Our book arts program made some big decisions in 2018… not the least of which was to change our name as we changed our address. Farewell, VABC… and hello Virginia… Read More»
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Book Arts Membership: Renew Our Center’s Promise
This has been a year of change for the Book Arts program, as we’ve recently moved from the Virginia Arts of the Book Center to the Virginia Center for the Book at… Read More»
2018 Annual Member’s Project: Bird Talk
The Virginia Center for the Book’s 2018 Annual Members Project Bird Talk “took flight” this past Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 PM. Members wanting to “join the flock” (receive project updates and/or register… Read More»
Tracey Livesay selected for 2018 Route One Reads
For the fourth consecutive year, the Virginia Center for the Book will participate in Route One Reads, a roadtrip-inspired reading list that explores various genres through the network of state Center for the Book affiliates located along Route 1…
COVER STORY: Book Recovery Contest
Calling all book artists! Cover a book and document your work for this juried contest with $400 in cash prizes…
Junk Journal Workshop: 2nd Session Added in August!
- When Saturday, August 18, 2018, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM
- Instructor
- Donna Knoell
- Cost
- $30 BookArts Members/$35 non-members
Note: We’ve Added a Second Class Session Saturday BookArts Workshop: Making and Using Junk Journals Saturday, August 18, 2018, 12 Noon – 4:00 PM Our June 9th session of Making and Using… Read More»
Collage Workshop for Bookmakers
- When Saturday - July 14, 2018 (10 AM–4 PM)
- Instructor
- Melissa Schappell
- Cost
- $110 members/$130 nonmembers
This workshop will engage in mixed media applications of collage in combination with drawing, painting, and/or various adhesive techniques that can be utilized in the bookmaking process by means of… Read More»
Bookbinding Core Skills: 2018 Summer Intensive
- When Four Classes, August 5 thru 8, 2018 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Instructor
- Jane Freeman & Yolanda Merril
- Cost
- $380 members/$445 non-members
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»
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Virginia Festival of the Book
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 »