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Subscribe to our emails for all the latest updates. We host shoemaking and other workshops throughout the year! Learn how to make shoes, wallets, candles or other hands-on crafts from scratch. We know there aren't very many options in learning the art of shoemaking, so we aim to preserve this centuries old craft through multiple levels of experience from one-day sandal making courses to six-day sneaker, heel, and boot making courses! Become the shoemaker / cobbler / cordwainer you've always dreamed to be! We work with Brooklyn Shoe Space, Bathke Bespoke, The Shoe Surgeon Shoe School and more.

Saturdays we have an in-house cobbler to assist with your shoe repair needs as well!

A group of three people in what appears to be a shoe factory or workshop. A man on the right, wearing a white smock, holds a shoe with a white sole, showing it to a man in the center. The man in the center is wearing a black sweatshirt with the word "FILLMORE" on it and is holding a finished brown leather shoe.
A man wearing a striped shirt and a white baseball cap with a ComunityMade logo is focused on a task at a workbench. He is using a small tool, possibly a pen or an awl, to work on a piece of light-colored material placed on a black cutting mat. Part of a shoe is visible in the blurry foreground.
A group portrait of four people standing together in a workshop or studio setting. From left to right, a woman in a navy hat and brown apron smiles at the camera. Next to her, a man with a beard and tattoos, wearing a black beanie and a black hoodie, has his arm around the shoulder of another man. The second man is wearing a white baseball cap and a black t-shirt and has a tattoo on his left forearm. On the far right, a woman with her hair in a bun and wearing a brown apron smiles..
A person is holding up a pair of finished, light-colored shoes, likely handcrafted. The shoes are a soft pinkish-tan leather with a darker, textured suede material on the toes. They have tan rubber soles and a low-cut, slip-on style. The person is wearing a white and black striped shirt and the shoes contain light blue shoe trees to help them keep their shape.
A close-up shot of two people working together at a sewing machine. A woman with her hair in a braided style is seated, intently focused on the needle of the machine and the material she is guiding through it. Another person stands behind her, looking on and offering guidance. The sewing machine is a heavy-duty industrial model with the brand name "ARTISAN" visible on its arm.
A pair of handcrafted sneakers is sitting on top of a cardboard shoe box and a white tote bag. The shoe on the left has a red textile upper with a wide white strap, while the shoe on the right is a pale taupe color with multiple white straps. Both shoes have thick white soles. A woman with dark hair, wearing a black top, is visible in the background, smiling. A small plastic bottle of water is next to the box.
A close-up shot of a table with several large spools of thread in various colors, standing upright. The colors include mustard yellow, teal, light green, brown, deep purple, black, red, and white. In the blurry background, a sewing machine is visible, suggesting a crafting or workshop setting. The thread spools are organized in two rows.
A close-up side profile of a man wearing a black baseball cap, intently focused on a task at a small machine on a workbench. A white desk lamp is illuminating the work area. In the background, there is a wooden wall with a pegboard holding spools of thread and several stickers. A black t-shirt with a "Black Sabbath" logo is hanging on the wall. A blue mason jar sits on the workbench to the right.
A close-up shot of a person holding a single, handmade grey suede shoe. The shoe features prominent white stitching along the top edge of the sole and on the toe. The laces are a speckled grey and white, and a pop of teal color is visible on the heel and inside the shoe. The person holding the shoe is wearing a grey t-shirt with the word "comunity" visible at the top of the frame.
A low-angle, close-up shot of a person's feet wearing a pair of stylish espadrilles. The shoes have a flat, woven jute sole and black fabric straps. The straps wrap around the ankle and are tied in a bow, and another large bow-like detail is on the top of the foot. The person is standing on a gray, concrete floor.
A group of seven people, primarily women, is gathered around a large table in what appears to be a workshop or a classroom. A young person with blonde hair, wearing a striped apron, stands at the head of the table and is holding up a shoe sole, seemingly instructing the others. The attendees are seated and focused on the person speaking. The room has a modern, creative aesthetic, with a large, colorful mural on the wall that features the words "from ME to WE" and a skyline graphic.
A close-up view of two people's hands working on a handcrafted shoe. One person is using a needle and thread to stitch a dark blue denim fabric to a shoe sole made of rope or jute. The other person's hands are holding a similar sole and a piece of brown leather. Various shoe-making tools and materials, including scissors, a heel pattern, and other pieces of fabric and paper, are scattered across the workbench.
A close-up image of a pile of various leather and fabric swatches, for shoe-making The materials are stacked on top of each other, displaying a wide range of colors and textures. Visible materials include a shiny gold piece, a bright orange piece, a pink one, and a piece with a black-and-white cow print. In the blurry background, a graphic of a city skyline is visible.
A woman and a man are working at a large table filled with shoe-making materials and tools. The woman, wearing a black top and a brown apron, is standing and looking down at a small object in her hands. The man next to her is holding a piece of paper or pattern. The table is cluttered with various objects including a water bottle with a colorful sticker, tape, rulers, and multiple green plastic shoe lasts. In the background, another person is sitting at a desk.
A close-up of a pair of unique, unfinished shoes with a vibrant, modern design. The shoes are made of a white mesh material with neon lime green trim and a hot pink accent on the heel. One shoe is standing upright, showing its pointed green toe and a wedge heel. The other shoe is lying on its side. Both are placed on a gray cutting mat on a wooden table.
A pair of high-top shoes is sitting on a wooden surface, likely a table. The shoes are a vibrant mustard yellow or tan leather, with white laces and a light brown sole. The inside lining is a light teal color. The side of the right shoe is embroidered with the name "MADAME GANDHI" in a light pink thread. In the background, there is a blurry view of a room with furniture and plants.

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584 Mateo St

Los Angeles, CA 90013

 

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