Footwear Symposium: Shoemakers Guild in Ashland

These Guilds were and are associations of artisans or merchants who control the practice of their craft in a particular town. Unlikely in modern days Guilds are hard to find. And when it comes to particular shoe/footwear maker guilds it’s really hard to find one to join.

Shoemaking profession is now become popular day by day. Number of personnel being involve to this profession. For example Keith Poh, a Singaporean banker quit his job and become shoemaker.  Vast numbers of shoemaker are quite professional and some others are hobbyist.

According to history First shoemakers’ guild is recorded in 1202. Europe was flourish land for any kind of Guild. Europe North America also famous for Guild. “Footwear Symposium” is one of Guild for shoemaker which started their journey in Ashland, Oregon of United State of America from last year 2015.