Academic Year 2022-23 Update
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
About the Shoemaking Studio
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.
Contact
- Sewing Technicians
sewingtech@newschool.edu
Staff
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Alika Potts
Facilities Manager, Sewing and Soft-Construction
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Madison Koczo
Assistant Manager, Sewing and Soft Construction
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Bella Carry-McDonald
Technician, Sewing & Soft Construction
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Arly Amaya
Technician, Sewing & Soft Construction