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 […]
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 […]
For an at-home twist to our annual design issue, we asked a handful of local artists, architects, and designers where they’re spending the most time these days, and what spaces or objects are bringing them joy. Here’s what they had to share. This space has become increasingly multipurpose. It used to be a guest room […]
After meeting in college, the couple got married and pursued their respective careers—she as a librarian and he as a patent attorney—living for many years in Delaware. About two years ago, when the time came for them to retire, there was little question they’d end up near Keswick, specifically, on a piece of land connected […]
The graphic artist, web designer, and bookbinder worked in Charlottesville for many years, running her own business. She shifted gears, taking a full-time job at a non-profit. But after a while, she wanted to get back to being her own boss, and to find a way to spend more time in the country, gardening, hiking, […]
Vitae Spirits just added another accolade to its pile of awards, but this one is for its design, not for its excellent craft liquors. A converted schoolhouse, Vitae’s tasting room and production facility on Henry Street is half laboratory and half chic cocktail lounge. This combination earned Vitae’s design/build contractor, Charlottesville’s Alloy Workshop, the award […]