NewsSushmita Mazumdar of Studio PAUSE
Making space for community-focused art practice When Sushmita opened the door, inviting me into Studio PAUSE for the first time, the overwhelming first impression was: Color! Sunshine streamed in through …
NewsWe Are Part of a CommonWEALTH of Cultures
At the Richmond Folk Festival this October, we invited visitors to tell us what sorts of performances and cultural expressions they would enjoy next year and beyond. We commissioned Sushmita …
EventThe return of Block Night… Wednesday, December 7th
Details will follow, but we’re looking to reestablish Block Night as a regular feature of our Book Arts offerings. These informal sessions are open to all interested in the art and/or craft …
EventHoliday Card Class 2022 – An Introduction to Letterpress
Join us for an introduction to letterpress as you make 15 simple holiday greeting cards from our movable type.Come with an idea for no more than 20 words, look through …
EventBook Arts Members’ Meeting: Tuesday, November 15 @ 5:00 PM
Please join us for an ALL Members’ Meeting Meeting Agenda VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE BOOKMembers MeetingTuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:00 PM IntroductionsAuction Report Kevin Brainstorming Ideas and interests …
NewsVeronica Jackson
Veronica Jackson had over three decades of experience as an architect and exhibit designer when she decided it was time for a change. She closed up her Washington, D.C.-based design …
NewsSaints Alive! the 2022 Book Arts Annual Members’ Project
It’s a wrap Saints Alive, is a collection of storied art to express gratitude for whoever/whatever helped one cope during the pandemic. Our project has two components, both inspired by …
EventPerfect Binding: publishing, politics, & creative practice
Perfect Binding: publishing, politics, & creative practice A POETRY READING & CONVERSATIONSponsored by UVA Arts Council Friday // November 11th // 6 PM Virginia Center for the Book @ the Jefferson School Nicole Cecilia Delgado of La …
EventJoin us on October 27th for this year’s edition of our Raucous Auction
Save the date for this year’s edition of our Raucous Auction the Book Bash We’ll gather on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 6:00 in Virginia Humanities’ Lemon Lounge. In addition …
EventWayzgoose and .918 Day Celebration
Members, friends, and those interested in our work are invited to our Wayzgoose celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, September 18, 2022 (1-4 PM). This year, our annual gathering will coincide with another “printer’s holiday” Type-High Day (the height of American & British type is .918 inches).
EventStiff Leaf Binding with Jane Freeman
Stiff leaf binding is a rigid no-sew bookbinding method in which folded sheets of paper are glued back-to-back to form a satisfyingly solid little book. Think children’s board books!This binding …
