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Short shoe courses in Milan DESIGN COURSES

Shoe design - 4 weeks 4Startup your own shoe brand - 4 days 6Shoe 3D digital design - 4 weeks 7

PATTERN MAKING COURSESShoe pattern making and prototyping - 12 weeks 8The sneaker course: design, pattern making and prototyping - 4 weeks 10

SHOE MAKING COURSESShoe making, men’s and women’s: pump, sandal, oxford, moccasin - 4 weeks 11

Online Shoe Courses 12

Shoe One-Year Diploma 14 The complete curriculum of arsutoria courses at a discounted fee. 30 Weeks full time intensive that cover design, pattern makng and shoe making.

Shoe Courses in the United States The art of traditional shoemaking workshop in Los Angeles/New York - 1 week 16The art of performance shoemaking workshop in Boston - 1 week 17

About Us 18

Short bag courses in Milan 19

Apartments for Students 20

Enrolment, Payment and Refund Policy 21

Arsutoria School course offering for 2020

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Shoe designAIMED AT THOSE WHO WISH TO WORK AS FOOTWEAR DESIGNERS AND AT THOSE WHO WISH TO LAUNCH THEIR SHOE BRAND

Target studentsThis course is dedicated to:

• those who wish to work as designers in a shoe company or in a design studio and decide to take a short course because they have already a degree in fashion design or because they are already working and have time constraints

• those who are planning to start a shoe brand - even if they do not have a background in shoes - and they wish to better understand how to manage the design of their shoes. We suggest these students to also take the 4 days “startup your shoe brand” course

• those who have a shoe company and after taking the 12-week course decide to take this course too to better understand the design process

Topics covered during this courseMARKETING AND IDENTITY OF THE BRAND

Who is your customer, which is the identity of the brand are all key elements to focus the design. Our teachers explain these topics starting from real and up-to-dated examples of contemporary brands through the analysis of catwalks, promotional campaigns, product design and retail stores. Each student is challenged to develop a design project starting from the identity of the brand down to the range building. This project will be presented during the last day of the course.

FROM MERCHANDISING TO SHOE DESIGNThe merchandising plan is a fundamental tool for the modern organizations to focus the creative ideas into a marketing and sales framework. Once a merchandising plan is prepared students are guided through the process that leads to shoe design: • understand time and action calendar of a footwear collection from design to

retail, different roles and functions involved in the process in more structured organizations

• focus your design idea and search for trend inspirations • build a footwear line based on the framework of a merchandising plan

MATERIALS FOR SHOE DESIGNMaterials play a key role in shoe design. For this reason, we have decided to dedicate two entire days to analyze materials available today on the market. If you are a start-up business or if you work in a shoe brand it is important to understand how to interact with material suppliers, how to choose and source materials from their catalogue or how to develop new materials with them.

SHOE SKETCHINGA designer needs to have unique ideas to differentiate his/her shoes in today’s market, but it is also extremely important that the designer is able to express the creative ideas with a clear and understandable drawing. During this course we dedicate approximately 80 hours to design shoes. First with paper and pencil: students make drawing of different styles of shoes, including sketches of lasts, insoles, heels and outsoles of various kind. Then our teachers teach how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator the two software most commonly used to design shoes today. Students are usually amazed by the results they can obtain after these 80 hours. Participants with very limited or no drawing ability could make nice and proportioned drawing of shoes thanks to the method taught by our teachers.

DESIGN COURSE

TUITION FEES

€ 3500,00VAT EXEMPT

DURATION

4 WEEKS140 HOURS

CLASS TIMES

MONDAY - FRIDAY9AM - 5PM

INTAKES

APRIL 6th - MAY 5th 2020JULY 6th - JULY 31st 2020NOVEMBER 16th - DECEMBER 15th 2020

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MANUFACTURING A SHOE COLLECTIONWorking with factories is a critical aspect of shoe design. During this course we will dedicate one day to analyze the relationship with factories when it comes to make prototypes, samples for sales and production.This topic is even more important for start-up businesses, for this reason we have created a 4-day dedicated course.

FINAL ASSESSMENTEach student will present his/her draft collection to the entire class for a final evaluation. The draft prepared for the final presentation can then be used by the participants as their portfolio.

Additional notesIf you have time enough to stay in Arsutoria school for at least 16 weeks, we suggest taking this course after the 12-week class. The technical course supplies a great understanding of shoes and this is a real value in design. Being technically skilled gives a designer a superior awareness and ability to interact with shoe manufacturers.

If you take this course together with the 12-week pattern making you can pay a discounted rate of € 2700 (VAT exempt)

Students are required to bring their own laptop to better work on their final presentation. There is no need to own the licenses of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop because they are available on the computers of the School.

