Made To Order. Made To Last.
Certificate in
Shoe Making
Artisanry
Where Artisanry Meets Creativity
Founded by Dodi Mohammad, the City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Shoe Making Artisanry at CENTEXS prepares the next generation of independent shoe artisans. The programme combines technical mastery, entrepreneurial capability and creative identity formation, empowering graduates to build their own footwear labels. Each pair is made to order, with clients choosing the materials, colours and finishes.
The programme is City & Guilds Assured at CENTEXS. City & Guilds traces its institutional heritage to the City and Guilds of London Institute, founded in 1878 and subsequently incorporated by Royal Charter.
Dodi Mohammad- Course Coordinator, Tradisi Busana PR,
Publicist (Malaysia) to Prof Datuk Jimmy Choo OBE
Whether you seek a pair of shoes crafted to your material and colour preferences, or you dream of becoming the artisan who crafts them, this is where it begins...
Entrepreneurship
Artisanry
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Identity
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Business skills to launch and sustain an independent label
Finding and refining your voice as a
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THE PRACTICE - MADE TO ORDER EXPLAINED
Every pair begins with a conversation. There is no stock, no shelf; only a considered exchange between artisan and client, where ideas are shaped, refined, and brought to life through skilled hands. What emerges is not simply a product, but a reflection of intent, identity, and craft.
OUR ARTISANS
Our students rave about the quality of our shoemaking course. Here’s what they have to say about their experience.
Hisyamuddin Jahar, Footwear Designer (Sarawak)
"The craftsmanship is exceptional. You can feel the attention to detail in every stitch, and the comfort is on another level. It’s rare to find shoes that balance design and wearability this well."
Reen Hassan, Footwear Designer (Sarawak)
"What impressed me most is the consistency in quality. Each pair feels thoughtfully made, not mass-produced. It’s clear there’s real passion behind the brand."
Zuriati Abdullah, Footwear Designer
(Sarawak)
"I’m very particular about materials and finishing, and these shoes exceeded my expectations. They elevate even the simplest outfit while still being incredibly comfortable for long days."
HOW TO COMMISSION
ABOUT THE RESEARCH
Dodi Mohammed’s research positions shoe artisanry as a serious educational discipline; one that unites technical skill, creative identity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Through a programme certified by the City & Guilds of London Institute, this work challenges conventional academic boundaries, demonstrating that craft is not secondary, but a rigorous and meaningful field of study.