Beginning July 11, 2018, we invite you to take part in the newest iteration of Block Night. Block Night is an opportunity for Book Center members and artists to come… Read More»
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Book Arts Membership: Renew Our Center’s Promise
This has been a year of change for the Book Arts program, as we’ve recently moved from the Virginia Arts of the Book Center to the Virginia Center for the Book at… Read More»
2018 Annual Member’s Project: Bird Talk
The Virginia Center for the Book’s 2018 Annual Members Project Bird Talk “took flight” this past Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 PM. Members wanting to “join the flock” (receive project updates and/or register… Read More»
Tracey Livesay selected for 2018 Route One Reads
For the fourth consecutive year, the Virginia Center for the Book will participate in Route One Reads, a roadtrip-inspired reading list that explores various genres through the network of state Center for the Book affiliates located along Route 1…
COVER STORY: Book Recovery Contest
Calling all book artists! Cover a book and document your work for this juried contest with $400 in cash prizes…
Junk Journal Workshop: 2nd Session Added in August!
- When Saturday, August 18, 2018, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM
- Instructor
- Donna Knoell
- Cost
- $30 BookArts Members/$35 non-members
Note: We’ve Added a Second Class Session Saturday BookArts Workshop: Making and Using Junk Journals Saturday, August 18, 2018, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM Our June 9th session of Making and Using… Read More»
Bookbinding Core Skills: 2018 Summer Intensive
- When Four Classes, August 5 thru 8, 2018 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $380 members/$445 non-members
Bookbinding Core Skills: 2018 Summer Intensive Four Classes, August 5-8, 2018 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible* This four-part Bookbinding Core Series prepares participants to undertake a wide… Read More»
Letterpress Core Skills: 2018 Summer Intensive
- When One-week intensive, August 20 thru 24, 2018 (10 AM – 3 PM)
- Instructor
- Garrett Queen & Kevin McFadden
- Cost
- $400 members/$465 non-members
One week intensive, August 20 thru 24 (10 AM – 3 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible** Participants of all skill levels welcome* This summer our multi-session, signature typesetting, and press… Read More»
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Virginia Festival of the Book
Each March, the annual Festival brings together readers and writers for a five-day program of mostly free programs, including readings, signings, panels, children’s storytimes, and more. Learn more »