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DESIGN COURSEStartup your own shoe brandA 4-DAY CONSULTANCY COURSE WHERE STARTUP BRANDS LEARN HOW TO APPROACH THE DESIGN OF THEIR FIRST COLLECTION AND HOW TO WORK WITH FACTORIES

Target studentsThis course has been created for those who wish to launch their own brand of shoes and wish to know more on how to manufacture their shoes in Italy or in Europe. How to avoid the main mistakes due to lack of experience, how to make an efficient starting in order to get competitive on the market from the beginning

Topics covered during this courseHOW TO SELECT A FACTORY (AND BE SELECTED)

It’s not easy for a new designer to find a factory that is willing to produce his/her shoes. Working with a new designer is an investment of time and reasources in the development with limited expectations for production. It’s important to understand what kind of expectations factories have when they meet a new designer. How to create and to maintain an effective relationship to grow business together. Half a day will be dedicated to visit a factory in the area of Parabiago or Vigevano.

DESIGN STRATEGIESIs it possible to understand which designs are going to sell and those that are not? When a shoe design makes manufacturing more difficult? What drives shoe costs high without adding value to the product? What makes fitting worse?

MATERIALS SOURCING Strategies to choose materials and components when you are a start-up business. Focus on lasts, heels, soles, cost/amortization of development and moulds. Working with tanneries and suppliers of fabrics and synthetics: how to manage the lead-times and the minimum order quantities.

Additional notesThe course is made in partnership with a consulting studio - specialized in start-ups - run by experienced professional that every day face problems and find solution on working with new brands. We accept a limited number of students in each class to facilitate the interaction with the teacher. Participants will receive instructions on documents/materials that have to be ready before the beginning of the course and that will be discussed during the class hours.

TUITION FEES


DURATION

4 DAYS28 HOURS

CLASS TIMES

9AM - 5PM

INTAKES

MAY 6th - 9th 2020AUGUST 3rd - 6th 2020DECEMBER 16th - 19th 2020

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DESIGN COURSEShoe 3D digital design A FULL IMMERSION COURSE ON MODELLING AND RENDERING YOUR SHOE DESIGNS USING CUTTING-EDGE 3D

Target students In Arsutoria School we use and teach different digital tools for shoe design. The objective of this Shoe Digital 3D Design Course is to train technical designers to collaborate with creative designers and set up 3D virtual prototype visualisations before physical shoes are actually made.

Content of the courseThanks to our experience in the use of footwear specific software and thanks to suggestions and feedbacks from our partner shoe companies we have decided to teach two different softwares during this course: • A 3D footwear specific software for shoe upper design • A 3D generic modelling software for sole design The reason of this choice is that we believe that sometimes footwear specific softwares are too limited to properly design complicated soles. On the other side we see no reasons to use generic 3D software to design shoe uppers moreover when the goal is pattern development for cutting.

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED WITH THE FOOTWEAR SPECIFIC SOFTWARE: • Import and re-engineering of the file of the last, flattening of the

surfaces and cutting of the base shell • Design of the style lines on the last • Creation of the virtual patterns of upper and lining, materials and color

assignment, thickness of pieces and creation of virtual stitching • Use of the internal 3D modeller to design accessories (e.g. buckles,

studs and laces) to locate on the upper • Use of internal tools to design heels and soles: in several cases it is

enough to use the tools available in the footwear software to create the bottom components

• Import of the bottom components (heels and soles) created with different 3D software

• Final render to visualise the virtual prototype • Technical pattern making and cutting of an upper test to be assembled

in the school sample room

ACTIVITIES PERFORMED WITH THE GENERIC 3D MODELLING SOFTWARE: • Getting started, learn the environment and the basic tools of a generic

3D modelling software • Modelling of simple 3D objects to practice in the use of the software • Creation of heels • Import of file prepared by the footwear specific software with the last

and the virtual upper • Design and modelling of a sole

Additional notesIf you want to deepen your knowledge of digital tools useful for creative design, we recommend you to add to your background, Shoe Design Course, where you’ll learn how to use Photoshop and Illustrator features that help creative designers digitize their ideas. We do not require any previous knowledge of the two softwares used during the course. Nevertheless, students are required to be able to use a computer with Windows.

