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SUMMARY:“We Write The Book” Single Signature Bookmaking at the Northridge Library in Honor of National Poetry Month!
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to create a Single Signature Book at the Northridge Library in Honor of National Poetry Month!\n\nSaturday April 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nFREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-single-signature-northridge-library-in-honor-of-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T153000
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SUMMARY:“We Write The Book” Sidebound Bookmaking Northridge Library in Honor of National Poetry Month!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn to create the fun and fantastic Sidebound Book structure in honor of National Poetry Month!\nWednesday April 16  3:30-5PM\nFREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!\n  \n\nI am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May\, 2025\, every other Wednesday afternoon\, 3:30-5:00PM\, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM\nJOIN US!\n \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-sidebound-bookmaking-northridge-library-in-honor-of-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
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SUMMARY:“We Write The Book” Flower Fold Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library in Honor of National Poetry Month!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn to create the fun and fantastic Flower Fold Book\, in honor of National Poetry Month!\nSATURDAY April 5  11 AM – 12:30 PM\nFREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!\n                             \n\n I am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May\, 2025\, every other Wednesday afternoon\, 3:30-5:00PM\, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM\nJOIN US!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-flower-fold-workshop-at-the-northridge-library-in-honor-of-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northridge Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/84/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T190000
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SUMMARY:Intersection: where art and community meet with Debra Disman
DESCRIPTION:Intersection: where art and community meet with Debra Disman\nTuesday\, April 1st | 5PM – 7PM\n18th Street Arts Center\n1639 18th Street. Santa Monica\, CA 90404\nFree + Open to the Public \nFormally Happy Hours and Potlucks\, these gatherings are dedicated to gathering our community around good food\, conversation\, and art. Please stop by for a bite and chat with our community and spotlight artist: Debra Disman. \nPlease join us to create & learn\, express & enjoy together! Debra Disman will lead us through the making of fun and fantastic “Flag Books”\, made of an accordion-folded spine and intimate flag pages onto which you can inscribe your own text\, found or otherwise\, imagery or any combination of these to tell your own story of the present moment as you are experiencing it. All materials will be provided but if you would like\, please bring ephemera and memorabilia to personalize to your book.\n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/intersection-where-art-and-community-meet-with-debra-disman/
LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus\, 1653 18th Street\, Studio 1\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="18th Street Arts Center":MAILTO:office@18thstreet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T123000
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SUMMARY:“We Write The Book” Double Signature Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!
DESCRIPTION:IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY and WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!\nSATURDAY March 22  11 AM – 12:30 PM\nJoin us as we learn to how to create a fun and fantastic Accordion Fold Book with Pockets AND Pages at the Northridge Branch Library in honor of Women’s History Month\, International Women’s  Day\, and Women Artists everywhere!\nLearn about ground breaking women artists Faith Ringgold\, Frida Kahlo\, Yayoi Kusama \, Louise Nevelson\, Betye Saar\,  Georgia O’Keeffe.\nFREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!\n\n \n          \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May\, 2025\, every other Wednesday afternoon\, 3:30-5:00PM\, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM\nJOIN US!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-double-signature-bookmaking-workshop-at-the-northridge-library/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northridge Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/84/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T170000
DTSTAMP:20250302T014204Z
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SUMMARY:“We Write The Book” Closed-Spine Accordion Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!
