# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn to make an upcycled book!About this EventThis is an introductory-level course for individuals with little to no experience making books, with an emphasis on using recycled and repurposed materials such as cardboard boxes, food packaging, and found objects. Participants will learn a variety of book techniques, including zines, pamphlets, accordions, and several spine-sewn books. Aside from learning binding techniques, participants will be encouraged to explore content-building possibilities with an overview of collage and transfer techniques using found ephemera to fill the pages of their newly made book.Experience Level: Beginner What’s Provided:All materials will be provided for the classParticipant will go home with their own handmade bookAbout the Artist:Regin Igloria is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in the Chicagoland area. His drawings, artists’ books, sculptures, and performances portray the human condition as it relates to the natural environment and inhabited spaces. In 2010, he founded North Branch Projects, an organization that builds connections through the book arts, which allows him to work with various communities to create crossover between disparate populations. Igloria has taught at places such as The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Rhode Island School of Design, Marwen, Snow City Arts, and Carthage College. He received a 3Arts Next Level Artist Award as well as local, national, and international grants, support through artist residencies such as Camargo Foundation and Ucross, and has exhibited internationally. He received his MFA from Rhode Island School of Design. Getting There/Where to Park: Humboldt - Free street parking is available on the street outside of The WasteShed, but spots may be limited so please plan accordingly. The Kimball bus stops right outside our doors! Please let us know if you need wheelchair access.DocumentationYour participation in a WasteShed program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by The WasteShed for educational, fundraising, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.Refund Policy:Eventbrite fees cannot be refunded. Ticket cost can be refunded up to 7 days before the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/book-scraps-to-scrap-books-with-regin-igloria/100001984334768710 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1754 N Kimball Ave - **lat**: 41.9133182 - **long**: -87.7121208 - **full address**: 1754 N Kimball Ave, 1754 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/94e401f9a7b715600ee31919567976cb74db4c97beb58c3406333629f985b7d6-rimg-w1200-h676-dc77ec9e-gmir.jpg?v=1772493555 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria being held? - **A:** Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1754 N Kimball Ave, 1754 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria? - **A:** Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria is organized by The WasteShed Chicago. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Scraps to Scrap Books with Regin Igloria is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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