TUITION FEES


DURATION

4 WEEKS140 HOURS

CLASS TIMES


INTAKES

MARCH 9th - APRIL 3rd 2020 JUNE 8th - JULY 3rd 2020OCTOBER 19th - NOVEMBER 13th 2020

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Shoe pattern making and prototypingTHE 12-WEEK SHOE PATTERN MAKING CLASS IS THE CORE OF OUR TRAINING OFFERING THAT WE SUGGEST TO BOTH DESIGNERS AND TECHNICIANS

Target students70 years ago, when Arsutoria School started to organize this 3-month course, the main objective was to train pattern makers, the engineers of the product of a shoe factory that often were also responsible for the design of the shoes. If you visit a shoe company around the world today – it might be a shoe factory, a shoe brand or a design or development studio - most likely you will find someone working in the company that studied at our school. Today we still train those who wish to become pattern makers but we also train:• the new generation of the shoe company owners, who usually have a business

background and take our courses because of our reputation and since they can get a huge amount of knowledge in a short period of time

• technical developers, else said those who work side by side with the technicians of the overseas factories to coordinate and control the quality of the shoe productions

• designers who wish to understand what happens “behind the scenes” when they send their design to a factory, those who value the possibility to share a common language with the technicians in the factories to better interact with them

• makers of shoes, those who wish to start a workshop or that already have an experience in the field of shoe repair or as bespoke shoe manufactures and wish to learn how to make patterns and develop new styles

Topics covered during this coursePATTERN MAKING

The majority of class hours is dedicated to upper pattern making techniques. We have one objective: each student graduated from this course – no matter what he/she will do after this training - should be able to start working in a pattern making department of a shoe factory right after the end of the course. The course covers the development of the patterns by following a sequence of shoe styles starting from the more classic ones such as pump, ballerina, derby, oxford and loafer. The working method starts with the analysis of the measures of the last, then students are taught how to cover the last with the masking tape, remove the tape and flatten it to create the base of the last, apply the springs to the base according to the style, draw the style lines on the flattened base and finally prepare the patterns with all the technical details needed to cut them and to use them throughout the assembly process. Then cut the patterns, first on a light paper that we use for a preliminary test and then on a microfiber or on the real materials. We believe that even the more advanced shoe innovation has to be based on a solid foundation and that is why we keep on teaching the classic styles. While making the patterns, students also learn classic measures, traditional proportions, how to place the correct style lines on a last and how to use different materials starting from leathers to textiles and synthetic materials. Once these foundations are laid, the learning path brings students to a more advanced level with the study of more difficult designs such as: more complicated pumps and challenging lace-up shoes together with simple and asymmetric sandals, ankle boots and boots.

KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS During the course, teachers organize lectures on different topics:

• lasts and proportions: no doubt the last is a key component of a shoe. It is fundamental that our students have at least a basic knowledge of the proportional measures of the lasts and of the different methods used to name sizes and widths internationally

• leathers: Italy is known for leather shoes and we honour our heritage with a number of hours dedicated to how leathers are produced (we also visit a tannery before the end of the course), what kind of leathers/animals and finishings are available on the market, how to use leather in production: how to assess the quality of a leather and how to cut the patterns in order to reduce consumptions and to preserve aesthetics and quality of the shoe

PATTERN MAKING COURSE

TUITION FEES


DURATION

12 WEEKS420 HOURS

CLASS TIMES


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JANUARY 13th - APRIL 3rd 2020APRIL 6th - JULY 2nd 2020AUGUST 25th - NOVEMBER 13th 2020

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In February and October, we bring our students to the Lineapelle fair that takes place in Milan. Lineapelle is by far the most important fair for shoe and bag professionals to source materials. At this fair our students can see all kind of materials available on the market: leathers, textiles/fabrics, synthetics/man-made, metal hardware, lasts, heels and soles, etc. It is a unique experience also to create a network of contacts with the most important material suppliers.

SHOE CONSTRUCTIONS All the patterns taught during the 12-week course are produced with a board lasted/cemented construction: once the patterns are cut and stitched together, the key step of their production is the “lasting” an operation that can be performed both manually and with the use of an automatic lasting machine that attaches the bottom part of the upper to an insole board fixed to the last.There are other different constructions used in the industry and we believe that our students have to know them because most likely that will need to deal with them along their career. Teachers organize lectures with pictures and videos to explain the other shoe constructions available. Just to mention the three families that group most of them: stitched (e.g. Goodyear, Blake, Opanka etc.), injected, vulcanized soles.Before the end of the course we also visit a shoe factory in the near areas of Vigevano and Parabiago where high end shoes are produced for luxury brands such as Chanel, Hermes, Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik.

MAKING SHOE PROTOTYPES Inside the facilities of Arsutoria School we have set up a footwear sample room where a team of Italian technicians guides our students through the unique experience of making shoes. We organize a lecture in the sample room with our stitcher dedicated to the edge finishings. The knowledge of these technical details is extremely important not only for pattern makers but also for shoe designers. We also organize a lecture on the correct use of threads for stitching. During the last weeks of the course students are challenged to prepare the patterns to create the prototype of a shoe from their design. The school supplies all materials needed to make the prototype, including lasts, leathers, heels and soles. Students works side-by-side with the school stitcher to prepare uppers and linings. Once uppers are ready, our technicians show the students how equipments are used to assemble a shoe: toe and back lasting, pounding and bottom roughing, heel nailing and sole attaching. For those students wishing to learn more of shoe manufacturing we highly advice continuing your training into the 4-week shoe making class. During this course students will learn the basics of how to use machines from stitching to lasting.

