Book Arts: Limp Vellum Binding
- When Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 22, 23 & 24, 2019
- Instructor
- Amanda Nelsen
- Cost
- $395 members/$425 non-members
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»
Artist’s Book Talk: Robert Schultz – War Memoranda
- When Friday, March 1, 2019 (7:00 PM)
- Who?
- Open to the public
- Cost
- No Fee
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»
2nd Saturday Bookbinding: Junk Journal Workshop
- When Saturday, March 9, 2019, 12 Noon – 3:00 PM
- Instructor
- Donna Knoell
- Cost
- $30 BookArts Members/$35 non-members
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»
Bookbinding Workshop: Paste Papers and Accordion Book (Spring 2019)
- When Saturday, March 30, 2019, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Instructor
- Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $115 BookArts Members – $135 non-members
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»
Bookbinding Workshop: Slipcase Construction (Spring 2019)
- When Sunday, March 31, 2019, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
- 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»
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 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 »