MAKE BOOKS
Workshops
North Branch Projects offers a variety of bookbinding workshops at locations, mostly throughout the Chicagoland area. Several schools, community organizations, cultural institutions, corporations, and individuals' homes and studios host opportunities to learn about the book arts.
We welcome invitations from other organizations as well as private parties and work with students from preschool age to seniors. Workshops run from one to three hours. Rates vary depending on number of participants, type of workshop activity, and specific needs of the event host. Please reach out and inquire about possibilities by emailing Regin Igloria directly at northbranchprojects@gmail.com or clicking here.

Students from Steel City Academy in Gary, IN take part in a workshop during the school's Gear & Flame Week.
Upcoming:

City Civics Day - Community Binding Workshop
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Chicagoans can learn how to become more involved in creating positive change in their communities by attending “City Civics Day," a free, day-long educational event focused on public engagement with local government.
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North Branch Projects will be leading an afternoon bookbinding workshop for participating guests.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Bookbinding workshop starts at 3:00)
David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago
City View Room
1201 East 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
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Register here

Bookbinding Techniques with Regin Igloria and the WasteShed
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Learn basic bookbinding techniques in a collaborative workshop. Participants will come away with 3-4 hand-bound books, from zines to pamphlet variations. Both traditional and non-traditional modes of production will be shared, with an emphasis on the use of recycled and repurposed materials. All materials and tools are provided. No experience necessary.
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** For teens ages 13-18 **
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Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Legler Regional Library
115 S. Pulsaki Road
Chicago, IL 60624
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Register here
StoryStudio Bookbinding, February 2019
Private Birthday Party, Elmwood Park, February 2019
Art Institute of Chicago Summer Block Party, July 2018
Artseed & Young Cultural Steward Learning Series with the Chicago Park District at Northerly Island Park, December 2018
Weinberg Newton Gallery, March 2018
Tastes & Tours of Albany Park at
Bikes N Roses, April 2018