FINAL ASSESSMENTOnce the prototypes of the students are made our teachers organize a day dedicated to fit testing of each prototype. The result of the fit testing is part of the final evaluationDuring the course the teachers give students assignments (patterns to be done without their support) that are evaluated. Only those students who show positive results in the majority of these assignments can take the final assessment that is:• a written test on pattern making rules and on the contents of the theoretical

lessons• a practical exercise: students have to make the patterns of a given design• an oral examination

The Arsutoria diploma is issued to those who successfully complete this final exam.

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PATTERN MAKING COURSEThe Sneaker Course: design, pattern making and prototypingINTENSIVE COURSE FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO DEEPEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN THE MOST POPULAR FOOTWEAR IN RECENT YEARS: SNEAKERS, BOTH FASHION AND PERFORMANCE

Target studentsDuring last few years sneakers have gained a lot of importance in the field of shoes. Already super strong among the athletic compartment they have contaminated the fashion industry. Today all the most important brand offer sneakers among their collection ranges. In the 4 weeks of the sneaker course, design, pattern making and prototyping, we are going in depth of those topics we think are more important for design and product development.

Objective of the CourseDuring the course you will: • Learn how to draw sneakers and know materials and components used to make

them professional. • You’ll know the history of this product and the strategy followed by the brands

to introduce it and to make a story telling behind there own collections • Learn how to make the pattern making ready for cutting for both a board lasted

and a Strobel shoe • Spend a whole week in making the final sneaker prototype in the sample room

of the school Arsutoria School is known throughout the world for shoe design and pattern making. We therefore decided to set up the sneaker course, design, pattern making and prototyping with a strong technical product imprint to enable our students to understand in detail how sneakers are designed and manufactured.

SNEAKER PATTERN MAKINGThe leading content that distinguishes this course is the shoe technical design to which two weeks are focused. Knowing how to make a sneaker model is the way to translate creative ideas into a marketable product

MAKE A PROTOTYPETo make teaching more effective, we will dedicate a full week to prototyping a shoe: each student will have the opportunity to sew and assemble the upper, glue and sew the sole too. Involving students in practical activities together with our teachers and laboratory technicians, is undoubtedly the best way to learn how sneakers are made in reality.

KNITTINGGiven the growing importance of sneakers made with knitting machines, Arsutoria School has introduced a computerized linear machine for production into the shoe prototyping laboratory. Some hours of the sneaker course, design, pattern making and prototyping will be dedicated to a presentation of how this technology works and how traditional knitting machines have been adapted for the footwear industry.

DESIGN A SNEAKERFour days will be focused on the sneaker design, divided between creative design and illustration on paper and technical drawing on last. Sneaker Designers spend much time in sketching their own ideas: it is a practical and fast way to set creative inspiration on paper. Once the creative idea is in focus, it is necessary to move on to the technical design, often directly made on the shoe last from which all patterns will be developed. During these four days students will experience both these techniques.

FUNDAMENTALSThree days will be addressed to lectures on topics that we consider complementary and fundamental to better understand the sneaker world and its market of reference: • Introduction to components, materials and manufacturing processes • History of the sneaker starting from the traditional sport shoe to the icone in

the fashion field • Case history of Made in Italy sneakers designed by leading brands in this field

Additional NotesTo complete the education in the sneaker sector, we suggest to join the Shoe 3D design course too. In fact, during this training, two weeks will be spent on the design of soles. For sure, midsoles and outsoles have always been and will undoubtedly be the fundamental component characterizing the identity of sneakers.

TUITION FEES


DURATION

4 WEEKS140 HOURS

CLASS TIMES


INTAKES

APRIL 6th - MAY 5th 2020JULY 6th - JULY 31st 2020NOVEMBER 16th - DECEMBER 15th 2020

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MAKING COURSEShoe making, men’s and women’s: pump, sandal, oxford, moccasinFOUR WEEKS TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE SHOES UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF EXPERT ITALIAN SHOEMAKERS.

Target students • Aspiring artisans who want to acquire the techniques of shoe construction • Pattern makers who want to understand, in more detail, the upper sewing process

and the shoe construction techniques • Suppliers of materials of the footwear industry interested in understanding how

to best use available products and to take inputs to think about new components and applications

• Young designers who want to know what happens “behind the scenes” of the shoe production

• Shoe enthusiasts who want to discover secrets, tricks and tips of the footwear art

Content of the courseThe aim of the course is to provide students with all the practical and academic knowledge to design and create their own footwear.

