Inside the studio: the workroom, a post-bed sewing machine, shelves of lasts and racks of leather

New York’s home for the craft of shoemaking

Classes, studio membership and supplies for making shoes by hand, from your first pair to your own label.

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How it works

A way in at every level

Start wherever you are, whether you have never held a lasting plier or you are launching a line.

Never made a shoe? Start here

Short beginner classes with no experience needed. We supply the tools, machines and materials, and you leave with something you made yourself.

Beginner classes

Go deeper with an intensive

Multi-day classes that take you from pattern to finished pair: sneakers, boots, heels and more, with an instructor at the bench beside you.

Intensive classes

Book a private class

Private classes just for you or with your own group, around your schedule and your level. You can also book one as a private group class for an event.

Private classes

Make your own projects

Members get professional machines, bench space and 24/7 access to work on whatever they are making, alongside a community of makers.

Memberships

Start your own brand

Consulting on design, sampling, sourcing and production for anyone taking a shoe idea toward a label of their own.

Consulting

Hand-made blue leather high-top sneakers with silver stars, worn on the studio floor

Classes

Make something extraordinary

All classes

Guest & master classes

Repair Labs 1: The Protective Half-Sole

Oct 24 · 6 spots leftFrom $150

Guest & master classes

Repair Labs 2: Leather Rescue & Shoecare

Oct 25 · 6 spots leftFrom $150

Guest & master classes

Repair Labs 3: Footwear Alterations & Structural Repair

Nov 7 · 6 spots leftFrom $150

Studio membership

A members’ workshop, not a showroom

The professional equipment, the room and the people that turn “I’d love to make shoes” into a shelf of pairs you built yourself.

Machines you can’t keep at home
High-post and zigzag machines, skivers, a sole press, grinder and more, all maintained and ready.
Room to work, on your schedule
Bench space and 24/7 access. Come in before work, stay past midnight.
People who make things
Shoemakers, designers and all kinds of creative people at the next bench.

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From $250 / month

A maker reaching for one of the lasts lining the studio shelves

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

I’m brand new. Where do I start?

If you're new to shoemaking, we recommend starting with a shorter class, like our Intro to Shoemaking, to get a feel for what goes into making a pair of shoes. From there, you can dive into one of our multi-day courses.

We also offer shorter leather goods workshops if you'd like to explore your creativity and get comfortable working with leather.

No experience is necessary! We provide all the tools, machines, and materials you need. You'll learn by doing and leave with something you've made yourself.

Browse our class schedule and find a class that interests you!

What if I can’t afford it?

Cost should never be the reason someone can’t learn Shoemaking. We offer scholarships and sliding-scale pricing, funded through Patreon and merch sales. Get in touch and we’ll find you a seat in class.

How does membership work?

Members get a fully equipped shoe studio with professional machines, hand tools and a community of makers. Because the equipment is valuable, joining starts with a conversation and a one-time orientation. See what’s included on the memberships page.