Virginia Arts of the Book Center: Classes Fall 07

FALL 2007 Schedule

Open Hours Policy
Members and visitors are welcome during open hours; access to the equipment for type-setting and printing is reserved for those taking an organized class or for members who have earned a “drivers license” on the equipment. Open hours are valuable to absorb information on how the shop and equipment is run. Members are responsible for earning a “drivers license” after taking drop-in workshops and introductory courses. Current licensing instructors are Johanna Drucker and Garrett Queen.
Full membership guidelines here.

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 8
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Frank Riccio

Saturday, September 15
4-H Teen Leaders Poster Workshop
1-5PM, Closed workshop; VABC Members welcome for Open Hours
On-Duty: Johanna Drucker–

Saturday, September 22
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Johanna Drucker

Saturday, September 29
Open Hours and Block Cutting 1–5PM (see below)
On-Duty: Frank Riccio
Beery’s Blocks 2–4PM
Join local graphic artist Josef Beery around the workbench for some relief print blockcutting. Bring a linoleum or wood block, some cutting tools, and the drawing you want to print.

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 2 (A two-part course linked with Thursday Oct 4)
Bookbinding Workshop: Intro to Coptic Binding 7–9PM
Coptic binding is a non-adhesive binding technique where the spine is exposed, leaving the stitching visible. In this 2-part workshop we will sew a book of blank pages. No previous experience necessary.
Class size: 10
Cost: members $45, non-members $60
Contact the instructor for the material list or if you have questions.
Instructor: Kristin Adolfson

Thursday, October 4 (A two-part course linked with Tuesday Oct 2)
Bookbinding Workshop: Intro to Coptic Binding 7–9PM
Coptic binding is a non-adhesive binding technique where the spine is exposed, leaving the stitching visible. In this 2-part workshop we will sew a book of blank pages. No previous experience necessary.
Class size: 10
Cost: members $45, non-members $60
Contact the instructor for the material list.
Instructor: Kristin Adolfson

Saturday, October 6
Open Hours 1–5 PM
Press Reserved for Card Printing (Members only)
On-Duty: Angie Hogan & Kevin McFadden

Saturday, October 13
Hands On Workshop: Intro to Letterpress 1–5PM
Drop in fee $25 (fee includes cards and direct support for the VABC)
On-Duty: Johanna Drucker

Thursday, October 18
Poster Nite (first and third Thursdays) 6-8 PM
Free informal sessions on creating posters, invitations, ephemera, and other one-page wonders. Drop in for discussion and observation of works in progress.
Host: Garrett Queen

Saturday, October 20
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Sarah Knorr and Barbara Heritage

Saturday, October 27
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Sarah Knorr and Karen Kevorkian

NOVEMBER

Thursday, November 1
Poster Nite (first and third Thursdays) 6-8 PM
Free informal sessions on creating posters, invitations, ephemera, and other one-page wonders. Drop in for discussion and observation of works in progress.
Host: Garrett Queen

Saturday, November 3
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Barbara Heritage

Sunday, November 4
Intro to Printing on the Chandler & Price Press 1-4 PM
Learn to print on the VABC’s oldest working printing press.
Instructor: Garrett Queen
$35 non-members, $25 members

Saturday, November 10
Open Hour and Block Cutting 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Pierre Blondel and Karen Kevorkian
Beery’s Blocks 2–4PM
Join local graphic artist Josef Beery around the workbench for some relief print blockcutting. Bring a linoleum or wood block, some cutting tools, and the drawing you want to print.

Thursday, November 15
Poster Nite (first and third Thursdays) 6-8 PM
Free informal sessions on creating posters, invitations, ephemera, and other one-page wonders. Drop in for discussion and observation of works in progress.
Host: Garrett Queen

Saturday, November 17
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Pierre Blondel

Saturday, November 24
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 1
Holiday Card Class—Intro to Letterpress 1–5PM
Greet the holidays creating your own cards. We'll begin with an intro to letterpress, typeset a message (15 words maximum), then print on the Vandercook press. Woodblock or lead type... have in mind a greeting. One sided, one color cards. Some stock images available.
Materials: 15 cards provided
Cost: $40 per non-member, $25 for members (fee includes cards and direct support for the VABC)
On-Duty: Angie Hogan & Kevin McFadden

Thursday, December 6
Poster Nite (first and third Thursdays) 6-8 PM
Free informal sessions on creating posters, invitations, ephemera, and other one-page wonders. Drop in for discussion and observation of works in progress.
Host: Garrett Queen

Saturday, December 8
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Bonnie Bernstein

Saturday, December 15
Open Hours 1–5 PM
On-Duty: Angie Hogan & Kevin McFadden

Thursday, December 20
Poster Nite (first and third Thursdays) 6-8 PM
Free informal sessions on creating posters, invitations, ephemera, and other one-page wonders. Drop in for discussion and observation of works in progress.
Host: Garrett Queen

Saturday, December 22
Open Hours 1–5 PM

Saturday, December 29
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY BREAK

Previous Classes
Winter 2008 Schedule
Fall 2007 Schedule
Summer 2007 Schedule
Spring 2007 Schedule
Winter 2006 Schedule
Summer 2006 Schedule
Winter-Spring 2006 Schedule
Fall 2005 Schedule