Custom Sneaker Workshop

Transform your sneakers into a one-of-a-kind pair in our hands-on sneaker customisation workshop in London.


London Sneaker School
London Sneaker School
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3 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 6 to 15
  £80 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Prep Your Sneakers

Prep Your Sneakers

Start by preparing your sneakers so they're ready for customisation. We'll show you how to create the right surface for a clean, lasting finish.


Start Your Design

Start Your Design

Pick your colours and start bringing your ideas to life. You'll learn how to apply specialist sneaker paints for a smooth, professional finish.


Add Colour

Add Colour

Build up your design with colour, working across different panels of your sneakers and seeing the transformation take shape.


Get Creative With Details

Get Creative with Details

Make your pair truly personal by experimenting with graphics and details that take your design beyond paint alone.


Add Your Finishing Touches

Add Your Finishing Touches

It's the little details that make them yours. Add graphics, accents and personal touches to create a pair nobody else has.


Finish & Lace Up

Finish & Lace Up

Bring everything together with the final details and lace up your newly customised sneakers ready for the reveal.


Your One-of-a-Kind Pair

Your One-of-a-Kind Pair

And they're done. You'll leave London Sneaker School with a completely unique pair of sneakers designed and customised by you.


Step into London Sneaker School and turn a pair of sneakers into something completely your own.
In this hands-on custom sneaker workshop in London, you'll pick up a range of professional customisation techniques before planning and creating your own one-of-one design, with guidance from the experienced team every step of the way.
You'll have access to specialist tools, materials and a huge range of colours, so you can keep things subtle or go all out and completely transform your sneakers.
Throughout the session, you'll:
  • Learn how to properly prepare your sneakers for customisation
  • Explore colour, design and different creative approaches
  • Pick up specialist painting and customisation techniques
  • Create and apply your own design
  • Get hands-on guidance from the London Sneaker School team
  • Leave with a completely unique pair of sneakers, customised by you
No previous design or customisation experience needed – you'll be guided through the whole process step by step, with plenty of freedom to experiment and run with your own ideas.
It's a relaxed, social workshop, making it perfect for friends, couples, birthdays, celebrations, or anyone after a properly different creative experience in London.
Come with a pair of sneakers. Leave with a pair nobody else owns.
What you'll get
All specialist customisation materials, paints, and tools are provided, along with expert tuition and guidance from the London Sneaker School team.
Knowledge required
No previous experience is required. This workshop is completely beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Bring one pair of sneakers that you'd like to customise.
We recommend bringing a clean pair in good condition. White or light-coloured leather sneakers offer the most possibilities for customisation.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.


FAQ

Can I book a private session?
Yes. We run private workshops for birthdays, celebrations, team events and corporate groups. Private sessions can be arranged for groups of different sizes.
How long does the paint last?
We use professional-grade sneaker paints designed specifically for customisation. When properly cared for, your custom design will hold up to normal wear. We’ll also give you care tips at the end of the workshop.
What type of sneakers are best for customising?
Smooth leather sneakers work best, particularly white or light-coloured pairs. Styles such as Nike Air Force 1s are ideal, but plenty of other leather sneakers work well too.
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What if I'm not creative or can't draw?
Absolutely no problem. You don't need to be able to draw or have any design experience. Our team will help you develop an idea and guide you through the customisation process step by step.
Can I come with friends even if we all want to create different designs?
es! Everyone works on their own pair and can create something completely different. You'll learn the techniques together, then have the freedom to take your sneakers in your own direction.
Location

London Sneaker School, 39 Gransden Ave, London E8 3QA

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London Sneaker School
London Sneaker School

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London Sneaker School is a footwear school and creative studio dedicated to making the world of footwear design, making and customisation accessible to everyone.
Based in London, we bring together experienced shoemakers, designers and creatives to teach everything from sneaker customisation to traditional shoemaking. Our workshops are designed for complete beginners, so you don't need any previous experience – just a willingness to get stuck in and create something of your own.
We've welcomed hundreds of people through our doors, from individuals making their very first pair of shoes to groups and teams from some of the world's best-known brands.
We love teaching because footwear is such an engaging way to introduce people to design and making. There's something incredibly satisfying about starting with an idea and leaving with something you've transformed with your own hands.
Our custom sneaker workshops are relaxed, social and hands-on. You'll learn techniques from our team, experiment with colour, materials and different approaches to customisation, and then use those skills to create a completely unique pair of sneakers.
One of our favourite moments is when someone arrives convinced they're "not creative" and leaves proudly carrying something they've designed and made themselves.
At London Sneaker School, we believe creativity is for everyone. Whether you're joining us with friends, celebrating an occasion or bringing your team together, we'll give you the skills, tools and support to create something you're genuinely proud of.

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