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Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts
“A New School for an old craft”! That’s how Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts has created a space for the timeless & historically important craft of leatherwork and shoemaking. Right here in Chicago you can make your own shoes, bags, belts, and more! We sat down with Manager Deborah Janssens and Marketing Manager Leah Zimmerman, both of whom also teach, to hear Sara McIntosh’s founding story and how years in New Mexico eventually led to the school’s opening here. We talk “why leather” and what about it makes artists get so addicted! Hear about their classes, both for beginners like us and seasoned artists who use the studio to develop skills. We chat about the history of shoes and why making your own is good for the planet and your soul. We end with rapid fire, learning their favorite leather goods and what’s trending right now! USE CODE “SIP15” FOR 15% OFF A LEATHER WORK 101 CLASS! LEATHER WORK 101: https://chicagoschoolofshoemaking.com/leather-work-101/ INFO: https://chicagoschoolofshoemaking.com/ INSTAGRAM: @leatherschoolchicago
