Garrett Queen, book arts program director at the Virginia Center for the Book, demonstrates how to use a letterpress at the fifth Charlottesville Design Week, which was held April 9-12 at Vault Virginia and other venues around the city. A volunteer-led convention, the week brings together designers from all walks for workshops, film screenings, portfolio reviews, and more. charlottesvilledesignweek.com
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