NoTETRAKURSUS FOOTWEAR TRAINING PROGRAM (10 DAYS)
Location: Yogyakarta
Duration: 10 Days
Training Hours: 09:00 – 15:00
Lunch Break: 12:00 – 13:00
Course Fee: IDR 9,000,000 per participant
A. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
This programme is designed to provide participants with practical and technical skills in handcrafted footwear production. The training covers the full process, from design development through to final assembly.
1. Introduction to Footwear
General knowledge of footwear and styles (Derby, Oxford, etc.)
Sizing systems: UK / US / European (French system)
Practical sessions:
Foot measurement
Shoe last measurement
Last adjustment and fitting
Shoe last taping
2. Designing
Selection of footwear design
Sketching and technical drawing
Basic shell pattern
Pattern development (pattern cutting)
Pattern filling and documentation
3. Cutting and Stitching
Introduction to tools and sewing machines
Basic machine operation:
Thread winding and replacement
Needle installation
Straight stitching
Curved stitching
Decorative stitching techniques
Material handling:
Drawing and cutting upper and bottom materials
Leather skiving
Edge folding techniques
Upper stitching process according to workflow
4. Lasting and Assembling
Selection and cutting of outsole materials
Insole preparation
Installation of toe puff and stiffener
Lasting upper onto the shoe last
Grinding (upper and sole preparation)
Adhesive application techniques
Chemical handling in lasting and assembly
Sole attachment and pressing
Outlasting process
Shoe finishing
Final evaluation
Training Notes
Daily 120 minutes of stitching practice
Practical model development:
Week 1: Derby men’s shoes
Week 2: Variation (Derby or Oxford using the same last)
Daily homework assignments
B. DAILY SCHEDULE
Daily Structure
09:00 – 12:00 : Theory and Practice
12:00 – 13:00 : Lunch Break
13:00 – 15:00 : Intensive Practice
Day 1
Introduction to the footwear industry
Overview of shoe styles
Sizing systems (UK / US / EU)
Day 2
Foot and last measurement practice
Last fitting and adjustment
Last taping
Day 3
Footwear design
Sketching
Basic pattern creation
Day 4
Pattern development
Pattern finalisation
Pattern documentation
Day 5
Introduction to sewing machines
Basic stitching techniques
Practice: straight and curved stitching
Day 6
Cutting upper materials
Leather skiving and folding
Initial upper stitching
Day 7
Upper stitching continuation
Upper finishing
Preparation for lasting
Day 8
Lasting process
Toe puff and stiffener installation
Grinding and adhesive preparation
Day 9
Sole attachment and pressing
Shoe finishing
Quality control
Day 10
Final evaluation
Development of variation design
Closing session and certificate presentation
C. COST BREAKDOWN
1. Training Fee
IDR 9,000,000 per participant
Includes:
All materials (leather/synthetic, soles, adhesives, etc.)
Shared tools and equipment
Training modules
Professional instructor
Certificate of completion
2. Optional Accommodation & Transport
Homestay (10 days): IDR 3,500,000
Automatic motorbike rental:
IDR 75,000/day × 10 days = IDR 750,000
3. Total Estimated Cost
Training: IDR 9,000,000
Homestay: IDR 3,500,000
Motorbike: IDR 750,000
Total: IDR 13,250,000
D. PROGRAMME ADVANTAGES
80% hands-on practical training
Learn from basic to finished product
Industry-relevant skills
Covers three essential stages:
Designing
Stitching
Assembling
E. PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES
Completion of at least one pair of Derby shoes
Ability to develop a new variation design
Practical skills in handmade footwear production
Certificate from TetraKursus
