Entry No. 75 — the Chicago file — filed under: hands-on

Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts

Founded by master cobbler Sara McIntosh, who has personally made more than 10,000 pairs of shoes, this working leather-arts school teaches total beginners to cut, stitch, and last their own boots and sandals — its current signature offering is a five-day course where you build your own pair of Air Jordan 1 sneakers from scratch.

The move: Take Leatherwork 101 or their explicitly named "Date Night" class side by side at the workbench — Yelp reviewers specifically describe taking the class with a partner for an anniversary and walking out with a self-made clutch or pair of sandals.

📍 Ravenswood
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 3717 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 113, Chicago, IL 60613

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Yelp

last checked: 2026-07-19