Sneaker Courses

We’re teaching students how to make Air Jordans in a 5 day class.  Check it out!

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Video Courses

Design and build your own shoes or sneakers in the comfort of your own home. Our video classes are very clear and materials and tools are included.

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Select leather working tools, kits, and our collection of premium leathers. We’d be happy to sell you a little or a lot!

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Built with leather

Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts (CSOS) provides in-person and online leather arts workshops and courses. CSOS is conveniently located in Ravenswood for students at all levels to learn the “lost art” of leather arts and shoemaking.

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+75

combined years of shoemaking experience

+150

combined years of leatherwork experience

+2108

shoes, boots, and sandals created

We’ve reached a 10 year milestone with our footwear programs.

Chicago School of Shoemaking was founded by Sara McIntosh, a Master Cobbler. Sara has made more than 10,000 pairs of shoes and is delighted to share the excitement of creating a first pair with her students.

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