What are you up to in the summer days to come? Looking for a few fun evenings out doing something creative with like-minded folks? Come hang out with us - have fun learning a new craft and walk out with an amazing project to wear!
If you live in or near Winnipeg, you're in luck... Northern Heart Designs is hosting a three week course to teach you how to make your very own summer moccasins. If you've ever wanted to create your own now is the time - but don't wait as we expect this class to fill up quickly! Summer mocs are designed as a plain moccasin - for comfortable and functional outdoor wear. Beading is not required or part of the class, but you may add on your own if you wish. Leather weave, braiding and banding are part of dressing as you like.
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What: Northern Heart Designs will be teaching a "How to make summer mocs" class, live and in person. If you are remote and unable to attend, please see our courses and kits section - you are able to participate virtually as part of the online class group and video tutorials along with your kit
WHEN: Three weekly sessions on your choice of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm. Our first weekly sessions are available for the week of July 7th, 2026 and our final week of sessions will be the week of Sep 29, 2026
Where: Under our market tent classroom space, 721 Parkhill St, Winnipeg. This is an outdoor open air space where you can enjoy the fresh air while you work!
Investment: Total cost for materials, supplies with 3 weeks of in-class instruction and ongoing support for future projects (including patterning and instructions) is $145 (taxes in). Like all things, you do get what you pay for - we use only premium hides, materials and sole material in our products...so only the best for our students as well.
What you'll learn: How to properly handle and prepare all of the materials, sewing and construction - everything to make a complete pair of summer mocs from start to finish (and be able to make more in the future should you wish!). Custom patterning (from a foot tracing), leather sewing technique, leather weave etc! The basics of these techniques will be taught. **We will be capping the class at a maximum of 6 students to ensure everyone gets adequate instruction and assistance.**
Make your color choices and let your imagination soar! At the end of this course, you'll walk out with your very own custom handmade summer moccasins!
All the materials will be supplied based on your choices. You get to choose the colour (or colours if you'd like to do two-tone) for the standard suede hide. Standard lining materials, artificial sinew, threads, needles, sole material etc are included. *If you wish to pay the additional cost of materials - like different leathers beyond the standards, you are welcome to (those options are available in the drop down menus). Students will only be required to supply some simple personal use tools like scissors, needle nose plyers, pen etc.
Payment details/Cancellation Policy
A deposit of $75 is required to register and the balance of $70 is required on or before the start date - or you may choose to pay the full amount with registration.
Deposits can be refunded if cancellation notice is given to us prior to one week from start date. No deposit refunds will be made after one week from start date.
As always, please feel free to send a message if you have any questions. We look forward to teaching you how to make your own summer mocs our way - with all the little quality controls, leather sewing tips and tricks learned over the years!