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»
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Book Arts Program Annual Member’s Meeting
- When Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 12:00 Noon
- Who?
- Members/Friends/Interested Parties
Virginia Center for the Book Book Arts Program Annual Member’s Meeting Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 12:00 Noon Save the date for our 2019 Annual Member’s meeting on Sunday, January… 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.
2nd Saturday Bookbinding Workshop: Three Ways to Make Bookcloth
- When Saturday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 12, 2019 (same class is offered twice)
- Instructor
- Janet Eden
- Cost
- $40 BookArts Members/$45 non-members
Three Ways to Make Bookcloth Note: The same workshop will be offered on two different days Saturday, February 9 (12 Noon-3:00 PM) Tuesday, February 12 (5:30-8:30 PM) We will take… Read More»
Letterpress Core Skills: 2019 Winter Session
- When Four Classes, February 16 & 17 – March 2 & 3, 2019
- Instructor
- Garrett Queen & Kevin McFadden
- Cost
- $400 members/$465 non-members
Four Classes on Two Weekends February 16 & 17 – March 2 & 3, 2019 (10 AM – 4 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible** Participants of all skill levels welcome*… Read More»
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»
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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 »