Class Description –

This class builds base skill that I have found that people desire in there leather care. The calls starts with what is leather and ends with a pair of shined shoes. This is a skill based class is built for both tops and bottoms. Half of the class is hands on.

What will be covered in this course? What is leather
• Anatomy of a boot
• Classification of boots
• How to clean boots/leathers
• How to condition boots/leathers
• How to protect boots/leathers
• This class is a discussion format, with several case study.
• There any no prerequisites to this class.
• This is a base class that will help people understand other boot related class.
• This is a Beginners class.

How do you envision the course being delivered?
• This class is designed to be done in a group of 6 to 15 people.
• attendees are expected to have a boot care kit.
• This class is designed to lead the student though one boot and self paced on the second boot.

2. General course goals/objectives

• Attendee should have a knowledge of what the differences between suede, tanned leather and finished leather.
• Attendee should be able to name 3 major boot makers.
• Attendee should be able to name 3 to 5 types of boots.
• Attendees are expected to have a boot care kit.
• This class is designed to lead the student though one boot and self paced on the second boot.

3. Outline of overall course structure

• This should be a 60 minute class.
• Half of the class is hands on.
• Class will deal with black dye, that can stain.
• Class will deal with fire as a tool and fire safety will be covered.
• This Class relates to Personal Service, House Service and Entertainment Skills.

4. Listing of general resources students will need for course

• There are no currently no books that will help with this class
• There is a cost to leather care in supplies for this class the base Kiwi Shoe Shine Kit is fine. It normally cost 6 dollars and Can be found at a cobbler store or Wal-mart as a default.