Best Foot Forward - with Sasha Archer

11am–11.45am | Bookable seating

Step inside the world of footwear with community artist Sasha Archer, who spent a decade working as a footwear designer for the UK high street as well as working as a bespoke shoemaker.

Drawing on that experience, Sasha will share an insider's perspective on how shoes are designed and made and some of the things we can look for when choosing our footwear.

Explore materials, construction and craftsmanship, discover what can tell us about the quality of a pair of shoes and pick up practical ideas for caring for your footwear and extending its life.

A chance to look differently at something most of us wear every day – and consider how choosing carefully, understanding what we buy and looking after what we already own can help us consume differently.

About Sasha Archer

Sasha Archer is a shamanic and creative practitioner devoted to helping others reconnect with themselves, the land and creativity.

After a decade designing footwear for the UK high street, Sasha returned to her love of craft. Today, her creative practice spans pottery, teaching, workshops and retreats, bringing together nature connection, creativity, ritual and ceremony.

Booking

This talk is free to attend. You can book in advance to guarantee a seat.

Please click here to book your free place – Eventbrite Booking

When booking, select your free Women Who Make Festival ticket first, followed by the Add-On Ticket for this talk.

There may also be a small number of seats available on the day on a first come, first served basis, with additional space to stand and listen.

Accessibility

Accessibility information for Masson Mills, Home by Milestone and the festival can be found on the main Women Who Make Festival event page.

You can also find detailed venue access information on the Masson Mills website.

If you have any access requirements or would like to discuss your visit with us, please get in touch.