Media — School of Footwear

Media

The School of Footwear has been featured in many publications highlighting the custom designs of Darren and the work that is conducted at the school. You can browse a selection of these media features below.

Books by Darren Bischoff

In addition to his media features, Darren has compiled his own books documenting his journey with shoemaking. Click through on the images below to purchase your copy.

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Emily’s gum leaf sandals are coming together nicely for a first time stitcher ! Very difficult way to start but what is learning for ? #shoemaking #cordwainer #shoemakingschool #shoemaker #handmadefootwear #maker

Leather bubbles from underwater. #shoemaking #cordwainer #shoemakingschool #handmade

Julia finally finished her amazing boots, all fully handmade for her second pair of Shoes @schooloffootwear fantastic outcome for a beginner, congrats #shoemaking #cordwainer #shoemakingschool #shoemaker #handmadefootwear #maker

Last comes first #cordwainer #shoemaking #sneakermaker #shoemakingschool #bespokefootwear #shoemaker #handmadeshoes #maker

Making some Chelsea boots stitched by Baxter Australia. One of the only shoe manufacturers left in our country. Honoured to be given the chance to work with them ! #cordwainer #shoemakingschool #shoemaking #sneakermaker #bespokeboots #baxter #shoedes

When you design a sandal as a beginner at the school of footwear you have to then make it. To all my first term students that had to work around a pandemic job well done. #shoemaking #sneakermaker #shoemakingschool #cordwainer #handmadefootwear #make

To make a shoe by hand is no mean feet, the skiving folding stitching, but an idea from a beginner can lead to a reason to change the thought of automotation small runs from small factories can make some lasting results! #shoemaking #shoemakingschool