Image of 3 Vandercook presses in a row in a room, with window visible above, showing the new WBAC classroom space at HWS

In November, The New York State Supreme Court in Cayuga County approved the legacy agreement that transfers Wells Book Arts Center (WBAC) to Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS). This legacy … Read more

Book Arts Summer Institute runs June 9 – 22, 2024. Join us for the following events that are open to the public: Instructor Mini Presentations: Monday, June 10, 7:30 – … Read more

The Book Arts Library is open every Friday from 1pm-3pm this spring to all visitors. Located in the Library on the third floor of Morgan Hall is the book Imaged … Read more

The Book Arts Center and the Center for Sustainability & the Environment were pleased to bring the Beehive Design Collective to campus on Feb 16, 2024. For more about the … Read more

March Events at the Wells Book Arts Center Open to students, staff, and faculty. BOOK ARTS READING ROOM & BUTTON MAKER HOURS Fridays, 1 – 3 PM Morgan 3rd floor … Read more

Join us at the Book Arts Center, 1st floor, Rm 7 on Thursday, Feb 8, 12 – 2pm to print some letterpress Valentines. We’ll have several designs set up on … Read more

A swarm is coming! The Beehive Design Collective visits Wells College on Friday, February 16, 2024. Hosted by the Wells Book Arts Center and the Center for Sustainability and the Environment, the Collective will set … Read more