Students in the Workshop ~ Meg

Introducing Meg, our shoemaking student for the week and the first candidate in our 'Students in the Workshop' series. 

Name: Meg McGinley

Age: 18

Occupation: Student

Hometown: Newcastle

Date of course: 21st- 25th Nov

• Why did you want to do the course?

I'm interested in fashion design, and I thought shoemaking would be an experience and something to include in my folio.

• How did you find out about it?

Through the internet.

• What shoes have you made?

A pair of chocolate brown broges and a court shoe.

• Why this style/ leather finish?

I thoght brogues could be worn anywhere and are easily styled  with most things.

• What’s the best thing you've learned/ heard from Andrew

I've been given good advice regarding footwear schools and universities, also Paris is the best place for fashion!

• Most difficult technique you've had to do? 

Making heels for shoes - requires patience!

• Will you continue to do shoemaking?

I would really like to. 

Attaching insole to last.

The finished product: Glossy brown wingtip brogues

... and again.

More information on our shoemaking courses can be found here.