Exclusive Sneaker Making Workshop with Lou Clifton | Saturday 8th February 2025

$695.00
Description

We’re excited to announce an exclusive Canberra workshop for our Sissa Sorella community: a one-of-a-kind sneaker-making experience with Lou Clifton from the Shoe School! This workshop is designed in true Sissa Sorella style, combining creativity, craftsmanship, and of course, a touch of luxury.

What to Expect at the Workshop

Your day begins with the perfect start—coffee or tea and a delicious morning spread. Once everyone’s settled, you’ll dive into the exciting process of designing your sneakers. Lou will guide you through selecting colours and premium leather materials, ensuring your design reflects your personal style. You’ll choose from three classic sneaker styles: low cut, mid cut, or high top, and then it’s time to bring your vision to life!

Under Lou’s expert guidance, you’ll cut your patterns and start crafting your sneakers, one detail at a time. After a mid-day break with a delectable Sissa Sorella lunch, the afternoon is all about sewing, assembling, and constructing your masterpiece. By the end of the day, you’ll have your very own pair of custom-designed sneakers, beautifully boxed and ready to wear.

To celebrate, we’ll toast to your creativity and new connections with a glass of French champagne, paired with cheese and nibbles—a signature Sissa Sorella touch.

The Details

Dates:

  • Friday, 7th February 2025 | 9:00am–4:30pm
  • Saturday, 8th February 2025 | 9:00am–4:30pm
  • Sunday, 9th February 2025 | 9:00am–4:30pm
  • Monday, 10th February 2025 | 9:00am–4:30pm

Location: Manuka
Availability: Very limited—maximum of 5 students per workshop

What’s Included

  • Full-day tuition with Lou Clifton 
  • All shoemaking materials, including soles, leather, laces, and decorations
  • Your own pair of sneakers, boxed and ready to take home
  • All-day parking
  • Coffee or tea and a morning spread
  • A delicious Sissa Sorella lunch
  • French champagne and afternoon nibbles

About Lou and the Shoe School

Lou Clifton founded Shoe School in New Zealand in 2015, helping thousands of students craft their own custom footwear. Her journey began with a love for shoemaking as a teenager, leading her to Australia, Japan, and the USA to refine her skills in bespoke techniques and cowboy boot crafting. With eight years of teaching experience, Lou brings passion, expertise, and a love for creativity to every workshop.

Make It a Gift

Looking for a unique gift? This workshop can be purchased as a gift for someone special. Simply add their name when prompted during the enrolment process.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive experience. Spots are limited, so book your place today! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie—we’re happy to help!

Shipping and Pick Up

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

Please allow 1-2 business days for your order to be processed and dispatched.  We outsource our delivery of packages to a third party.  Orders are delivered via Sendle (courier) or Australia Post. Orders should arrive to you within 3-14 days, depending on your location (remote locations can take up to 14 days)

You will be sent a tracking number via email once the order has been dispatched. If you do not receive your parcel after the estimated delivery time, please contact Australia post or Sendle first and quote the tracking number we have provided. Should this fail, please contact Sissa Sorella via email hello@sissasorella.com and we will assist you in locating your parcel.

Sissa Sorella will not be held liable for stolen or lost parcels. We strongly recommend customers provide a secure delivery address.

We charge a flat rate of $12.00 for shipping and a tracking number is provided. 

EXPRESS POST - We charge $22 for express post sent via Australia Post and a tracking number provided. 

PICK UP CANBERRA

Deakin Shopping Centre Shop 1, 18-36 Duff Pl, Deakin, ACT 2600

Contact - hello@sissasorella.com.au 0451 794 195

Sissa Sorella Deakin Opening Hours

> Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4pm

> Weekends 9:30am - 2pm

Brand Details

SHOE SCHOOL

About Lou and Shoe School

Lou launched Shoe School in New Zealand in 2015, creating a space where thousands of students have since crafted their own custom-designed shoes. Her passion for shoemaking began as a teenager, saving for her first pair of purple 8-hole Dr Martens, and grew into a lifelong pursuit of this intricate craft.

With no shoemaking courses available in New Zealand, Lou took a leap of faith and travelled to Australia to learn the trade. Returning home, she began piecing together a studio with antique shoemaking equipment, immersing herself in the maker’s movement that sparked a fascination with all things handmade. After years of self-taught practice, Lou’s dedication paid off when she interned in Japan to master bespoke techniques, and later in the USA, where she studied the art of crafting cowboy boots.

Now, after eight years of teaching and inspiring creativity, Lou is re-launching Shoe School in Naarm. Whether you’re curious about the craft or eager to design and make a pair of custom shoes, Lou brings her passion and expertise to guide you through every step of the process.

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