Chicago School of Shoemaking

We are dedicated to teaching the art of hand-making shoes to promote self-sufficiency and sustainability. Our goal is to empower all people to enjoy a satisfying and liberating experience around the art of footwear construction. "Buy a pair of shoes and you cover your feet for a year or two. Learn how to make shoes and you can shoe yourself, family and friends for a lifetime."

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October 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 2 Shoemakers attended
Design Your Dream Shoe
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We'll get out our sketch pads and design the shoe or boot of our dreams. I'll have lots of shoe hardware and leathers there to help you see what's possible. It will be... Learn more
September 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 10 Shoemakers attended
Visit the Chicago School of Shoemaking Open House
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This meetup is to acquaint members with the Chicago School of Shoemaking and what it has to offer. We will do occasional leather projects to have fun and talk about... Learn more

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Erin joined
February 20 at 6:26 PM

"I am a craft business owner who has been a life long maker of things! Shoes are one of the things I'm fascinated to learn how to make. Though heaven forbid I find another reason to buy more craft supplies..."
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Sara McIntosh started Leather Working to Start
February 17 at 8:22 AM

"Ok--all you shoemakers out there! For most people it's a big leap to think about making shoes from scratch. Why not start with a leather working class so you can see what those materials are all about?..."

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maggie alvarado joined
February 15 at 3:02 PM

"hi my name is Maggie Alvarado I am a mother of 4 adult children and a wife to the best husband. I do civil war reenacting. I sew clothes and make quilts formy friends and family. I would love to learn how to make shoes that I could wear at events."
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Charmain joined
January 17 at 4:56 PM

"I love to learn!!!"
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sean shaffer joined
January 13 at 11:06 AM

"I have sewing and craft skills but no shoemaking experience. I am looking forward to learning."
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Mark Perry joined
January 9 at 12:34 AM

"My name is Mark I love shoes I've sold shoes for 17 years, now I'm looking to learn the art of making Handmade shoes. Also wanted to network with other shoe people and get some advice and make new friends"
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Retroneon joined
January 8 at 2:00 AM

"Hello. I hope to someday attend sessions, or learn a few basic skills."
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otis thompson joined
January 5 at 9:36 AM

"Otis is my name.I have been airbrushing for about 20 years .As a child I have always been busy making things from scrap from paper trains to wooden ships that sails to cars and airplanes .I have always wanted to make my own shoes Wow!!!!!!!!!"
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Giselle Jordan joined
December 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM

"Hi, my name is Giselle Jordan and I have no experience in making shoes. I am very interested in learning the art of learning to make my own shoes for my personal use. Please consider me to be a part of your organization."
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Tyler-Louise joined
December 4, 2011 at 8:39 PM

"My name is Tyler-Louise and I'm a film student. I love to crafts and being apart of anything creative. I do my best to keep myself involved in a number of activities because you never know when or how inspiration will come."

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Chicago, IL 60640

Founded Aug 28, 2011

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