Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts

My instructor, Jamie, was very patient and knowledgeable, and did a great job of making sure every student was attended to.

I went into the weekend having never done anything with leather or shoes, and came up with a custom pair of leather boots I made myself.

I was a little nervous going the first day because I had never done anything with leather before but it was so relaxed and the instructor, Naomi, was so good at explaining things, listening to questions, and working with us through everything.

It's a wonderful facility with experienced teachers who are a joy to work with.

Beautiful experience, very nice instructor and students.

I’ve done the paint and sips, the candle making, and the DIY pottery classes and I’ve always been a little bit “meh” about the products I’ve walked away with (mostly because I’m a work in progress, let’s be real & forgiving).

I'm on my third class and anxious to learn more.

Great staff, fun classes, beautiful studio and empowering experiences!

And the result of the Leather Work 101 class for me is a phone case that can slip into my belt, or held as a clutch.

Yohance was incredibly patient and knowledgeable and was a fantastic teacher.