A program of Virginia Humanities
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»
“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»
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»
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»
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»
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 »