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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: Community Printmaking
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: “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»
Book Arts Workshop: Solarplate Photogravure
- When Demonstration – Friday, April 26 (6:30–8PM) • Instruction – Saturday, April 27 (10AM – 4PM)
- Instructor
- E.B. Kellinger
- Cost
- $145 members/$170 non-members
Solarplate Photogravure Friday, April 26, 2019 (6:30 – 8:00 PM): Reception & Demonstration and Saturday, April 27, 2019 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Learn how to work with Solarplate polymer… Read More»
Bookbinding Core Skills: Spring/Summer Session 2019
- When Four Classes, June 2 thru 5, 2019 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $380 members/$445 non-members
Bookbinding Core Skills: Spring/Summer 2019 Session Four Classes, Sunday thru Wednesday, June 2, 3, 4 & 5 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible* This four-part Bookbinding Core… Read More»
Bookbinding Workshop: Slipcase Construction (June 6, 2019)
- When Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 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»
Book Arts: Build a Book…from the Inside Out
- When Thursday thru Sunday, August 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2019 (10 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Lyall Harris
- Cost
- $430 Book Arts members/$465 non-members
In this process-based 4-session course, we will explore a range of simple folded and bound structures as we experiment with written and visual content, including letterpress printing with wood type.… 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 »