Estonian National Leather Footwear Workshop

A unique opportunity to learn how to make your own traditional leather pastlad (Estonian folk shoes)! The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Instructor: Clothing historian and footwear designer Katrin Koch-Maasing. Cost: $70 Workshop overview: -A brief history of the origins of pastlad -Instruction on the traditional technique of making leather pastlad without rubber soles. You can choose between a rounded or pointed toe style. -All participants will leave with their own handmade leather pastlad, along with the design pattern and the skills needed to make them independently in the future. If interested, please pre-register by emailing info@estonianhouseny.org (please add your shoe size as the instructor is preparing pieces custom to each participant) and paying the $70 participation fee via Venmo @estonianhouseny or Paypal.me/Estonianhouseny Please include the participant’s name and the word "Pastlad" in the payment comment.