In-person Programming Returns this Fall
Starting in late August, book arts-related classes and events are returning to the Virginia Center for the Book.
Bookbinding and Letterpress Core Workshops are now on the schedule, with additional classes, artist presentations, and residencies announced soon.
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Virginia Center for the Book: Annual Wayzgoose Celebration – Sunday, August 8, 2021
A Gathering for Members & Friends of the VCB Book Arts Program What’s a wayzgoose?A print shop holiday! Back in the day (17thc. England), master printers gave a feast or other “entertainment” for their …
NewsApply now! Book Arts fellowships for 2021-2022
The new Book Arts Fellowship offers a hands-on learning experiences of printing and, a hallmark of book arts, papermaking—a unique, year-long academic leadership experience for two undergraduate UVa students interested in arts administration, public …
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Letterpress Core Skills: Fall Session 2021
Four Classes on Two Consecutive Weekends November 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 (10 AM – 4 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible** Participants of all skill levels welcome* This …
Working across the Commonwealth to unite communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers.
We provide year-round programs and partnership initiatives. The Center recognizes the enduring power of literature, storytelling, and the book arts to engage in public dialogue and promote intercultural understanding.
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Did you know that the Virginia Center for the Book offers reading recommendations, workshops on bookmaking and letterpress, literacy resources across the Commonwealth, and virtual events throughout the year?
