There are an awful lot of places offering textiles courses these days, but only few cater to students as far afield as America and Australia. Prescott and Mackay School of Fashion and Accessory Design, to give it its full title, is impressively international. They offer shoe making courses in New York, Melbourne and London (which is also home to their two award winning Black Truffle shops). Dip your toe in the water by booking a place on their one-day Moccasin course in London on the 8th September.