Bookbinding & Book Arts Open House Saturday, December 15, 2018, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Come for refreshments and to see the work of local book artists. Bring one of your… Read More»
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Raucous Auction: Bird Talk Style!
- When Wednesday, November 14, 5:30-8PM
- Who?
- Open to the public
- Cost
- Admission free, $20 suggested donation or purchase
Virginia Center for the Book Raucous Auction: Bird Talk Wednesday, November 14, 5:30-8PM Virginia Center for the Book Jefferson School City Center 233 4th Street NW (map: Jefferson School City… Read More»
Open Community Printmaking with Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.
- When Friday, November 16 from 8:00-11:30 AM and from 3:00-7:00 PM
Open community printmaking with Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. at the Virginia Center for the Book on Friday, November 16 from 8:00-11:30 AM and from 3:00-7:00 PM.
Proceed and Be Bold! screening plus printmaking with Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.
- When Saturday, November 17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Who?
- Open to the public
- Cost
- FREE
All-ages printmaking with Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. and a free screening of ‘Proceed and Be Bold!’, a documentary about Kennedy’s work, on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM at Light House Studio’s Vinegar Hill Theatre. Film will be shown on loop throughout the event; community members may view portions of the film or its entirety.
Bookbinding Core Skills: Fall/Winter Session 2018
- When Four Classes, December 1&2 and 8&9, 2018 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $380 members/$445 non-members
Bookbinding Core Skills: Fall/Winter 2018 Session Four Classes, Saturday & Sunday December 1 & 2 and 8 & 9, 2018 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible* This… Read More»
Holiday Card Class 2018: An Introduction to Letterpress
- When Saturday, December 15, 2017, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM
- Instructor
- Kevin McFadden & Garrett Queen
- Cost
- $50 VABC Members / $60 Non-Members
Saturday, December 15, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM Register early as this popular class always fills fast! Join us for an introduction to letterpress as you make 15 simple holiday… 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»
Giving Opportunity: Frank Riccio Artist-in-Residence
The Virginia Center for the Book—a program of Virginia Humanities—announces the Frank Riccio Fund to support programming around an annual visiting book artist: the Frank Riccio Artist-in-Residence. The fund will… 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 »