with Margaret Malone This class is for experienced writers who are dedicated to starting the first draft of a story collection over the course of six months. Participants should have experience writing stories and familiarity with the elements of literary short fiction including scene, character, conflict, place, and revision. We will study individual stories by […]
with James Napoli The art and craft of writing for the screen is a skill that all authors would do well to have in their creative arsenals. On one level, prose fiction, memoir, non-fiction, all these forms have been, and will continue to be, sought out by the film industry as foundations for works in […]
May 15, 2023: Deadline for receipt of entry form and fees. June 20-24, 2023: E-mailing of judges’ results – accepted or declined August 7, 2023: Deadline for receipt of accepted work via mail or in person. Work not delivered during scheduled times will not be included in the exhibition. September 18, 2023: Show opens, TBD: Reception, Award Ceremony […]
with Kevin Barrett Kane Learn the fundamentals of book design from a seasoned pro, including layout, typesetting, cover design, and manufacturing. Over the course of two lectures, two workshops, and a final critique (to be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 7 through March 21), participants in this online workshop will learn about […]
Westward Bound II | August 17 – September 10, 2023, Denver, Colorado This is a national juried exhibition, open to artists at least 18 years of age. Eligible are any artists’ book-works (editioned or unique) created by an artist working in The American West OR with content that relates to The American West. Selections will […]
This course is designed for students who have taken L1 Bookbinding and are ready to further develop skills and explore materials. Students will sew a textblock, making the Millimeter Binding with hooked endsheets. The class will cover the importance of bookblock preparation, the principles of a rounded spine, top-edge coloring, hand-sewn endbands, and basic leather […]
We’re in the middle of planning one of our most exciting Fests yet! We can’t wait to see you in person in our beloved Berkeley venues and park (with all health protocols, needless to say) — or through the virtual formats we’ll also use. Our authors will come from all over the world: from the […]
A Left-Handed Woman, Judith Thurman’s first book in 15 years, gathers many of her most beloved essays and profiles from The New Yorker, ranging across a variety of topics - from fashion, literature, and music, to history, gender, and art. This event will be held on Zoom.
May 6, 2023: In-person and on Zoom Meeting: 9 am-12:15 pm Member-Only Buffet Lunch: 12:15-2 pm
After a four-year hiatus, the Red Pencil conference is back, with a new spring date, a new location offering more sessions and attendees, and, for the first time, options for virtual attendance of some sessions and watching recorded sessions after the event. The 2023 theme, Seasons of an Editing Career, highlights the conference’s focus on providing […]
Watch films created by UPA 8th graders and participate in a Q&A with the filmmakers. Screening at the UPA Gymnasium on May 11th from 5:30-7pm. Watch the films created by Urban Promise Academy 8th graders during their film classes taught by BAVC Media. Screenings will be followed with Q&A’s with the student filmmakers. Free Pizza and […]