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SUMMARY:From Marvel to Wicked: In Conversation with Shoemaker Jeff Churchill
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $30 \nStep behind the curtain of Hollywood magic with master shoemaker Jeff Churchill\, founder of Jitterbug Boy Footwear. Known for crafting iconic shoes for some of the biggest films and musicals—including Wicked\, Superman\, Jurassic World\, Oppenheimer\, Spider-Man numerous Marvel blockbusters and many\, many more. Jeff’s creations have helped bring beloved characters to life\, one step at a time. \nIn this fascinating talk\, Jeff will share stories from his workshop\, insights into the artistry and precision behind bespoke movie footwear\, and a glimpse into what it takes to design shoes that balance fantasy with function. Whether for superheroes\, villains\, or Broadway stars\, his work combines imagination\, craftsmanship\, and storytelling. \nJoin us for this exclusive conversation at the Bata Shoe Museum\, where film\, fashion\, and craft meet. Ticket includes museum access. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \n\nABOUT JEFF CHURCHILL: \n \nFor over 25 years\, Jeff Churchill has been crafting extraordinary footwear that brings characters to life. His journey into shoemaking began almost by accident — after spending his teens immersed in theatre\, a twist of fate led him to the world of shoes\, where he’s been ever since. Two decades ago\, Jeff returned home to Toronto and founded Jitterbug Boy Original Footwear. What began as a small operation focused on circus and theatre productions soon grew into something much bigger. As his reputation for precision and creativity spread\, Jeff’s work caught the attention of the film and television industries — and the rest is history. Today\, Jitterbug Boy is a go-to destination for productions around the world\, creating custom footwear for everything from superhero blockbusters to award-winning period dramas to beloved indie films. His shoes have appeared on the biggest stars\, in the biggest movies — Pretty good for a little workshop in Toronto. \nPhoto Credit: Krista Fogel \n\nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/in-conversation-with-jeff-churchill/
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SUMMARY:Late Night at the BSM: Zine Making
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 12\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with General Admission \nTry something new as you explore the world of print\, collage\, and creativity in this drop-in zine-making workshop inspired by designer André Perugia\, the visionary shoemaker who turned footwear into art. Known for his experimental sketches and collaborations with some of the most daring couturiers of the early 20th century\, Perugia’s work reflected the same spirit of innovation and self-expression that defines zine culture today. \nJoin us for an evening of hands-on creation as we explore design\, identity\, and personal storytelling through the pages of your own handmade zine. All materials will be provided — just bring your imagination and a willingness to experiment. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/late-night-at-the-bsm-2/
CATEGORIES:Drop In Activity
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SUMMARY:Shoe Customization 101
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 14\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $55 \nGet creative and express your personal style with artist Jasmin Pannu as she guides you to paint your own custom shoe design. Art materials including paint and brushes are included. Participants must provide their own new or used shoes to customize\, clean white sneakers are recommended for best results. \nThis workshop is recommended for participants 10 and up. All skill levels. \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nABOUT THE ARTIST\n \nJasmin Pannu is an award-winning Artist who creates murals and custom artworks with influence\, space\, people and purpose in mind. She has over 100 murals and paintings across the Toronto area\, as well as select international projects. She has worked with clients such as StART Toronto\, Nike\, Lancome\, Footlocker\, Inkbox\, Indigo\, Coca-Cola\, Starbucks\, City of Toronto\, Happy Place\, and more. Her art has been exhibited at the ROM\, MOCA\, and the Ontario Science Centre. Learn more. \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
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SUMMARY:March Break at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 16 – Friday\, March 20\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: Included with general admission \nUnleash Your Inner Sneaker Artist! 👟 🎨 Join us for a fun-filled week and become an artist and creator by immersing yourself in self-guided activities perfect for all ages. Make a custom shoe pin\, perfect your style with lace beading\, and collect special shoe charms to upgrade your favourite footwear. Beyond the crafting fun\, take a guided exhibition tour to learn about the fascinating history of footwear\, and then enjoy a shoe design presentation with one of our expert education guides. Finally\, enter the Be a Shoe Designer contest by drawing your own sneaker design and posting it on the community design board for a chance to win a prize!  \nMarch Break at the BSM is a drop-in\, self-guided program included with General Admission. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  \nSchedule\n11:00 am – Guided Exhibition Tour\n12:00 pm – Be a Shoe Designer\n2:00 pm – Guided Exhibition Tour\n3:00 pm – Be a Shoe Designer \nEach program runs for 45 minutes to 1-hour.  \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/march-break-2026/
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SUMMARY:Curator's Talk: Celebrating the Most Collaborated Sneakers
