STITCHDOWN
EXPO 2026
MAKER’S DAY
FRIDAY NOV 6, 2026
ARTIFACT EVENTS, CHICAGO
AN INDEPENDENT SHOE- & BOOTMAKER’S CONFERENCE
Where handmade and bespoke shoemakers and bootmakers from every discipline imaginable gather to discuss craft, technique, and leather—and perhaps most importantly, to form long-lasting ongoing connections with each other.
Maker’s Day is a one-day conference in November 2026 at Artifact Events in Chicago. Tickets are limited. More info coming soon!
MAKER’S DAY SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9am-10am: Extended Intros
10am-noon: Dive deep on leather, soling, and other materials at the Stitchdown Expo 2026 HIDE materials trade show
Noon-1pm: Lunch
1-5pm: Technical skill-building and knowledge sharing
5pm: Head over to the Stitchdown Expo
