We moved to the Shoefactory in 2001, having seen it first on a website for unusual buildings...
it certainly
was! The owner, Carl Alban, had cleared the building and fitted out two floors as living areas. He became our project manager
and trusted friend, together we gradually designed the building to suit our requirements.
We
all mucked in and did the work ourselves - with the occasional help of some lovely skilled professionals, who were greatly
intrigued by what was going on.
It is a very special place.
The building now houses; us, our
teaching, regular jazz workshops, recording -
and various music projects.