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, March 22\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: Included with General Admission \nJoin us for our next Curator’s Talk where our BSM Director and Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack will explore the rich histories of some of the sneakers most commonly used in collaborations: the Converse All Star\, Nike Air Force 1\, Air Jordan 1 and the Vans Slip-on. Far more than blank canvases\, these famous sneakers carry stories of innovation\, culture\, and creativity that have made them icons in their own right and popular choices for collabs. Whether you’re a sneaker enthusiast or curious about the intersection of art and fashion\, this talk will take you behind the scenes of some of the most influential sneakers ever created. \nRSVP NOW \n\nABOUT ELIZABETH SEMMELHACK: \n \nAs Director and Senior Curator at the Bata Shoe Museum\, Elizabeth applies her extensive cultural and art history background to guide the mission forward while exploring the multiple roles and meanings of footwear through innovative exhibitions. With over 20 exhibitions curated\, Semmelhack has helped transform the Bata Shoe Museum into an internationally recognized center for footwear scholarship\, revealing how shoes illuminate our understanding of diverse social\, political\, and cultural histories across time and geography. \nNamed by FASHION Magazine as one of the world’s “top five game-changing fashion curators”\, Semmelhack’s perspective and expertise have been featured in major publications\, broadcasts\, and television shows across the globe. She has authored nearly 30 articles and chapters as well as numerous books and catalogs\, including Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture (2015)\, which has sold over 30\,000 copies worldwide. \n\nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/curator-talk-sneakers/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Rough and Ready Book Launch x The Sadies Live
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, March 27\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $30 General Admission or $90 including a signed copy of the Rough and Ready book\, a custom Rough & Ready bandana made by Canadian designer Hayley Elsaesser\, and one beverage. \nGet 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 icons\, The Sadies.  \nAccompanying our current exhibition\, Rough & Ready: A History of the Cowboy Boot\, 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. \nCome for the history\, stay for the music\, and leave inspired by footwear that’s walked through rodeos\, rebellions\, and rock shows. \nAgenda\n7:00 pm – Doors open\n8:00 pm – Remarks from author Elizabeth Semmelhack\n8:15 pm – The Sadies\n9:15 pm – Reception and book signing\n10:30 pm – Museum closes  \nBUY TICKETS \n\nABOUT THE BOOK \nWritten by BSM Director & Senior Curator\, Elizabeth Semmelhack and published by Rizzoli\, Rough and Ready includes engaging narratives\, insightful interviews with Lee Miller\, Lisa Sorrell and Jamie Nudie\, and vibrant images that showcase the evolution of the cowboy boot through five transformative eras: “Real” explores multicultural origins and the authentic cowboys who wore them; “Rodeo” examines Western mythmaking through Wild West shows\, early film\, and dude ranches; “Rhinestone” delves into country western music\, Nudie Cohn’s designs\, and the shifting archetypes from Gene Autry’s moral code to John Wayne’s tougher persona; “Right” investigates the boots’ emergence as luxury commodities during the Reagan years and Urban Cowboy phenomenon; and “Reclaimed” presents contemporary reinterpretations from the Western-inspired fashion of Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams to modern bootmakers. Complementing the authoritative foundation are in-depth essays by BSM Curator and Manager of Exhibitions\, Nishi Bassi\, and Assistant Professor of Indigenous Knowledges and Fashion Design\, Parsons School of Design\, Justine Woods.\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nElizabeth Semmelhack is the Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum\, where she has curated over twenty exhibitions\, including the blockbuster traveling exhibition Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture. Previous titles include Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks\, and Collab: Sneakers x Culture. Elizabeth applies her extensive cultural and art history background to guide the Museum’s mission forward while exploring the multiple roles and meanings of footwear through innovative exhibitions. With over 20 exhibitions curated\, Semmelhack has helped transform the Bata Shoe Museum into an internationally recognized center for footwear scholarship\, revealing how shoes illuminate our understanding of diverse social\, political\, and cultural histories across time and geography.\n\n\nABOUT THE SADIES: \nThe Sadies are Toronto-based country-rock veterans who have been blending cosmic Americana\, garage psychedelia\, and surf-infused twang since 1994. The band currently consists of Travis Good\, Sean Dean\, and Mike Belitsky\, carrying forward a legacy built alongside founding member Dallas Good\, who passed away unexpectedly in 2022. Sons of Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame members The Good Brothers\, the band merges their deep roots in traditional country with punk-fueled energy and experimental edge. \nKnown for extensive collaborations with artists like Neko Case\, Blue Rodeo\, Jon Langford\, Gord Downie\, and Neil Young\, The Sadies have built a reputation for both their own acclaimed recordings and as one of North America’s most versatile backing bands. Their 2022 album Colder Streams\, created with Dallas Good\, won the Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year and was shortlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize\,  cementing their status as Canadian music icons whose genre-defying sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide.\n \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
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SUMMARY:Shoe Design 101
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $30 \nStep into the world of footwear design with Shoe Design 101\, a hands-on introductory course led by Toronto-based designer and shoemaker Jasmine Martins. In this workshop\, participants will learn the foundations of shoe design — from sketching silhouettes and choosing materials to understanding proportions and construction techniques.  \nGuided by Jasmine\, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to start drawing up your own shoe collection. Perfect for beginners and fashion enthusiasts alike\, this class offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process that brings footwear to life. Join us for this inspiring session and take your first step toward becoming a footwear designer. \nInstruction\, materials\, and museum access all included \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \n\nABOUT JASMINE MARTINS: \n \nJasmine Martins is a Toronto-based footwear designer known for her vibrant\, made-to-order creations that celebrate individuality\, colour\, and craftsmanship. Trained at the University of the Arts London and Arsutoria in Milan\, Jasmine blends traditional shoemaking techniques with modern design sensibilities. Since launching Jasmine Martins Footwear in 2020\, she’s built a growing reputation for bespoke shoes\, freelance design\, and thoughtful collaborations that bring personal stories to life through design.\n \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
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