DESCRIPTION:IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY and WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!\nJoin us as we learn to how to create the fun and fantastic Closed-Spine Accordion Book at the Northridge Branch Library in honor of Women’s History Month\, International Women’s  Day\, and Women Artists everywhere!\nLearn about ground breaking women artists Faith Ringgold\, Frida Kahlo\, Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe.  All materials included!\n \nWednesday March 19 @ 3:30 – 5PM\nFREE!\nAll materials included!\n\n\n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May\, 2025\, every other Wednesday afternoon\, 3:30-5:00PM\, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM\n\nJOIN US!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-closed-spine-accodionworkshop-at-the-northridge-library/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250308T123000
DTSTAMP:20250302T013208Z
CREATED:20250225T202441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T013208Z
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SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" FLAG BOOK Workshop at the Northridge Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we learn to create the fun and fantastic FLAG BOOK at the Northridge Branch Library in honor of Women’s History Month\, International Women’s  Day\, and Women Artists everywhere!\nLearn about ground breaking women artists Faith Ringgold\, Frida Kahlo\, Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe.  All materials included!\n\n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May\, 2025\, every other Wednesday afternoon\, 3:30-5:00PM\, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM\n\nJOIN US!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-flag-book-workshop-at-the-northridge-library/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northridge Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/84/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T170000
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SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" February Kick-off at the Northridge Branch Library!!!!
DESCRIPTION:“We Write The Book” comes to Northridge!\n\nBeginning February 19 2025 @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm\nJoin us and learn to create an accordion-fold book with pockets!\n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR)\n\nI will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May\, 2025\, every other Wednesday afternoon\, 3:30-5:00PM\, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM\nI am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.\nLet the bookmaking begin!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-february-kick-off-at-the-northridge-branch-library/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northridge Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/84/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T153000
DTSTAMP:20250205T190143Z
CREATED:20241211T192801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T190143Z
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SUMMARY:Bookmaking with Love at the West Hollywood Library!
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to lead a Valentine’s bookmaking program February 8th\, 2025\, at 2PM at The West Hollywood Library\, a beautiful and welcoming place for the whole community!\nLearn to create your own accordion fold book with pockets and pop-ups you can give a a gift for Valentine’s Day or keep for yourself!  \nPut special messages into the pockets\, and learn how to create fun pop-ups including hearts!\nRefreshments and all materials included.\nJoin us and Feel the Love!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/bookmaking-with-love-at-the-west-hollywood-library/
LOCATION:West Hollywood Library\, 625 N San Vicente Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Hollywood Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/#form
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T180000
DTSTAMP:20250206T192736Z
CREATED:20241125T214944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T192736Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "DWELLINGS: An Exhibition of Inhabited Spaces" at ARTLINK
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in the exhibition: “DWELLINGS: An Exhibition of Inhabited Spaces” at ARTLINK\, at the Auer Center for Arts and Culture\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana. I love to get my work involved in events and shows all across the country\, in areas not considered major art centers and off the edges of the US. I find the commitment and caliber of shows\, curators/jurors\, artists and work to be audacious and  inspiring on all fronts. \n“For the exhibition DWELLINGS\, juried by Steve Garst\,  Artlink invited artists to submit works of any media that involve homes\, shelters\, forts\, nests\, burrows\, or any other forms of inhabited space used by humans or non-humans. Where a creature lays its head can be a place of refuge\, sustenance\, and identity.  They are cauldrons of growth\, filled with love\, hurt\, anger\, learning\, and memory.  Often\, homes are constructed and\, in turn\, end up constructing the lives of those who dwell within them\, for better or worse.  Artlink is excited to offer an exhibition exploring the variety of human and non-human places that serve as home\, in all its numerous manifestations.”  \nI am showing “Window Treatment”\n\nWindow Treatment\,  2018\, 13 x 38 x 9.25″\, book board/file folders/file cards/hemp cord\, wax\n \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-dwellings-an-exhibition-of-inhabited-spaces-at-artlink/
LOCATION:ARTLINK-AUER Center for Arts and Culture\, 300 East main Street\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20241125T202629Z
CREATED:20241125T202629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T202629Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: MAS Attack at the Torrance Art Museum:  a pop-up exhibition of solidarity!
