Come and learn how to make the magical "Flag Book" structure, and fill it with cartoon/Manga/comics images that are provided, or ones you create yourself. Free, all materials included, open to the public, all are welcome! This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency … [Read more...] about Cartoon/Manga/Comics Flag BookMaking Workshop
Community Arts
“Create Your Own Flag Book”
"Join us for a bookmaking program led by Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence Debra Disman. Learn to make the fun and fantastic flag book that opens in different ways to show the words and pictures you put inside. As you open the book the flags move and create a pattern! All materials … [Read more...] about “Create Your Own Flag Book”
Fanning the Creative Flame: Making Folded Fan Books
To kick off my 2019-20 Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Library, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, I led a Children's Bookmaking program, where participants and their families learned the art of "Folded Fan Books". The folded fan book is comprised of … [Read more...] about Fanning the Creative Flame: Making Folded Fan Books
“Make A Photo Album”
Join the fun and create a unique photo album in which to honor family and friends in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!! Learn single signature binding, the pamphlet stitch, and how to create pockets for treasured items as well as how to use all kinds of beautiful and festive materials! Free, … [Read more...] about “Make A Photo Album”
“Make Your Own Book””
Join us for a workshop for children and families to create their own "folded fan" books using accordion, pop-up and Papel Picado techniques! All ages are welcome. Come join the fun! This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, … [Read more...] about “Make Your Own Book””
Tunnel Vision
It was fantastic to teach a workshop on Tunnel Books for families, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Tunnel Book is comprised of two accordion spines, or “sides”, connected by a “backdrop” and “cross pieces” or frames attached to the accordion folds working from the back fold and … [Read more...] about Tunnel Vision