COURSE ON LOCATION: @ FOOTWEAROLOGY LAB BARCELONA - LEVEL: intermediate

3D printing wearable shoes

New Course Dates: March 4-8, 2024

Many people are asking us how we are 3D printing the shoes we are posting regularly on our Instagram. In this course we will teach you how!

This is NOT a course for 3D modeling footwear though, this focuses purely on the 3D printing as such. If you would like to learn how to 3D model shoes for 3D printing, then please follow our course 3D Modeling Footwear in Blender, which is specifically meant for modeling shoes that can be 3D printed. We now even have an attractive bundle for that!

In this 3D printing course you can either bring shoe designs that you 3D modeled yourself, or if you cannot do any 3D modeling yet, you can simply use one of the 3D modeled shoes that we already have.

You will be using FDM printers that work with flexible and foaming TPU filament or pellets, because with these you can produce wearable and affordable shoes that can be fully recycled. You will learn all the technical ins and outs that you need to know about 3D printing and you will leave with your own printed shoe and the knowledge how to print more by yourself!

To give everyone enough time on the printers this course has a maximum of 6 participants, so please enroll asap to secure your spot! 
Would you join a live class around this visual forecast that talks about the technology behind the Yeezy Foam Runner and how this could evolve into the future? Leave your email below to receive an invitation!

When we say "wearable" we mean WEARABLE :-)! The sneakers you will be learning to print are ready to wear when they come off the printer and can be worn daily like any other shoes

bring your designs to life in 3d

Who should follow this course?

This course is meant for shoe designers that would like to be able to produce their own designs, as wearable shoes that can be produced and sold on demand. The focus is on sneakers and other flat shoes, this is NOT a course for high heels!
The course is suitable for people with and without experience in 3D design and printing; we adjust the program to each participant's level of experience. If you have experience already, we will help you take your skills to the next level.
If you are serious about making a business of 3D printed footwear, then you will need to learn 3D modeling, but for this course it is not necessary.
If you are not able to design your own shoes in 3D yet, then it is actually better to do this course first, because we will teach you how you can best design shoes that can be printed quickly and with minimal support. We also teach you how to personalise the comfort of each printed shoe you make through variable infill. 
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These are some examples of wearable 3D printed shoes we made in our lab, using different flexible materials. These are the kind of shoes you will be printing, unless you have your own design that you want to work on, then you can bring that to the course.
We will have to check ahead of time if your design is printable though, or might need adjustments.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 5 days of classes in Barcelona
  • use of our 3D printers
  • filament to print your shoe
  • 3D printing and slicing profiles
  • 1 certification
  • travel costs to and in Barcelona
  • laptop with Cura and PrusaSlicer installed (both are free softwares)

Class format: maximum of 6 participants

This is a live class given by our two 3D printing experts: our very own founder and CTO Nicoline van Enter and our 3D printing team at our Barcelona Lab.

Each day there is class from 9:00 - 16:00 so you will also have time to see beautiful Barcelona. 

December 8 - 3D printing 101
On the first day we will start by explaining all methods of 3D printing that are available and why we use filament printing. We will discuss what machines and materials are on the market and how they work, including recycling.
After you understand how 3D printing with filament works, we will talk about what kind of shoes are ideal to print with that method and how to best design them.
December 10: Varieties and adjustments
After you have printed your first shoe, we will teach you some simple after-processing techniques to get rid of your support and any flaws your print might have. You will try on your shoe and make adjustments if needed. Then you will slice and print the second shoe of your pair. (You can also make two different shoes if you prefer).

December 11: 3D entrepreneurship
3D printing is ideal for custom shoes that can be produced locally and on-demand. On this final day we will talk about how to set up a business in 3D printing, taking you through the costs for setting up your business, how to create your margin structure and how to promote your business. In the meantime your second shoe will be printed, so you can take both your shoes home at the end of the day.

Course Requirements

This course is open for all shoe designer, whether you are still studying or already have a few years of experience. It is not for amateurs though, we do expect that you have a background in shoe design. You do not need any experience in 3D design yet, but it can certainly be a plus if you do.
You do not need to have any experience in 3D printing yet, but if you do have that then we can help you get to a more advanced level.

You will need to bring your own laptop to work on (PC or Mac). All software we will use is downloadable for free.
Meet your instructor

Nicoline van Enter

Nicoline van Enter is one of the founders of Footwearology and Footwearology Lab. She is a world-renowned technology forecaster and visionary thinker, working for tech builders and brands around the world. She has been printing wearable shoes since 2012 and has been consulting with several brands that make printed footwear, such as Feetz, Fused Footwear and Adidas. 
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You will be working with the printers in our lab, learning in-depth about both hardware and software.
Footwearology is the only academy for footwear professionals. We enable you to gain the knowledge that will get you, and the companies you work for, ready to create and embrace a better future. All our courses take place online and/or in our LAB in Barcelona, Spain.

Besides teaching, we do research and consulting, focusing on redesigning the entire footwear supply chain by directly connecting technology suppliers, creatives and social media platforms.

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