DESCRIPTION:MAS Attack Returns to TAM Dec 13th!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMAS Attack Returns to the Torrance Art Museum (TAM) – Friday\, December 13th\, 6-9pm\nCalling all artists in SoCal—join us for a pop-up exhibition of solidarity!\nAfter a challenging and divisive period\, many artists are uncertain about the future. But the future starts now—and we are stronger together. Join us for the return of the Mutual Appreciation Society event—MAS Attack! This one-night-only exhibition invites all artists to share work that reflects these turbulent times\, whether political\, emotional\, or personal. Art that speaks to where we are\, and where we are headed. This is an opportunity to show that community counts\, and that we are not alone. \nHow to Participate\nNo registration or application is required! Artists are invited to drop off their work at TAM from Tuesday\, December 10th to Friday\, December 13th\, 10am-4pm. The opening reception will be Friday\, December 13th\, 6-9pm. At 9pm\, artists can take their work home with them. \nWhat’s at stake?\nWith recent tensions and the aftermath of a divisive election\, many artists are wondering what comes next. We need to reinforce our sense of community—so we can replace grief\, anger\, and anxiety with hope\, resilience\, and strength. MAS Attack is about showing up\, sharing art\, and reminding each other that we are in this together. We invite all forms of art\, all styles\, and all voices. Your voice matters. \nThis is just the beginning. Small steps\, but important ones. Let’s come together\, renew our bonds\, and support each other. Join us on Friday\, December 13th—and be part of the future. \nSpread the word!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-mas-attack-at-the-torrance-art-museum-a-pop-up-exhibition-of-solidarity/
LOCATION:Torrance Art Museum (TAM)\, 3320 Civic Center Drive\, Torrance\, CA\, 90503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Torrance Art Museum":MAILTO:MPresneill@TorranceCA.Gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T080000
DTSTAMP:20251208T203618Z
CREATED:20241113T205559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T203618Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "Paper + Fiber" at 1202 Contemporary
DESCRIPTION:  \n1202 Contemporary proudly presents its 4th annual Paper + Fiber show\, celebrating two mediums that women artists have traditionally used for centuries\, but have always been considered “craft\,” or less than fine art.  Uplifting and supporting artists who have worked in textile\, fiber\, and/or paper mediums\, this exhibition centers and hones in on the theme of figure.\nClick HERE to view the show!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-paper-fiber-at-1202-contemporary/
LOCATION:1202 Contemporary\, 7397 Monterey Road\, Gilroy\, CA\, 95020 US\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="1202 Contemporary":MAILTO:info@gallery1202.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T123000
DTSTAMP:20240902T215722Z
CREATED:20240902T215436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T215722Z
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SUMMARY:"Create the Fun and Fantastic Flag Book" at the West Hollywood Library!
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Create the Fun and Fantastic Flag Book at the West Hollywood Library!!\n\n\nA Free Workshop produced by Friends of the West Hollywood Library\nJoin us to  “Create the Fun and Fantastic Flag Book” where participants will learn how to make a unique fold-out book featuring flag-shaped pages that move and groove when the book is opened and closed. \nThe workshop will take place on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024 from 10:00 – 12:30 p.m. \n \nHeld at the West Hollywood Library’s Community Room\, this free workshop will be facilitated by Debra Disman\, a Los Angeles-based teaching artist known for her work inspired by books. Debra’s work can be seen in galleries\, museums\, libraries and art centers across the country.\n \nThrough learning hands-on techniques in visual arts & crafts\, participants will be able to design their own personal one-of-a-kind flag book. All materials will be provided\, and free parking is available. \nThis workshop is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library\, a 501c (3) nonprofit\, committed to the promotion and enhancement of the West Hollywood Library‘s collections\, facilities and programs. Friends also operates the Friends Bookstore\, located adjacent to the West Hollywood Library at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard\, selling gently used books & films\, with proceeds benefiting the West Hollywood Library. \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/create-the-fun-and-fantastic-flag-book-at-the-west-hollywood-library/
LOCATION:West Hollywood Library\, 625 N San Vicente Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Hollywood Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/#form
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T190000
