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Designing Your New Kicks
6 Lessons-
StartPick Your Path - A Creative Kickstart (See what’s possible)
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StartFinding Your Inspiration (Step into creative flow)
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StartTemplates Made Easy (Your guide to the perfect outline)
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StartSketch & Play: Practice on Your Templates (Test before you tread) (lesson in progress)
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StartBlock & Roll: Auditioning a Quilt Block on Your Clogs
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StartTest the Look: Digital Preview Tools for Your Designs
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Painting Your Shoes - Choose Your Path
9 Lessons-
StartPrime Before You Paint
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StartChanging the Base Color
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StartAngleus Leather Paints Process
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StartTextile Paints Process
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StartPaint Markers Process
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StartUpdating Your Hardware Color
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StartProtecting Your Shoes with Angelus Sealer
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StartProtecting Your Shoes with Spray Varnish
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StartBonus: Shoe Repair with E-6000 or Shoe Goo
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Turn plain old shoes into WALKING WEARABLE ART!
You don’t need to be artistic - just curious and willing to PLAY.
The skills to create a lifetime of designer footwear for
less than the cost of one pair of new (boring, normal) shoes!
Comfortable, familiar, but too ugly out to wear.
Boring Shoes?
LEARN TO ADD...
A splash of color...
A brushstroke of personality...
A playful spirit..
AAAAHHH-MAZING!
You'll create a pair of shoes that turns heads and makes you say,
“Thanks — I painted them myself.”
Instead of tossing them, imagine giving your favorite (worn out but comfy)
shoes a second life!
VIDEO LESSONS:
4 Modules, more than 20 lessons. All the links and downloadable written resources you'll need.
Learn at your own pace. You can pause, replay, and paint whenever you have time.
PRINTABLE TEMPLATES & DESIGN EXAMPLES:
Practice before paint ever touches your shoes — no fear, no pressure.
Learn how to make exact templates of whatever pair you choose to turn into amazing designer shoes!
COMPLETE SUPPLY LIST WITH LINKS:
No guesswork or wasted money.
You’ll know exactly what works for specific shoe types, and where to get it.
LONG-TERM ACCESS:
Immediately access all the videos and start painting!
Learn once, paint forever!
UPCYCLE!
BEFORE:
UGLY BUT SO COMFY!
AFTER:
TURN HEADS EVERYWHERE YOU GO!
You'll learn everything you need to know,
STEP-by-STEP
- Choosing the right shoes and materials
- Cleaning, priming, and base-coating
- Plan your design using our inspiration
- Practice with printable templates
- Painting with confidence (even if you’re a beginner)
- Sealing and finishing for durability
Student Work
"I'm over the top happy with the way me first two projects look. The class had so much great information that it has made the process really easy."
-Tana Doss
You’ll leave with a pair of shoes you love, the confidence to paint more, and the joy of making something that’s completely yours.
Meet Your Teacher: Lyric Montgomery Kinard
Lyric is an award winning textile artist with a passion for sparking the creativity that she knows each of her students possesses. With playful support and gentle encouragement she creates a classroom environment where discovery and joy are the products of a willingness to freely play and fearlessly learn.
One of Lyric’s greatest joys is sharing that moment when a student realizes that they do, indeed, have a spark of creativity inside them. She then gives them the tools to fan that spark into a steady flame.
As a recognition of her skill in the classroom she has been named the IAPQ Teacher of the Year for 2011. She is the author of the book Art + Quilt: design principles and creativity exercises. She has written extensively for Quilting Arts and a number of other magazines, appeared on Quilting Arts TV, and The Quilt Show, and is co-founder of the Global Quilt Connection.
Do I need to be an artist to take this class?
Nope! This workshop is made for absolute beginners. You’ll get templates, examples, and clear instruction — no guessing required.
What kind of shoes can I paint?
Canvas, leather, or fabric shoes work best. Avoid plastic or patent surfaces. You are encouraged to find a pair of thrifted shoes for your first project. We’ll go over your options in the first live Q&A.
What if I mess up?
You can’t really! Most mistakes are easy to fix, and you’ll learn how. We start with practice templates, so you’ll feel confident before painting your actual shoes. And remember - try it out on a pair of thrifted shoes first!
Will the paint last?
Yes — when sealed properly, your designs are flexible and weather-resistant. I’ll show you exactly how to make them wearable and durable. Although, we can't make any guarantees if you are really rough on your shoes!
What if I can't make the live sessions?
Everything is recorded and added to your class portal. You can rewatch anytime.
