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Christine Lesperance
Nationality: American
Course: shoe design and making
Program: One year
Period : Apr.25,2016-July 29,2016
Jul. 15, 2016 | Posted in Reports, Shoemaking , Student Reporter | Tags:Christine Lesperance, ShoemakingReporter: Christine Lesperance | Course: Shoemaking
Shoe Making 16-Atelier One-Year Course 2016
In shoemaking class we are learning about soles: outer soles, inner soles, and mid soles. Above is a photo of a midsole which is supposed to lie between the inner and outer soles. They are used for shock absorption.
Student getting instructions on a trial shoe. The trial shoe is a “test” before making the real shoe.
A view from the tower at Palazzo Vecchio (Piazza Signoria.) Palazzo Vecchio is Florence’s City Hall since medieval times.
Sunset in the Chianti region. Above is a photo of a winery facility in Chianti.
Visiting wineries in Chianti is a must. Above are stored bottles of very old Chianti wine.
The rolling hills of the Chianti region are beautiful. It’s just a little over one hour away by bus.
There are several pretty parks in Florence. This one is located at the Rose Garden.
Professor Angelo showing students how to work on the heel part of a woman’s high heel shoe.
Professor Angelo showing a student how to place a toe- guard in the front of the shoe she is making.

Gelato Internship Course (#1) – Kazumi O
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Reporter: Kazumi O
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Internship

Bag Making Summer Course (#16) – Yang Guk HONG
The production of the second bag has started.
This …
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Reporter: Yang Guk HONG
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Bag Making & Leather Arts

Bag Making Summer Course (#15) – Yang Guk HONG
This week we started hand sewing classes.
I purchas…
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Reporter: Yang Guk HONG
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Bag Making & Leather Arts
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