We are excited to share the news of a Book Arts member’s first solo exhibit as a visual artist. Veronica Jackson was selected as the Emerging Artist for the month… Read More»
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Upcoming Book Arts Programs at the Virginia Center for the Book
The Book Arts Program at the Virginia Center for the Book offers a full schedule of classes and workshops in the arts and crafts of bookmaking. Here’s the complete listing… Read More»
Finding Wisdom
Everyone in the Charlottesville-Albemarle community is invited to participate in this collaborative public art project with visiting printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., our inaugural Frank Riccio Artist in Residence.
Book Arts: Limp Vellum Binding
- When Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 22, 23 & 24, 2019
- Instructor
- Amanda Nelsen
- Cost
- $395 members/$425 non-members
Limp Vellum Binding Two Main Sessions Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2019 (10 AM to 5:00 PM) (Optional Book Block Assembly Session: Friday 02/22) Limp vellum bindings were… Read More»
2nd Saturday Bookbinding: Junk Journal Workshop
- When Saturday, March 9, 2019, 12 Noon – 3:00 PM
- Instructor
- Donna Knoell
- Cost
- $30 BookArts Members/$35 non-members
Saturday BookArts Workshop: Making and Using Junk Journals Saturday, March 9, 2019, 12 Noon – 3:00 PM Junk Journals are easy to make and, by definition, they use materials you already… Read More»
Bookbinding Workshop: Paste Papers and Accordion Book (Spring 2019)
- When Saturday, March 30, 2019, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Instructor
- Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $115 BookArts Members – $135 non-members
Paste papers have been made by bookbinders for hundreds of years and were used for endpapers and book covers. In this workshop, you will learn how to make the paste… Read More»
Bookbinding Workshop: Slipcase Construction (Spring 2019)
- When Sunday, March 31, 2019, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
- Instructor
- Jane Freeman
- Cost
- $115 BookArts Members – $135 non-members
Interested in constructing a beautiful slipcase to “house” a favorite book or set of books? Participants in this class will build one slipcase in class and learn to adapt the… Read More»
2nd Saturday Bookbinding Workshop: “Earth Day” Books
- When Saturday, April 13, 2019 (12:00 Noon-3:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Addeane Calleigh
- Cost
- $30 BookArts Members/$35 non-members
“Earth Day” Books (made from all-recycled materials) Saturday, April 13, 2019 (12:00 Noon-3:00 PM) Join us for an afternoon of making books wholly with recycled materials. Collect and bring a… Read More»