Debra Disman

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Zoom In On Distance Learning 3

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As everyone keeps saying, 2020 was a year like no other. Well, no-one had seen 2021 yet.

2021 it seems, may also prove to be a year like no other, finding us teaching online, in my case through Zoom, engaging in what is called, “distance learning”. Well, you can’t beat the commute and clean-up time, and I found there are indeed ways to connect significantly with students and colleagues, and even teach some things!

Here are some highlights from our 2021 Calendar-making program at the West Valley Regional Branch Library,  part of my artist residency in bookmaking there, through the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.


Participans learned a “side-stab” or side-bound stitch, and used it to create vertically-hanging, fully-functional 2021 calendars.


They used their own stickers, markers and other embellishment materials to develop their calendar covers and pages,


highlighting special dates for their year.


Calendar cover,


and “March” 2021 page.

Here’s to a better 2021. Zoom on.

ZOOM in on Distance Learning 2

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As everyone keeps saying, 2020 was a year like no other.

One of the ways it has been a year like no other, is teaching online, in my case through Zoom, engaging in what is called, “distance learning”.

Well, you can’t beat the commute and clean-up time, and I found there are indeed ways to connect significantly with students and colleagues and even teach some things!

Here are some highlights, with further posts illuminating specific projects, classes and workshops.

Enjoy. From the expression on these faces and the works they created, these makers did!


Envelope bookmaking for the holidays, and LAPL love!


“Folded Fan” bookmaking.


LAPL Librarians get into the act.

Here’s to a better 2021.
To Your Health.

ZOOM in on Distance Learning

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As everyone keeps saying, 2020 was a year like no other.

One of the ways it has been a year like no other, is teaching online, in my case through Zoom, engaging in what is called, “distance learning”.

Well, you can’t beat the commute and clean-up time, and I found there are indeed ways to connect significantly with students and colleagues and even teach some things!

Here are some highlights, with further posts illuminating specific projects, classes and workshops.

Enjoy. From the expression on these faces, these makers did!

Here’s to a better 2021.
To Your Health.

Chasing Ghosts V: The Show. The Book.

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Verum Ultimum Gallery in Portland, Oregon, helmed by the unstoppable Jennifer Gillia Cutshall presented Chasing Ghosts V: Piercing the Veil through Remembrance, Legacy, & Beyond.in the Fall of 2020.

See the show!

The Exhibition Book….

Gratitudes!

PieceWork: Threads of 2020

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2020 has been a tremendous challenge for everyone.

I am honored to have been able to participate in a number of events, lists and and initiatives, designed to help us all, keep going.

Thank you for the opportunities.

Living through a Pandemic: Artists Experiment, Inspire and Persevere


My studio at 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica, CA. 2020

Textile Artists Today

“This article isn’t about making any new revelations in the world of art involving textiles. It is about sharing the work of contemporary artists who may not be known.” —Kristine Schomaker/Art and Cake


https://textileartsla.org/textile-month-2020-calendar/2020/7/10/material-identity

We have made it this far.

What does 2021 have in store?

TEXTILE ARTS LA SLAM!

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The last Textile Slam! of 2020 was  Tuesday evening October 27, 2020

Textile Slam! is an opportunity for friendly conversation and networking, featuring a rotating slate of presenters, each of whom  deliver an informal six-minute (or less!) slide show / improv / show-and-tell presentation. I was honored to present at this Slam!

Members, artists, designers, architects, educators, and all-around neat thinkers are invited to talk about their work, ideas that interest them, or projects they are exploring or have completed or would like help with.

The Slam! as a casual, community, conversation-oriented event.

This Slam! featured Lea Feinstein, Kathy Nida, and Debra Disman talking about current work, creating in a pandemic, thriving.

See the SLAM! and ENJOY!