A program of Virginia Humanities
Join book artist Robert Schultz 7 PM on Friday, March 1 at the Virginia Center for the Book for a presentation on his latest project: War Memoranda: Photography, Walt Whitman, and… Read More»
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»
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»
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.
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»
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»
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»
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»
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 »
