Master Classes Start August 2025 | Part-Time & Full-Time
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We Offer Mentorship & Branding with your Course
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Working with local manufacturers
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Guidance on Suppliers and Crafters
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Mentorship post Course
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Join our Online Community and Channels
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Lifetime Access to Exclusive Alumni Page
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Watch our Lives and Videos
Learn how to build a successful brand with strategic business planning, brand assessment, and a solid business plan. Master the essentials of costing your products and labor for profitability, and develop a startup plan for your business and workshop. What it takes to create a successful shoe brand in South Africa
Our Course Options
We offer Different Learning Options - Choose one that best fits your schedule and budget
Learn Online
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We offer unlimited access to our Online course
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Re-watch the same tutorial as many times as you want. allowing for 100% understanding of the work material.
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Gain access to our online portal when opting for the all-in-one campus course.
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Our Students Thoughts
I had an amazing experience. My teacher was always patient, always willing to guide us, make time for our questions and taught in a way that was always clear, while making the lesson as easy to understand as possible. Would recommend the school to anyone looking to kickstart a career or just to entertain their interests in footwear design.
Completed our Shoe Design Course
Thank you Athena and Sheena . You 2 are amazing . I learnt to make a pair from absolutely nothing and with minimal equipment . Leaving the course with shoes that you can actually wear . I cannot wait to do the handbag practicals .
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Completed our Shoe Design Course
When I started this course, I had no knowledge of shoe/bag design and making. This was a very good experience. I was intimidated at first but with patience and guidance I got the hang of it. Athena is very hands on and understanding but also gives space for individual expression. A 5/5 experience
Completed Our Campus Shoe Design Course
FAQs
Where are we Based
Our headquarters are situated in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. However, we operate multiple workshops across the country, giving you the flexibility to select your preferred location.
Are there Payment plans
Certainly, we provide the option of payment plans spanning either 3 or 6 months, exclusively available for our courses and not applicable to our workshops
Does the Course Include a Workshop
Our shoe design program comprises a 4-day workshop, and similarly, our handbag workshop offers the same. Additionally, our all-in-one package, where you can master both shoes and bags, includes 2 workshops. You have the flexibility to choose the weeks that best fit your schedule.
Do you Receive a Certificate
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of Completion
Want to Host a Workshops
Depending on your location and your ability to host workshops with a specified number of students, you have the opportunity to receive your workshop for free.
Our Workshop Locations
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Johannesburg
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Cape Town
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Durban
Meet Your Lecturer
Athena
Hi there! I’m Athena, and at Style Architects, I’m passionate about cultivating talent in the design world. With 16 years of experience, I offer classes that are both educational and empowering. I also manage factories and provide brand coaching, giving students a comprehensive perspective on the industry. My goal is to inspire every student to embrace their creativity and equip them with the skills necessary for success. I believe anyone can Draw and be Creative when you have the skill.
Learn Shoe Design
Footwear Pattern Making & Design
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Master the art of Footwear pattern making, sketching, and design the Italian way.
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Learn how to draw shoes from basic beginners level
Collection Development
Create striking, market-ready collections with a strong creative and profitable brand. Keeping the brand classic but showing you how to keep it on trend .
Textile and Leather
Understand the different types of leather and textiles used in footwear. How to use them and what leather is good and what is bad
Get in Touch
We love hearing from you! Whether you have a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hello, we're here to chat. Our team is ready to assist you in any way we can. Don't hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is important to us!
+27 72 595 1661
Nestled in the northern suburbs of Joburg, we are just 2 km away from Hyde Park and 10 minutes away from Rosebank Gautrain
Style Arhcitects Hengilcon Ave, Blairgowrie, Randburg
Learn Shoemaking
Shoemaking Practical Training
Explore different techniques and create your choice of shoes that fit your brand, fully customized. In this course, you'll craft three unique pairs of shoes in our Shoe Making Workshops
Sewing Machines for Shoes
We will show you what sewing machines are essential to start your hobby or business, how to use them, and where to buy them. We also offer additional sewing lessons.
Footwear Branding & Business
Our shoe design course also includes business and branding—how to start your business from home or how to liaise with a footwear manufacturer. We give you the insight to get started and assess your current business strategy.
