A program of Virginia Humanities
Three Ways to Make Bookcloth Note: The same workshop will be offered on two different days Saturday, February 9 (12 Noon-3:00 PM) Tuesday, February 12 (5:30-8:30 PM) We will take… Read More»
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»
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»
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»
“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»
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»
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»
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 »