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Discription: This is a boot and shoe last engineering course. created for making custom or model lasts. In times of old, a last was created especially for the foot pair the footwear was designed for. Continuing this tradition, we believe that good footwear design begins with the intended foot and then creating a last for it. We have optimized feet moulds and models as a beginning point to last making, and have combined scientific research done by the factories throughout the 20th century regarding proper last making theory to bring this course to you as a comprehensive instruction on last making. Our science and traditional based method of last making combined with proper lastmaking theory allows boots and shoes to be created in any heel height and toe design for beautiful walk able footwear that is truly custom. However, these boots and shoes retain the planter surface of the individual allowing a more comfortable fit and function. This process of creating a physiological/anatomical last is unique to our school. It gives boot and shoe designers a competitive edge in the comfort results to their customers and is based on traditional lastmaking practices. In this course you will learn traditional last making theory, and then how it applies to making a last beginning with a foot model. Then transform this foot model into a last that is guaranteed to replicate foot volume, breadth, planter surface replication and correction if necessary, styling, and design. By knowing these you get a better control over your designs based on what is the best look and fit, support and function for that individual foot pair. It currently remains a hand last making method and is a plastic last. This course is presented in sequence of 3 parts. Each section will be presented by different experts in thier field and by lastmakers of our school. By doing so, we bring you excellent foundational integrated knowlege. Certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course from Lastmaking School.com Anatomy physiology and biomechanics of the lower extremities, , and how the body works with the feet, · How casting procedures assist in correcting the upper area of the lower extremities giving the last maker an winning edge in last making success, How to take a pediograph properly for analysis of gait, How to read a pediograph for valuable information in last making. You will then go on to learning Shoe fitting as it pertains to designing lasts and shoes, How to properly measure feet, Proper casting procedures for lastmaking for normal feet and problem feet How to make orthotics that relief and not damage the body followed by an overview of thermoplastics as it relates to orthothic making · Last design theory,is presented in depth with Parts of a last and how they pertain to a "walk able shoe" each part of the last is explained in detail and how the part relates to the whole. We then go on to learn how to Designing toe shapes, sole shapes,and profiles, Transforming a foot cast into a shoe shape Where to cut and adjust the foot cast for heal height, toe spring, and profile for a walk able last and shoe How to make and utilize a "trueing block" mold making techniques for copying custom and production lasts Transforming a plaster foot cast into wood or High Density Polyethylene (HDPE #2)last Special boot last considerations Prerequisite:None When: Sept 13, 2010 - November 19 2010 Class does not meet on the weekends. Class space available: 7 Extended stay Out of town accomodations are available at reasonable prices. Please contact us for further accomodation availalablity. Price: $ 5,000.00 prepayment is required for registration For more info, check out the website

Discription: Learn how to properly make a foot impression, measure feet, Last design theory as it partains to a flat shoe,establish familiarity with foot anatomy. Since the 19th Century ( if not before) it was always prudent to get a copy of a foot before shaping a last. In this worshop you will learn proper foot casting techniques to cast a foot as a refrence for a flat shoe. Learn how to draft sole shapes for verious types of feet. Establishing Toe profiles, Shaping a last for a sandle, a flat shoe, and a thong. All in class supplies are included. Additional supplies for you to take home with you will be available for sale but are not required for class activities. If After the workshop, you are interested in a more in-depth knowlege of last making , registration sheets will be available for our consecutive courses in, intermediate last making and Advanced last making courses. Prerequisite: None When: June 1-11 2010 Class does not meet on Saturday nor Sunday.June 5th & 6th Price: $ 595.00 prepayment is required for registration For more info, check out the website

Every foot is unique to its owners foot pair. Some feet are high arched, some are low arched some have normal arches, some feet are striaght looking others have a a "C" Shape. For which ever feet you are designing for, get a good handle on how to decifer which shape of last one should have and how to draft soles and insoles to create a custom shape for your bespoke work. Learn How many types of sole shape systems their are and which one to pick for your specific project. When: May 4-7 2010 Price: $ 595.00 pre-payment is required for registration For more info, check out the website

Last design theory worskshop presents an in depth look at Parts of a last and how they pertain to a "walk able footwear" each part of the last is explained in detail and how the part relates to the whole. What mistakes can be made on a last that would not be noticable if one did not understand last design theory and how to correct them. An overview of anatomy and biomechics of the lower extremities as it relates to the boot or shoe maker is reffered to in order to understand how the last get's its shape and why. When: May 3 2010 Price: $ 295.00 pre-payment is required for registration For more info check out the website

Do you have a favorate style of shoe or boot you wish you could recreate or retain it's shape but make other designs with a similar shape? In this class learn how to duplicate that last and create different toe shapes based on that particular fashion. Learn how to make a two part and/or multi part moulds. Learn what materials to use when making a test shoe last from these moulds, what materials to utilize when making the final last learn how the pro's adjust heel hieght and toe spring in a similar style. When: April 12-23 2010 class does not meet on Saturday and Sunday April 17 &18 Price: $ 950.00 pre-payment is required for registration For more info check out the website

Discription: In this worshop you will learn proper foot casting techniques for capturing a planter surface properly. Then you will learn industry methods for how to transfer this casting technique into supportive shanks and arch support inserts. Some biomechanics of the lower extremities is presented in this class. for a more in depth education in this area, please refer to Intermediate last making. All in class supplies are included. Additional supplies for you to take home with you will be available for sale but are not required for class activities. If After the workshop, you are interested in a more in-depth knowlege of last making , registration sheets will be available for our consecutive courses in beginning last making, intermediate last making and Advanced last making courses. Prerequisite: None When: April 4-8 2010 Price: $ 595.00 prepayment is required for registration For more info, check out the website

Discription: This workshop is designed for those interested in knowing how to shape a last. This workshop gives you a taste of what our school can offer you regarding last design. It introduces you to the physological/anatomical last that is unique to our school. You will learn one or two types out of 4 of popular industry sole shapes. for footwear, How to transform a foot model into a shoe shaped last. .We will spend lots of time shaping lasts to insure you get a good feel for last shaping. All in class supplies are included. Additional supplies for you to take home with you will be available for sale but are not required for class activities. If After the workshop, you are interested in a more in-depth knowlege of last making , registration sheets will be available for our consecutive courses in beginning last making, intermediate last making and Advanced last making courses. Prerequisite: None, but should have some knowlege of footwear construction When: March 1-12, 2010. Class does not meet on Saturday nor Sunday. March 6&7 What you will learn: workshop which introduces one to the physological lastmaking process. Price: $ 595.00 prepayment is required for registration For more info, check out the website