What is more convenient snowshoes or skis?
Welcome. Been some time since I used skis. Not necessarily workable unless you're going some distance. And when you get there, skis restrict movement so getting any work done is a pain. So I think snow shoes are a better choice. If I were making them, I'd probably cut lots of thin strips, and a form. Steam the strips and glue then together tight around the form. Then I'd drill holes and string some kind of material across them. Probably 1/4 to 3/8ths strip of leather. You'd lash your boots down onto that leather stripping.
I think most snow shoes are about 8-9 inches wide, by 16-18 inches long, oval on the leading edge, straight sides and closed off in the back. Been awhile since I saw my last pair.