Founded in Broad Ripple in 2018, Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar is a custom design studio where every pair is an original. The canvas is sneakers, but Hoosiers aren’t required to be artists to participate in this sneaker art experience.
Designed for participants aged 5 and up, Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar features four self-guided sneaker art classes, including Kicasso-brand shoes, BYOS (Bring Your Own Shoe): Canvas, Converse shoes, and BYOS: Leather. Each class is led by an experienced instructor to help “bring out the creative side in you,” according to the website.
Each class provides all the materials and supplies needed, including paint, brushes, aprons and shoes – except for the BYOS: Leather shoe design class, which requires participants to bring their own pair of shoes, such as Air Force 1s, as they’re easiest to customize, according to the website.
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Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar also hosts a variety of public events in addition to classes, including themed sneaker art experiences at Upland Brewing. Upcoming events currently include May The Fourth Be With You, Pre-Pride Week, Let’s GO! Pokémon and Hoosier Gameday sneaker art experiences.
Guests can also book the studio for private events such as birthdays, team-building or corporate events, and girls’ nights out.
For those who want to enjoy the sneaker art experience at home, Kicasso offers a sneaker art kit with canvas and leather shoes or a supplies-only option to DIY. This can be paired with the virtual class option led by a team member over Zoom.
Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar is located at 6416 Ferguson St. For more information about upcoming events or to book a class, visit kicasoindy.com. To get in contact, email info@kicassoindy.com or call 317-245-3394.
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