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Chicago School of Shoemaking Founder Sara McIntosh Has Made 10,000 Pairs of Shoes
This week on the Shoecast it's Sarah McIntosh, founder of the Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts, who has lived a life shaped by making things by hand. Sarah shares how living in a back-to-the-land community in the 70s (and building her own log house!) led to making a pair of shoes for herself—which grew into a decades-long career crafting custom-fit footwear.
She also reflects on building a welcoming school where people can learn leatherworking and shoemaking, discover what they can create with their own hands, and connect with a community of makers. From durable shoes and the…
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