A program of Virginia Humanities
Bookbinding & Book Arts Open House Saturday, December 15, 2018, 12:00 – 2:00 pm Come for refreshments and to see the work of local book artists. Bring one of your… 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»
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»
Calling all book artists! Cover a book and document your work for this juried contest with $400 in cash prizes…
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»
We invite you to join us for Block Night on Wednesday nights. Block Night is an opportunity for Book Center members and artists to come to hang out, talk shop,… Read More»
Saturday BookArts Workshop: Making and Using Junk Journals Saturday, August 18, 2018, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM Junk Journals are easy to make and, by definition, they use materials you already… Read More»
Bookbinding Core Skills: 2018 Summer Intensive Four Classes, August 5-8, 2018 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible* This four-part Bookbinding Core Series prepares participants to undertake a wide… 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 »