Shoe Making Courses
We’re very excited to offer a new Fetish Shoe Making Course – the first of its kind in Europe…maybe even the World! Join us for a two day, three day, or four day intensive workshop at our studio in North London, where you will be taught how to cut, stitch and craft your very own shoes!
During the course you will be provided with all the materials needed to build your shoes including loan of the last, components and tools with full use of our specialist machinery under the guidance of two experienced shoemakers. With patience and care - Iliaz Iliazi and Tabitha Ringwood will meticulously present and instruct you on how to complete each stage of your chosen shoe making process.
By the end of the course you will be taking home a pair of your very own sexy shoes – made and crafted by your own hands!
Sizes available from UK2 – UK13
Make Your Own Classic or Fetish Court Shoe
Two Day Short Course
£900
2nd - 3rd October 2026
Join us for a two day intensive workshop at our studio in North London, where you will be taught among a small class of max. four students, how to cut, stitch and craft your very own version of our classic signature Court Shoes!
Choose from our 5” or 6” heel heights and select your own materials from the huge variety of beautiful leathers and fabric that we have available in our studio.
DAY 1:
-Measuring your feet
-Material Selection
-Clicking (Cutting the leather)
-Skiving and Folding
-Closing (Stitching) the upper
- Lasting
DAY 2:
-Wrapping the heels
-Attaching the Sole
-Removing the last
-Attaching the Heel
-Adding the Insock
-Top Pieces
-Finishing & Polishing
Make Your Own High Heeled Ankle Boot
Three Day Course
£1300
Please enquire over email
Join us for a three day intensive workshop at our studio in North London, where you will be taught amongst a small class of max. four students, how to cut, stitch and craft your very own version of our Fetish locking Ankle Boots!
With the ability to add your own design elements to the upper and choose your own materials from the huge variety of beautiful leathers and fabric that we have available in our studio.
DAY 1:
-Design Discussion
-Material Selection
-Measuring feet
-Material Selection
-Pattern Alterations
-Clicking and Closing (Stitching)
DAY 2:
-Closing
-Lasting
-Heel Wrap
-Attaching Heel
-Attaching the Sole
DAY 3:
-Adding the Insock
-Top Pieces
-Finishing & Polishing
Make Your Own Thigh High Boot
Four Day Course
£2800
Please enquire over email
Join us for a four day intensive workshop at our studio in North London, where you will be taught amongst a small class of max. two students, how to cut, stitch and craft your very own thigh high boots!
Choose a lace up or zip design and add your own unique elements to the upper, choosing your own materials from the huge variety of beautiful leathers and fabric that we have available in our studio.
DAY 1:
-Design Discussion
-Measuring feet
-Selecting last
-Leather selection
-Creating Patterns
DAY 2:
-Clicking
-Closing
DAY 3:
-Lasting
-Heel Wrap
-Attaching the Sole
DAY 4:
-Last removal
-Insock
-Finishing & Polishing
-Attaching Heel
-Top Pieces
Meet The Team
ILIAZ ILAZI - Specialist in Bespoke Feitsh shoe making, Lasting, Making & Finishing.
TABITHA RINGWOOD - Specialist in Footwear Design, Pattern Cutting, Clicking & Closing
In 1998 Iliaz Iliazi travelled to London to pursue his career as a bespoke shoemaker. He quickly found a job working for the notorious Kypros (Gino) Spyrou and his son Spyros Spyrou of The Little Shoe Box as the "finisher" for 5 years.
After The Little Shoe Box shut its doors in 2003 Iliaz decided to take over the world famous, extreme fetish shop and reopened as Ilias Little Shoe Box in 2005. Ilia now works with designer and pattern cutter, Tabitha Ringwood, to design and create custom shoes for their growing customer base.
Ilias Little Shoe Box is well known in the performance industry, creating shoes for performers such as Dita Von Teese, Rita Ora, Elton John, Roxy D’Lite, Miss Tosh, Mistress Tokyo, Mistress Lucilla, Abba and artist ‘Sylvester’ – Janet Mayer
The team have also produced bespoke footwear for costume departments at renowned London museums, the MET in NYC and theatres worldwide.
With their culmination of skills, their enthusiasm for unique shoe design and their love of their craft, the ILSB duo are incredibly excited to share their expertise with students on these inspiring, informative and fun workshops.
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