 Sandal Making Materials - Handcrafted leather soles, leather straps in different sizes & colours, hardware like brass tacks & buckles
👣 Live Sandal Making Workshops & Q&As
👣 Sandal Patterns for the styles we cover in the program
👣 A comprehensive video library of Sandal Making Tutorials
👣 Our SANDAL MASTERY Community: An exclusive and supportive Facebook Group to share your progress, ask questions and connect with fellow makers
👣 A Personal Introduction to our Italian Suppliers
Let's craft your Sandal Business Dreams into reality with SANDAL MASTERY!
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These tools and materials will be curated and made especially
for you and sent from Italy straight to your doorstep.
Sandal Making Tools
👣 Leather Punches in 6mm and 8mm
👣 Awl
👣 Tack Puller
Materials
👣 11 Pairs of Handcrafted Italian Leather Soles in your size
👣 30+ m of Leather Straps in different sizes and colours
👣 2 Pairs of Pre-made Leather Uppers
👣 Hardware like Brass Tacks, Buckles and Rivets
Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience and join the waitlist today! There will be only 10 spots available.
From my Students
"I have followed Kristin since 2018. When she (finally) offered a mentorship, I did not hesitate to say “Yes” and I am so glad I did. I could not be happier with the Program and Kristin as my teacher and mentor. Her wealth of knowledge and care makes the craft easy to learn and fun. It has been an inspiring experience to dive into the history of this age-old craft and to learn these unique techniques of shoemaking. Kristin is extremely thorough in her approach. With every style I learned she made sure to show me different variations, tips and tricks and answered all my questions, including the ones I did not know I had. She made sure I was well prepared to create my own sandal line, which I am currently bringing to life. I have worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years as a Makeup Artist and couldn't be more excited to finally launch my own brand.
Rebecca Alexander, New York City
Hey there!
I am Kristin, a mama of tow, designer and maker of So U Custom sandals & founder of SANDAL SCHOOL. My family and I live at the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Australia, where we are blessed with sandal weather almost all year around.
Over 10 years ago, I have been where you are now, intrigued by Italian craftsmanship. I had fallen in love with these ancient techniques of shoemaking years earlier during a holiday at the Amalfi Coast and was ready to learn. So I went on an adventure of a lifetime to find mentors and suppliers.
It took almost 2 years and 2 trips from Australia to Italy, but eventually I succeeded and learned the craft from a father and son duo of artisans who shared not only the traditional techniques with me, but also their family's workshop and multi generational expertise.
Today I make bespoke sandals for my customers at the Sunshine Coast, teach Sandal Making Workshops (the only ones of this kind in the world - crazy, I know) and mentor women, who share a passion for the craft and want to create their own sandal businesses.
So often people hold tightly onto the things they have learned, but I am here to share, doing what I can to bring more creativity and sustainability to this world while helping to preserve this ancient craft for the next generation.
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