How do we explore the most complex experiences? find a way to understand or believe in the midst of the unknowable? catch signs of clarity amid confusion or dissonance? can… Read More»
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2019 Raucous Auction
- When Thursday, November 21, 2019
- Cost
- Admission is FREE but a $20 donation or purchase is suggested
Thursday, November 21, 5:30 PM at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center To support our ongoing work, we invite you to join us for the 15th annual Raucous Auction!… Read More»
Book Arts Workshop: Medieval Style Binding
- When Saturday, December 7, 2019 (10 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Ginna Cullen
- Cost
- $150 members, $160 nonmembers
Workshop: Medieval Style Binding with Ginna Cullen Saturday, December 7, 2019 (10 AM – 4:00 PM) Participants will make a leather journal that is assembled using one piece of leather folded… Read More»
Holiday Card Class 2019 – An Introduction to Letterpress
- When Saturday, December 14, 2019, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM
- Instructor
- Kevin McFadden & Garrett Queen
- Cost
- $55 VABC Members / $65 Non-Members
Holiday Card Class 2019 – An Introduction to Letterpress Saturday, December 14, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM Join us for an introduction to letterpress as you make 15 simple… Read More»
Bookbinding Core Skills: Spring Session 2020
- When Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15 and 28-29 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $380 members/$445 non-members
Bookbinding Core Skills: Early Spring Session 2020 Four Classes, Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15 and 28-29 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible* This four-part Bookbinding Core Series… Read More»
Book Arts: Become a member today!
It’s that time of year again! Book Arts memberships are now open for the 2019-2020 year. If you are new to Book Arts, please consider becoming a member to join… Read More»
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»
Giving Opportunity: Frank Riccio Artist-in-Residence
The Virginia Center for the Book—a program of Virginia Humanities—has announced the Frank Riccio Fund to support programming around an annual visiting book artist: the Frank Riccio Artist-in-Residence. The fund… 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 »