Homespun Kent, Makers’ Series: Shoemaking with Andrew Rowand

Join us for an exciting program with Connecticut shoemaker Andrew Rowand as he guides us through the art of handcrafting shoes. Rowand has been a shoemaker for over a decade, specializing in the recreation of historical footwear from the 17th to 19th centuries. He uses period-appropriate tools, materials, and techniques in his craft. Currently, he is researching and cataloging shoes that have been discovered in early New England structures as part of his work. In addition to his shoemaking and research, Andrew serves as the curator and site administrator of the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, Connecticut.