Kirsten-Erick

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About me

Industry Fashion
Occupation Shoe designer, shoemaker
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Introduction I'm a studio artist/designer, working primarily in footwear, accessories and some cut-and-sew. Since 2003, I've been sharing my knowledge of footwear design and construction with college art students here in Chicago.
Interests Shoe design, Shoe lasts, Shoe making, shoemaking, shoemaker, leather, cordwainer, Honourable Cordwainers' Company, waxed cotton, Music, Bicycling, Food, Craft Beer, Scotch Whiskey
Favorite Music Bagpipes, TV on the Radio, Richard Thompson, The Wolfgang Press, early 90's 4AD, Meat Beat Manifesto, Glam rock, Themselves, Subtle
Favorite Books Neal Stephenson, Terry Pratchett