The course of study is suitable for the making of shoes for men and women. Student will have the opportunity to meet the best master craftsmen, get valuable suggestions and learn all the secrets of making pumps, sandals, oxford and moccasin.

During the Shoe making, men’s and women’s course you will learn: • How to make the upper • How to last upper and lining on the shoe last • How to attach the bottom components, heels and soles • How to finish the shoe

Class activities will start from upper components already cut, students will prepare upper and lining panels for the stitching: • Pieces must be equalized into the correct thickness with the use of splitting and

skiving machines • After, they have to be backed with appropriate fabric reinforcements and taped

for the edge finish

Joinery requires the basic knowledge of the stitching machines, students supervised by school teachers will practice with exercises of increasing complexity before stitching uppers and linings of the pairs of shoes that will be made.Once the uppers are ready, students will learn how to apply toe box and counter and then they are taught how to perform lasting of upper and lining on the shoe last.During the first two weeks students make two pairs of women’s shoes: pump and sandal. After lasting the upper on the shoe last, they learn how to attach heel and outsole. The finishing steps include cleaning, brushing, sock-liner attachment and boxing of the shoes.During week 3 and 4 two pairs of men’s shoes are made: oxford and moccasin. The oxford will be cut out in crust, a leather that is tanned but not completely finished in the tannery. This material allows students to paint and customize the upper with the support of an Italian expert craftman. After painting and “patina” finishing the outsole will be attached and students will apply final finishing. The moccasin construction starts with the hand punching on the upper parts. Teachers explain how to hand sew the moccasin apron to the vamp. Outsoles are then assembled and they proceed through the finishing operations.

Additional NotesFor those who wish to learn how to engineer the patterns of the shoes made during this making course, we suggest to take the 12-week shoe pattern making and prototyping course.For those who wish to make a pair of sneakers we suggest to consider taking the Sneaker Course: design, pattern making and prototyping.

TUITION FEES


DURATION

4 WEEKS140 HOURS

CLASS TIMES


INTAKES

FEBRUARY 10th - MARCH 6th 2020MAY 11th - JUNE 5th 2020SEPTEMBER 21rd - OCTOBER 16th 2020

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Online shoe coursesOUR E-LEARNING COURSES OFFER A BASIC – BUT AT THE SAME TIME IN DEPTH – KNOWLEDGE ON HOW SHOES ARE MADE.

ALL COURSES ARE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

Footwear silhouettesDedicated to those who wish to learn names and features of the different shoe style. Recommended to all those who work in the shoe industry not only as designers or technicians: merchandisers, product managers and retailers need this basic knowledge.

Life of a shoeLearn the basics of shoemaking. This course explains how many different shoe constructions are made: the sequence of operations, the machines used and the materials and components used along the shoemaking process.

Material and componentsLearn what materials and components are used to make shoes. To make a shoe there are many different components that make a difference in terms of appearance, quality and cost of a shoe.

THE COURSES CAN BE SUBSCRIBED TOGETHER AT THE SPECIAL PRICE OF 600 €

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE COURSES GRANTS ACCESS TO THE CONTENTS FOR 3 MONTHS

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€ 300,00DURATION

4 HOURS

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5 HOURS

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2 HOURS

THESE ONLINE COURSES ARE INCLUDED IN ANY US OR MILAN BASED COURSE

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INTENSIVE DIPLOMAShoe one-year diplomaSTUDENTS WILL BE CHALLENGED WITH A COMPLETE PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE A DEEP OVERLOOK OF THE KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED NOWADAYS BY THE INDUSTRY.

Target studentsThe program is dedicated to those who:• Want to deep dive in the footwear sector• Wish to learn how to create a brand of shoes• Want to learn the best practices of the industry from lifelong experts

and technicians• Value Italy as the place to learn how to develop fashion shoes

Topics covered during the courseThe approach of the course is practical so, not only students will learn every aspect of shoe making: from design to pattern making through a wide variety of technical patterns for both woman and man from casual to dressy styles but will also have the opportunity to deep dive into materials and therefore understand how to source them.

Students will also have the opportunity to explore their creativity through the development of a collection where they will design, create a merchandising plan therefore enrich their portfolio or create their first one for the basis for their own brand.

After acquiring technical skills, students will work thoroughly with Italian artisans and technicians in our sample room producing their own pairs of shoes from pumps to sandals and from laced-up to moccasins.

The program offers a great balance between innovation and tradition as students will also learn the use of specific softwares for 2D and 3D modeling.

Special focus will be given to sneakers being the driving force for both athletic and fashion brands. Particular attention will be given to pattern making, design and prototyping.

