A program of Virginia Humanities
“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»
Solarplate Photogravure Note: This Event has already taken place! Friday, April 26, 2019 (6:30 – 8:00 PM): Reception & Demonstration and Saturday, April 27, 2019 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)… Read More»
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»
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»
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»
Virginia Center for the Book is pleased to announce…the winners and unveiled entrants for our contest and exhibition, Cover Story. You remember the challenge, right? Re-cover (or even rebind) a… 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»
2nd Saturday Bookbinding Workshop Folded Structures with Lyall Harris Saturday, September 8, 2018 12 Noon – 3:00 PM In book art books, the structure of the book is a component,… Read More»
Hurricane Florence intervened! Expecting a wet weekend, we’ve rescheduled Wayzgoose to Saturday, Sept 22. Members and friends of the Virginia Center for Book come together annually for the printer’s holiday of Wayzgoose,… Read More»
We invite you to join us for Block Night. Block Night is an opportunity for Book Center members and artists to come to hang out, talk shop, and generally commiserate.… 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 »