Jam out on the Big Beach Book with Debra Disman Join bookmaker Debra Disman and embellish the 'Big Beach Book,' a people-sized book structure she developed with the community during the course of her recent Residency. Use paint pens, maps, repurposed book pages, collage materials and more, and add … [Read more...] about Jam out on the Big Beach Book with Debra Disman
Community Arts
Library Love I
Library Love I Leading a "folded fan" bookmaking program at the Wiseburn Library (one of the Branches of the Los Angeles County Public Library System) was pure joy The fan book is a version of the Flag Book (invented by noted book artist Hedi Kyle), which uses full pages rather then … [Read more...] about Library Love I
Tunneling Through (2) Too
Tunneling Through (2) Too 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 moving … [Read more...] about Tunneling Through (2) Too
Clay Play (2)Too
Clay Play (2) Too It is joy to work with these amazing (no, I am NOT biased!) students after school, creating in our CREST Enrichment "Hand Building with Clay" class. Above are our pinch pot pieces, drying in my studio. Below, students in first through fifth grades learn to roll coils … [Read more...] about Clay Play (2)Too
Make a Book to Celebrate Women Artists with Debra Disman
Make a Book to Celebrate Women Artists with Debra Disman Artist Debra Disman will teach you how to make a flip book celebrating women artists. This program is part of Women's Heritage Month. … [Read more...] about Make a Book to Celebrate Women Artists with Debra Disman
In Resonant Residence (10)
In Resonant Residence (10) I formally began Studio Residency at the Camera Obscura Art Lab in Santa Monica Wednesday January 10th. I share the sunlit space, located within the beautiful Mid-century building overlooking Palisades Park, Santa Monica Beach and the blue Pacific with textile … [Read more...] about In Resonant Residence (10)