In the Closet: Shoe School
Channel: The Formary
Date: 2018-05-17

This week on ‘In The Closet’ we meet up with Loiuse Clifton, founder of Shoe School in Newtown, Wellington. 

Lou first began making shoes in Dunedin 10 years ago, and after struggling to find work, decided it was her chance to focus on the craft and pursue her childhood obsession.  At the time studying shoemaking wasnt possible in New Zealand so Lou sold belongings to fund a trip to Australia to train. 

With the determination to have a school of her own, Lou opened up a small business making baby shoes and used the profits to invest in antique shoemaking equipment and eventually launched her own Shoe School in 2015.  Since launching Lou has travelled to Tokyo twice to apprentice with a Master Shoemaker and she has helped her pupils design and craft more than 150 pairs of shoes.

Hear all about her amazing journey and limitless passion for hand crafted shoes.

Shoe School Website: http://www.shoe-school.com

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