College Workshop: Custom Shoes with Dearr Bella Designs

Explore the basics of custom shoe art with Raleigh-based artist Bella Dearr. This workshop covers how to prepare your shoes, paint them, and seal your work for durability. All materials provided; participants should bring a pair of shoes to work on. For students 17+.

About the artist
Bella Dearr is a Raleigh-based artist who’s been customizing shoes since 2019, when she painted her first pair. She works across a wide range of projects, from custom sneakers to large-scale murals. Since graduating from NCSU, she’s continued to pursue art entrepreneurship.

Photo: Courtesy of Bella Dearr