Training Program

more than 50% of the 400 hour class sessions is dedicated to footwear pattern drafting, a topic which is indispensable for both designers and technicians. Ars Sutoria’s renown technical methodology is effectively adapted in shoe factories with extreme precision compared to the traditional trial and error approach. Women’s, men’s and children’s shoes are covered during this course. Shoe classifications, the pump, the derby, the oxford, the loafer, the sandal and the boot are examined in depth together with cemented/AGO, tubular moccasin, SOL-california/sewn-in-sock, Goodyear, Blake, strobel constructions etc.


part of the class time is dedicated to theoretical lessons on topics such as last measurements, size conversions, tanning processes, project and production of footwear components, analysis and identification of different materials used for uppers and linings


the balance of the training program is dedicated to sketching and to the development of footwear prototypes based on students creative ideas


To enhance learning experience outside the classroom, we recommend accommodation in the Ars Sutoria Residence, located in the same building of our school, 15 minutes from the fashion center of Milan. Being part of an international network of footwear professionals contributes to giving each student a continuously rich and incomparable experience in our school.

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