A program of Virginia Humanities
Bookbinding Core Skills: Fall 2019 Session Four Classes, Saturdays and Sundays October 5-6 and October 26-27, 2019 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) UVa Education Benefit Eligible* This four-part Bookbinding Core… Read More»
Save the date for our Annual Wayzgoose Celebration Saturday, August 24, 2019 – 1:00-6:00 PM You’re invited to a FREE community arts event featuring letterpress printing and bookbinding demonstrations, an… Read More»
Secret Belgian Binding (Criss-Cross Binding) Saturday, October 12, 2019 (12 Noon-4:00 PM) Note: This Workshop is Fully Subscribed The registration page will allow you to join our waitlist for a… 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»
“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»
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 »