Find a Loper teacher
Kanto, Hokuriku , Tokai , Kansai , Kyushu
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Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture (Home studio open to the public. On-site workshops also available) I open up my studio space in my home in Zushi and hold workshops. For me, holding workshops has become an opportunity to meet new people. The people who make the shoes are so happy, and shoemaking itself is so much fun!! |
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[Leather Atelier HARUKA ] Haruka Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
Online and on-site workshops available. English Speakers
In addition to holding workshops and accepting custom orders at our atelier in Jiyugaoka, we also produce and sell shoe accessories.
We sell our products online on Minne and Creema, and also on consignment at shops that carry selected items from handmade artists. At university, I majored in fashion business in the UK, learning everything from the basics of clothing making to textiles and marketing. |
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A duo consisting of panda and alpaca.
With the concept of "Happiness starting from your feet!", we offer shoes and unique custom tassels that will make you feel energized just by looking at your feet.
Suginami Ward, Tokyo/Seya Ward, Yokohama City
panda alpaca We have a wide selection of interesting leathers waiting for you. |
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Heart leather Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo I have been teaching leather craft at Palm in Musashikoyama Shopping Arcade for 20 years. I also supervise workshops for companies and schools, and Hachette Collection Japan's "Leather Craft for Beginners." I discovered LOPER and was impressed by the freedom and fun of shoemaking. I would be happy if I could share this joy with you through the workshop. |
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Nerima Ward, Tokyo When I first encountered LOPER, I was really shocked! These shoes can be worn outside, but they offer a high degree of freedom, can be completed in one day, and come in a variety of patterns to match the unique soles - truly revolutionary. "Create your own original item in the workshop → Because you make it yourself, you can repair it and use it for a long time" is the most important policy in my leather stationery workshop. |
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Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture ( Mostly traveling workshops , no fixed location) Of all the items they create, including clothing, accessories, hats, bags, etc., the only one they have not been able to make is shoes. Also, it was difficult to find shoes that fit my specially shaped feet, so I was a "shoe refugee." Then I came across "Loper shoes," a service that allows you to make your own original shoes that fit you perfectly... It's fun to make them! It's fun to wear them! You can also have them altered, so it's always fun!!! I'm enjoying lots of fun! |
Hokuriku
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Mainly on-site workshops in Toyama Prefecture
We learn traditional shoemaking methods and create custom-made shoes. I had always wanted to be able to make my own shoes, and that's when I came across Loper. I was very impressed that I could easily experience the fun of making shoes, that I could repair them myself, and that since there was no glue required for shoemaking, I didn't have to worry about ventilation and it wasn't harmful to my body. I became a shoemaker because I enjoy making shoes so much, so I would be happy if you could share that joy with me. |
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Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
We've been running leather classes for 15 years! No way!! Shoes filled with all the things you love about yourself! I hope to enjoy shoemaking together and share the joy and excitement of crafting something. |
Kyushu
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Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture I saw it for the first time on Instagram and was shocked! A shoe workshop? Can you make shoes in about 5 hours? Can you customize them using different leathers? I was surprised to learn that they even do repairs! I had always dreamed of becoming a shoemaker, so I was determined to become a certified instructor, and immediately bought three pairs of shoes and had them made! I was so impressed with the finished product. So cute!! I would be happy if I could convey the excitement and thrill of my first ever Loper shoes to leather lovers and fashion enthusiasts in Kagoshima. |
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Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
(Workshops are mainly held on the second floor of the Count Three store. Please inquire for on-site workshops.) Hello! This is Mau. Thank you for taking a look❣ We hold workshops in summer and winter on the second floor of the select shop countthree in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. We promise you a very satisfying day! Get a feel for the atmosphere of the workshop on Instagram @loper_countthree ♫ |
Tokai
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Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture I usually work in the relaxation industry, helping people relieve their daily fatigue, and I also run Loper workshops a few days a month! I love making things, workshops, and having fun. Making shoes for the first time is a time of freedom, filled with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. I want to share this joy with more people. |
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Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture On-site workshops also available Nice to meet you! I'm MIYUKI. I love going out by car or motorbike to eat delicious food, visiting places rich in nature, and having new experiences. She has been working in the beauty industry for 20 years, and currently runs a private salon, while cherishing the time she spends pursuing new passions. Meeting Roper was a shock. You can make your own shoes! I immediately signed up for the workshop. The warmth of the leather and the sense of accomplishment when it's finished. Fascinated by the warmth of the shoes he made with his own hands, he began working as a lecturer. "Adults are hooked Making one and only shoes in the world Even in the midst of your busy daily life, why not take some quality time to work for yourself? I look forward to meeting everyone through this workshop! |
Loper Headquarters
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Graduated from the Department of Product Design at Arnhem University of the Arts in the Netherlands. While still a student, he worked as a planner at Prof Designs LLC, based on the work he exhibited at the Milan Salone. In 2012, we began developing Loper with the aim of sustainable shoe manufacturing. In 2019, we began selling kits that allow anyone to make shoes. He holds workshops all over Japan and makes shoes one by one with each person. Starting in 2022, the Loper instructor qualification course will be established. In 2025, we will hold regular workshops at our atelier in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, and are involved in training and supporting instructors across the country. |