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Project Location/Destination: In town
Faculty Leaders: Julie Cousin & Hugo Duhayon
Dates: Monday, March 13 - Friday, March 17
Cost: $1080
Special Considerations:
See below.
Objective
Work with leather and create unique handmade desert boots to promote sustainable living and learn the art of shoemaking.
Description
Students will spend a week at the Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts whose mission is to empower all people, promote self-sufficiency and encourage sustainability.
First created in 1908 in England, desert boots are classic gender-neutral ankle height boots. They are easy and comfortable to wear given their small number of lace holes, shallow height and soft supple leather.
Throughout the week, students will make a pair of custom fit leather desert boots while learning the basics of leather working such as using tools, hardware and industrial sewing machines. Each student will have their feet measured and their very own custom pattern created for them. Students will be able to express their creativity by choosing their leathers and their sole color to create a customized pair of desert boots. Each student will have the satisfaction of taking home their own one-of-a-kind leather creations.
Student Requirements and Expectations
Successful completion of this project requires full attendance and active participation.
About the Faculty
When she is not teaching French, Ms. Cousin enjoys sewing and being creative. She also likes challenging herself to learn new skills as often as she can. As she loves making a statement with her shoes as often as she can, she’s looking forward to creating her one-of-a-kind pair of sneakers!
Mr. Duhayon is a French teacher. In his free time, he likes DIY activities, crafting, and figuring things out. He is always happy to start all kinds of creative projects. Concerned with the impact of human activity on the environment, he is interested in learning more about sustainable approaches and manufacturing processes that minimize negative environmental impacts.
Special Considerations
Food limitations and allergies - Students with food allergies and food sensitivities should register for this project with the understanding that there may be times that food options will be limited. In addition, there may be cross contamination risk of allergens, as we will be having lunch at various restaurants in the neighborhood. Please contact the project leaders or the nurses with any questions or concerns.
Supervision during the day - Students might be unsupervised for short periods of time during the course of the day.
Transportation considerations - Not meeting at Latin: Students may meet faculty leaders off campus or be dismissed from a location other than Latin.
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