North Branch Projects

Join us in person for the Earth Day Workshop with Fleet Feet & New Balance—fun, fitness, and sustainability!

Get ready to celebrate Earth Day by joining us for a fun and eco-friendly workshop hosted by Fleet Feet and New Balance!

Join visual artist Regin Igloria, founder of North Branch Projects, for a hands-on Community Binding workshop that brings together creativity, sustainability, and movement. In this collaborative session, participants will learn accessible bookbinding techniques—such as hand-sewn pamphlets and zines—while transforming repurposed materials (including running shoe packaging) into unique, handmade books.

Designed for runners, creatives, and curious beginners alike, the workshop explores the connection between artistic practice and active lifestyles, with a special focus on sustainability within the running community. Guided prompts will help participants develop personal content, and everyone will leave with several handmade books while contributing to an ongoing community archive.

All materials are provided. No experience necessary.
Your $10 ticket will get you a $10 gift voucher to use at Fleet Feet Chicago.

Many thanks to and for the support in initiating this project with us, and to for the 📸📸📸

Getting these response books up and running again, especially as they allow for social distancing in unexpected ways.
@ Albany Park

We're leading a bookbinding workshop on recycled/re-purposed materials tomorrow with Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange - CCRX!