Workshops
North Branch Projects offers a variety of bookbinding workshops at locations 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 or clicking here.
Students from Steel City Academy in Gary, IN take part in a workshop during the school's Gear & Flame Week.
Upcoming:
All workshops temporarily
on hold during COVID-19
We'll be back soon!
Bookbinding Workshop with LAGCAM (Lucban Association of Greater Chic:
In this workshop, basic bookbinding techniques will be introduced to participants who will come away with 2-3 variations of pamphlets, single sheet folds, and stab bindings. Proceeds benefit LAGCAM's Saling Biyaya & ARAL Programs.
$25 per participant, limited space available
Saturday, October 26, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
SMM Activity Center
7341 N. Claremont
Chicago, IL 60645
Register HERE
Stories + Soul Retreat at Ragdale
As part of a weekend retreat led by Story Jam, North Branch Projects will kick off the weekend workshop events with an intro to journal-making. Participants will use their hand-made books as part of the story creation process throughout the weekend. For more information about other retreat events, please click the event link below.
Friday, October 25, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ragdale Foundation
1260 N. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Retreat takes place from October 25-27, 2019
Registration and info HERE
Recent Workshops:
StoryStudio Bookbinding, February 2019
Private Birthday Party, Elmwood Park, February 2019
Art Institute of Chicago Summer Block Party, July 2018
StoryStudio Bookbinding, February 2019
Private Birthday Party, Elmwood Park, February 2019
Art Institute of Chicago Summer Block Party, July 2018
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 at Bikes N Roses, April 2018
Artseed & Young Cultural Steward Learning Series with the Chicago Park District at Northerly Island Park, December 2018
Ox-Bow School of Art, August 2017

Zine Workshop at Skokie Public Library, September 2018