Arsutoria School strongly supports students who wish to launch their own brand therefore dedicates an insightful part of the program to prepare Startup projects addressing how to work with factories and how to approach the very first collections.

The program is intensive and students will be evaluated regularly on each aspect of the course in order to become self-conscious so to maximize their skills acquisition and also to understand which profession within the shoe industry suits them best.

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DURATION

30 WEEKS1008 HOURS

CLASS TIMES


INTAKES

JANUARY 13th - AUGUST 6th 2020APRIL 6th - DECEMBER 19th 2020

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Modules of the coursePATTERN MAKING AND PROTOTYPING

Master the basic rules for correct and functional pattern design, experimenting on basic to mid level constructions.

DESIGN, PATTERN MAKING AND PROTOTYPING OF SNEAKERSEnrich your knowledge of the most fashionable footwear in the recent years: the sneaker. Both for fashion and performance models.

SHOEMAKING IN OUR FOOTWEAR LABMake four different models of shoe, from stitching to lasting and sole attachment with expert Italian technicians.

TOOLS FOR 3D DIGITAL DESIGNDiscover how modern software and tools can help you deliver your ideas in a better and faster way

MARKETING AND DESIGN OF A SHOE COLLECTIONA four-week module where expert merchandisers, sourcer and designers will guide you to a successful collection launch

STARTUP YOUR OWN SHOE BRANDLearn how to collaborate with factories and suppliers to ensure smooth sailing for your shoe brand development

On-field experienceOrganized visits to factories, show rooms and specialized trade fare exhibitions will complete the training to prepare graduates to embrace the industry.

Professional profilesThis intensive program aims at training a well-rounded professional figure able to enter the footwear industry with strong techincal and design competences.Our alumni will work as:• Pattern makers• Sample makers• Designers• 3D Designers• Product developers• Entrepreneurs

TECHNICAL COURSE

FOR DESIGNERS, PRODUCT DEVELOPERS, MATERIAL SOURCING EXPERTS, MANAGERS, RETAILERS, COSTING ANALYSTS

The art of traditional shoemaking workshop in Los Angeles/New York FOR ANYONE AT ANY LEVEL, INTERESTED/MOTIVATED IN UNDERSTANDING PROCESSES FROM FOOTWEAR DEVELOPMENT TO CONSTRUCTION AS WELL AS COSTING AND SOURCING.

ObjectivesWe have developed this short course few years ago to address the needs of technical knowledge of those who work in the footwear industry in the United States.The reality of the US footwear industry today is that the majority of the shoes are manufactured in other countries. A limited number of those who work in the footwear industry had the opportunity to really see shoes while they flow through the conveyor line in a factory, work side by side with pattern engineers and visit materials and components manufacturers.This training course tries to bring a part of this knowledge back to the United States. Our teachers are all experienced professionals that have spent many years working with factories in different areas of the world and still love making shoes. They will share their experience and passion and they will bring insights on what happens “behind the scene” when shoes are made.We have been organizing these short workshops in the US in these past 10 years but Arsutoria school in Italy has been training shoe designers and technicians for more than 70 years.

Content of the courseFUNDAMENTALS OF SHOEMAKING

The relationship between the human foot and the footwear going through the shoe last. A deep dive into the parameters used in the shoe last development covers production, analysis of length, width, size measurements and size conversion among EU, UK and USA systems. Explanation of upper and lining materials. Focus on interlinings and reinforcements to be used depending on the shoe. Understanding of the process of cutting and upper assembling related to materials and new upper making systems. Overview of the main upper components such as lasting insoles, heels, outsoles: materials, construction process, molds. Emphasis on the most used ways to make shoes: upper and footwear constructions supported by samples and videos.

COMPONENTS AND MATERIALSAnalysis of leathers, how they are made: the tanning and the finishing process. Teaching how to recognize them, how they are graded for quality and function. Explanation of synthetics, action leather, By-cast and fabrics used for upper and linings. Heel design, types and making process, its relationship with the shoe last. Midsole and outsole construction upon materials. All supported by samples available and factory videos.

MIDSOLES AND OUTSOLESFeatures, compounds, processes of fabrication and molding are carefully explained to be more aware of the function they have upon the type of footwear. Advantageous, profitable and useful types according to the needs of today market place. The open discussion is geared on both products: molded and cut-assembled systems.

FUNDAMENTALS ON COSTINGKey objective of this module is to offer a comprehensive in depth review of costing awareness and value. Topics covered are impact of design, pattern making and construction on pricing. Interactive workshop and simulations using footwear and existing cost breakdown sheets (CBS) to train participants on how to simulate a cost reduction action, how to better engineer the shoe design, what to change to control costs etc.A live demonstration of the most used systems of upper material consumption is explained, both manual and software types, to clarify how this cost is achieved and what are the typical suggestions to be used to reduce the area of the patterns. The “rubber band” and “parallelogram” diagrams are covered according to what the factory technical department follows and not always the access is given.

