NewsEngaging students with diverse books while schools are closed
While public schools across Virginia remain closed in response to COVID-19, the Virginia Center for the Book is working to ensure that students have access to diverse books…
NewsVirginia Center for the Book (JSCC Location): COVID-19 Suspension of Classes, Workshops and Group Activities
As a program of Virginia Humanities, we are affiliated with the University of Virginia (UVA) and will be following all UVA policies and procedures related to the Coronavirus. As well as following …
NewsWhere I’m From: Make your own zine at home
Looking for a project to keep your kids busy while schools are closed in response to COVID-19? Or maybe you just want a fun distraction for yourself while you’re social distancing?
EventBook Artist Speakers Series: Béatrice Coron
Join us for a very special late afternoon presentation… Béatrice Coron: Book Shelves to Cat Walk Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 5:30 PM The event is free, BUT as space …
EventBook Talk: The Long History of Racism and Police Violence in Chicago (and America)
Legendary Civil Rights lawyer and co-founder of the People’s Law Office in Chicago, Flint Taylor presents his recently published book, The Torture Machine: Racism and Police Violence in Chicago. In …
EventBook Arts: Limp Vellum Binding
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 …
Event2nd Saturday Bookbinding Workshop: “Earth Day” Books
“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 …
EventBook Arts Workshop: Solarplate Photogravure
Solarplate Photogravure Note: This Event has already taken place! Friday, April 26, 2019 (6:30 – 8:00 PM): Reception & Demonstration and Saturday, April 27, 2019 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) …
Bookbinding Core Skills: Spring/Summer Session 2019
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 …
Bookbinding Workshop: Slipcase Construction (June 6, 2019)
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 …
Bookbinding Workshop – Slipcase Construction
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 …
Junk Journal Workshop
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 …
