• Foot anatomy (and why it matters)  
• Sizing and fitting Footwear construction techniques
• The Last- terminology Taping up and designing on the last  
• Further taping techniques  
• Basic court design and variations  
• Forme making Draping Standard making Design standards Day  
• Pattern envelopes and making sequence
• Sectional patterns
• uppers Sectional patterns
• linings and countre linings  
• Insole and sole patternmaking Day
• Pattern making for Slingbacks and One bars using the basic court shoe templet
• Adding trims and design detail
• Designing your own court shoe on the last
• Formes, standards, and design standards
• Sectional patterns- uppers and linings
• Pattern envelope for factory sampling

By the end of the course, you will have an understanding of footwear construction and pattern making. You will be able to produce a full set of sectional patterns for a lady's court shoe. Be able to identify the professional terminology associated with shoe lasts, pattern and shoe making. Understand and explored designing upon the last and producing simple balanced wearable styles. You will have expanded your understanding of footwear design through the consideration of pattern technology and the constraints of foot anatomy.

A certificate of recognition to your dedication to study.

We like to celebrate our achievements at JCA. On completion of the course if you have attended 80% of the classes you will qualify for your certificate in dedication to learning.  

This should be included in your CVs and shows the level of learning you achieved.