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TUITION FEES

$ 2500,00DURATION

5 DAYSCLASS TIMES


INTAKES

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 2nd - 6th 2020NEW YORK - JULY 13th - 17th 2020

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TECHNICAL COURSE

FOR DESIGNERS, PRODUCT DEVELOPERS, MATERIAL SOURCING EXPERTS, MANAGERS, RETAILERS, COSTING ANALYSTS

The art of performance shoemaking workshop in BostonFOR ANYONE AT ANY LEVEL, INTERESTED/MOTIVATED IN UNDERSTANDING PROCESSES FROM FOOTWEAR DEVELOPMENT TO CONSTRUCTION AS WELL AS COSTING AND SOURCING.

ObjectivesFocus of this workshop is to obtain a greater understanding of the processes of production of different types of shoe constructions and deeper knowledge of the materials used in each stage of the process. Come away with a better understanding of the characteristics of upper/middle and bottom components and different chemical materials used for molded outsoles, their differences, advantages and disadvantages. Offer the opportunity to refocus the experience and progress in a job that requires the ability to thoroughly analyze the product and interact with professional engineers from overseas manufacturing sample rooms and factories

Content of the courseSHOEMAKING FUNDAMENTALS

Basic understanding of the relationship between the foot, the last and the shoe . The last as a manufacturing tool. Grading of sizes and widths, international sizing systems, conversion charts, key points for measuring a last. Steps involved in last design and production: processes and details video supported.

COMPONENTS AND MATERIALSDetailed discussion on foot anatomy: the Foot vs. the last; the Last, Examination of Upper materials such as leathers, fabrics, synthetics, action leather, by-cast. Upper and lining preparation, pre-lasting and lasting, design and pattern making for shoes and boots. Focus on heels.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CASUAL AND PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR TOOLING This module will be taught in cooperation with an Italian mold maker from the creative idea of the designer to the project of the tool (mould) and the setup of the moulding process. Different materials can be moulded with different systems. Analysis of chemical materials used for outsoles, guideline to their differences, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Overview of materials and relationship with use and performance required.

FUNDAMENTALS ON COSTINGThis module will be taught in cooperation with an expert in the field of Costing and International Sourcing. Key objective of this module is to offer a comprehensive in depth review of costing awareness and value. Topics covered are impact of design, pattern making and construction on pricing. Interactive workshop and simulations using footwear and existing CBS to train participants on how to simulate a cost reduction action, how to better engineer the shoe design, what to change to control costs etc.

TUITION FEES

$ 2500,00DURATION

5 DAYSCLASS TIMES


INTAKES

BOSTONSEPTEMBER 14th - 18th 2020

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We are the referent for the footwear and leather goods industry for both design and engineering training. This is what has motivated us every day since 1947: to build and offer the perfect training path to our students, to support them to express their talent in the making and design of shoes and bags all over the world.

We firmly believe that a career in the footwear and bag industry must be based on a deep knowledge of the product: design techniques, design, materials, components, and construction. For this reason we rely on expert professionals and craftsmen of the Made in Italy to teach our courses, precisely because we believe that only from experts’ knowledge we can seed and nurture our students’ talent.

We are in Milan, in the city centre, in the heart of the fashion capital, the ideal place to build up your own network and to enter directly the domain of design and manufacture of shoes and bags.

Our school is international, our students come from over 50 countries so our courses are held in both Italian and English, in addition to the possibility of staying in apartments that are located in the same building of the school.

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MORE DETAILS AND SEATS AVAILABILITY ONARSUTORIASCHOOL.COM/BAG-COURSES

Bag courses in Milan

TUITION FEES


DURATION

3 WEEKS105 HOURS

Bag designDedicated to those who want to learn how to design a collection of bags in a very short time

Bag pattern making and prototyping

This 10-week pattern making course is the fundamental part of our training in the bag field, which we recommend to both designers and technicians

TUITION FEES


DURATION

10 WEEKS350 HOURS

Bag making: tote, clutch and backpack

Three weeks dedicated to bag prototype making together with expert Italian technicians

TUITION FEES


DURATION

3 WEEKS105 HOURS

Bag branding and marketing strategy

One week to know leather goods market and consumer analysis related items to create the most appropriate bag brand for specific markets and target audiences.

