Projects
Fellows
Japan is the newest epicentre of handmade and bespoke footwear and is home to some of the world’s finest shoemakers. By contrast Australia has just a handful of shoemakers that have the skills necessary to create hand welted footwear (hand welting is a construction method indicative of the highest quality footwear). Through his Churchill Fellowship, Josef investigates the Japanese shoe making industry in detail, meets its makers, supporting tradespeople and learns from some of its masters.
For many years now the Churchill Trust has welcomed sponsorships and bequests from individuals and organisations of goodwill who wish to support passionate Australians striving for excellence.