Shoemaking Studio

The Shoe Lab is open to students enrolled in shoe making courses during class time and faculty monitored open hours.

Open Task Time Spring 2022:

Monday & Tuesday – 12pm to 3:35pm

Wednesday – Friday – 12pm to 5:45pm

Open only to students enrolled in shoe making courses

The Shoemaking Studio is located in room 517 of the University Center.

Machines currently available include*:

• Butcher-block worktables w/ cutting mats
• Lasting posts
• 2 plain stitch industrial sewing machines (for shoe work only)
• 2 post machines (for shoe work only)
• 3-in-1-Cutter & Press

Additional machines available during class time include:

• Edge Skiver
• Drill press
• Heel press
• Mini bench top grinder
• Supreme 220 Sander
• Sentry Downdraft Table (for glue application and curing)

*Students and faculty members are also able to use alternative locations and equipment listed below to complete any ongoing projects:

–Additional post machines: U518 Sewing Specialty Room, U429/430 Open Studio
-Additional Ironing Station: U518 Sewing Specialty Room, U429/430 Open Studio

-Additional Shoe Lasting Posts and Butcher Block tables: U431, U509, U511 (available when classes are not being held in the listed spaces )

-Edge Skiver: Available in U518 when accompanied by a faculty or after completing the required orientation.
–Sander: Sanders available a N2 Wood Shop, FOR LEATHER AND WOOD ONLY, no shoe adhesives, or material with adhesives on it, is allowed.