TUITION FEES


DURATION

1 WEEK35 HOURS

Bag semester diploma

The Bag semester program aims at training a well-rounded professional figure able to enter the leather goods sector with strong competences

TUITION FEES


DURATION

17 WEEKS630 HOURS

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Apartments for our studentsWE PROVIDE HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO OUR STUDENTS, IN THE ARSUTORIA RESIDENCE, LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING OF THE SCHOOL

To enhance learning experience outside the classroom, we offer accommodation in the Arsutoria Residence, located in the same building of our school.

15% discount is granted for reservations of 4 weeks periods and more.

All apartments are equipped with WiFi internet access, heating and A/C.The prices include: one weekly room cleaning, one weekly bedsheets replacement, two weekly towels replacement.

The residence is located in Via Ippolito Nievo 33, walking distance from the centre of Milan where most of the fashion retailers are located. It is very near the Cadorna and the Domodossola train/subway Stations

ADDITIONAL INFOwww.nievo33.it

€ 375,00 + VAT 10%

WEEKLY PRICE FOR SINGLE ROOM APARTMENTS

€ 475,00 + VAT 10%

WEEKLY PRICE FOR DOUBLE ROOM APARTMENTS

Enrolment, payment and refund policyAPPLICATIONS HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ATARSUTORIASCHOOL.COM/SHOE-COURSES-APPLICATION/

Upon receiving the application the school issues a proposal with tuition and accommodation fees.In order to keep a reasonable ratio between students and teachers we accept only a limited number of students for each class and we enrol them on a first arrived basis.

Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated on the next dates and the number of seats available in each class.

Payment and refund policyTo confirm participation and reserve a place in the classroom (and possibly accommodation), the student must pay a non-refundable registration fee of 30% of the tuition fee. The remaining 70% must be paid one month before the start of the course. If the student is unable to attend the course, the school will allow him/her to attend a session in the following 12 months: the student will have to pay 30% of the tuition fee again. After 12 months, the student will have to pay the full tuition.If a full payment has been made, the student may request a 70% refund by written request 45 days before the start of the course.

Withdrawal rightPursuant to Section 52 of the Italian Legislative Decree No. 206 of 2005 (Consumer Code), the Students, as defined in Section 3, letter a), of the Consumer Code, is entitled to cancel the Order Proposal, without any justification, by sending a specific withdrawal notice, by registered mail with return receipt requested, to ARSUTORIA SCHOOL S.r.l., Via Ippolito Nievo 33, I-20145 Milan, Italy, or by certified e-mail to the address [email protected] and a copy of the notice in advance to the e-mail address [email protected], within 14 (fourteen) business days from the date of execution of the Proposal and the advance payment.

If the Student has already obtained documents concerning the courses and the accommodation, he or she shall send them back, intact, to ARSUTORIA SCHOOL within 14 (fourteen) business days from the date of the sending of the withdrawal notice, at the Consumer’s own expense. ARSUTORIA SCHOOL will reimburse the advance payment received by the Student.

STUDY VISADepending on your citizenship, the duration and reasons for your stay you may need to obtain a visa before coming to Italy. You can check online if you need a visa at this address: vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/enIf you plan to stay in Italy for more than 90 days to attend more than one course, you need a study VISA.The process to get the study VISA can take up to two months. That’s why we suggest to start the process early in advance:

• contact the VISA office of the Italian consulate nearest to you• ask for the complete list of documents that you have to prepare (please note

that this list can slightly vary among the consulates of the different countries)

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Training course calendar for 2020MORE INFORMATION ON ARSUTORIASCHOOL.COM

12 WEEKS

SHOE PATTERN MAKING AND PROTOTYPING

4 WEEKS

SNEAKER DESIGN, PATTERN MAKING AND PROTOTYPING

4 WEEKS

SHOE MAKING

4 WEEKS

SHOE 3D DIGITAL DESIGN

4 WEEKS

SHOE DESIGN

4 DAYS

STARTUP YOUR OWN SHOE BRAND

1 WEEK

THE ART OF SHOEMAKING IN THE U.S.

10 WEEKS

BAG PATTERN MAKING AND PROTOTYPING

1 WEEKS

BAG BRANDING & MARKETING

3 WEEKS

BAG DESIGN

3 WEEKS

BAG MAKING

LOS ANGELES

MAR 2ND - 6THNEW YORK

JUL 13TH - 17THBOSTON

SEP 14TH - 18TH

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JUN 8TH JUL 3RD

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DEC 16TH - 19TH

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JUN 8TH -12TH

NOV 2ND - 6TH

JUN 15TH - JUL 3RD

NOV 9TH - 27TH

NOV 30TH - DEC 22NDJUL 6TH - 24TH

Arsutoria School is the world leading schoolfor footwear and bag designers and pattern makers

Via Ippolito Nievo 3320145, MilanItaly

www.arsutoriaschool.com | [email protected] | +39 02 31912 327 | VAT 07935430962

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