BATA SHOE MUSEUM,update

 

Rough & Ready Book Launch Celebration Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating the gritty, rebellious, and often surprising history of the cowboy boot with the book launch of Rough and Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots, paired with a live performance by Canadian country icons, The Sadies on Friday, March 27. Rough & Ready is a definitive history book that tracks cowboy boots from the early cattle trails to contemporary fashion, revealing the diverse craftsmanship that continues to shape and influence contemporary culture across the world. Books will be available for purchase, and author and BSM Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack will be in attendance, signing copies. Rough & Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots  is available worldwide starting Tuesday, March 10. BUY TICKETS  Shoe Design 101 Step into the world of footwear design with Shoe Design 101, a hands-on introductory course led by Toronto-based designer and shoemaker Jasmine Martins on Saturday, March 28. In this workshop, participants will learn the foundations of shoe design — from sketching silhouettes and choosing materials to understanding proportions and construction techniques. BUY TICKETS  Fuzzy Slipper Making Guided by designer and educator Jennifer Allison, you’ll learn the foundations of footwear construction while crafting your own pair of fuzzy slippers on Saturday, April 25 — perfect for unwinding in style or adding a handmade statement piece to your wardrobe. BUY TICKETS Don't Miss Out  From Marvel to Wicked ~ Go behind the curtain and learn from shoemaker Jeff Churchill from Jitterbug Boy about his recent projects on March 5.  Customize your sneakers ~ Get creative with artist Jasmin Pannu who will guide you to paint your own custom shoe design on March 14.  March Break at the BSM ~ Join us for a fun-filled week from March 16 - 20 and become an artist and creator by immersing yourself in self-guided activities perfect for all ages. In the Shop Roger Vivier launched their new monograph Roger Vivier, Heritage and Imagination, published by Rizzoli during Paris Haute Couture Week. Curated by our Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack, this book embodies the Maison's heritage and contemporary creativity through the volume’s high-quality photography, archival research, interviews and essays. Only a limited amount of copies are available now in our Museum gift shop.

Follow Us @batashoemuseum COPYRIGHT @ 2025 BATA SHOE MUSEUM, TORONTO, CANADA. ALL RIGHT RESERVED. 327 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Canada M5S 1W7 batashoemuseum.ca 416.979.7799