DTSTAMP:20241007T205615Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studios October 20th at 18th Street Arts Center!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to attend 18th Street Art Center‘s  Change the Future event and Artist Open Studios on Sunday\, October 20th from 3-7 PM.\nI am thrilled to open my studio and participate!\nOlympic Campus: Artist Open Studios\nSunday\, October 20 | 3-7 PM\n18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus\n1639 18th Street\, Santa Monica\, CA 90404 \nFree + Open to the Public \nThe artists at 18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus are opening their studios to the public on Sunday\, October 20th from 3 to 7 PM as part of our Change the Future event. \nParticipating Artists: David McDonald\, Diana Taylor\, Anne Krinsky\, Debra Disman\, Dan Wang\, Ara Oshagan\, Labkhand Olfatmanesh\, Luciana Abait\, Les Guthman\, Susan Kleinberg and Yvette Gellis \nSign up below (as part of our Change the Future event) to RSVP and receive automatic reminders about this event! Pre-registration is appreciated\, but not required to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re just over two weeks away from our Change the Future event including Artist Open Studios on Sunday\, October 20th from 3-7 PM. \nThis all-ages event blends creativity\, technology and environmental action. Explore interactive installations\, fly a giant augmented reality kite over Santa Monica\, participate in hands-on workshops\, and tour artist studios\, all while discovering ways to protect our planet. \nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL AGES WELCOME!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’ll Be There!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Peek Inside: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Krinsky combines painting\, print\, photography and video with archival and geographical research. She is fascinated by the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of the physical world. Since 2018\, she has been working on an international project about vulnerable wetlands and climate change.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiana Taylor works across painting\, textiles and print media\, exploring notions of time\, loss and ruin in visual culture. Recurring motifs that reflect her interests are appropriated from museum catalogues\, architectural reference books\, craft kits\, botanical guides\, books on geology\, ancient ruins\, domestic patterns and other print ephemera.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid McDonald works in both sculpture and painting. The visual qualities of his work vary\, but they are connected through a belief in process and intuition as a way of developing work. He believes all things in the natural world are interdependent\, and creates situations within his work where this is true.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebra Disman is a Los Angeles-based artist known for her work inspired by the book\, which traverses textiles\, installation\, sculpture and performance to push the familiar into forms that arrest and baffle\, while simultaneously offering places of contemplation and solace.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/open-studios-october-20th-at-18th-street-arts-center/
LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus\, 1653 18th Street\, Studio 1\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="18th Street Arts Center":MAILTO:office@18thstreet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20240903T190300Z
CREATED:20240902T004541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T190300Z
UID:13026-1727611200-1727625600@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Flag Book and Variations: Book Structures Workshop with artist Debra Disman
DESCRIPTION:ENJOY BOOKMAKING IN COMMUNITY IN A GALLERY SETTING!\nPresented by Textile Arts LA!\nIn Conjunction with Patricia Sweetow Gallery\nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to create the kinetic and versatile “Flag Book” structure\, as well as a full-page variant\, termed the “Folded Fan”. You’ll learn how to make folded page variations\, and how to create one and two-cut apertures and pop-ups. With a focus on textiles and fiber\, participants will explore ways to develop\, embellish\, and adorn their books with texture\, color\, pattern\, and image\, as well as how to employ “found writing” to add text.\nDebra will guide you in the methods and extensive applications of the accordion fold in bookmaking\, gluing\, and collage techniques\, ways of adding stitching/sewing\, and how to create poetic text effortlessly will also be covered. The last hour of the workshop will be devoted to bringing projects to completion as time permits\, how to add techniques from the participants’ chosen art forms and expertise to their books\, and sharing completed or in-process books as desired. \n\n\n\nMaterials Included:\nBook board prepared for book covers\nAcid-free paper prepared for book spines\nAcid free- glue sticks\nNeutral pH Adhesive/brushes\nScissors\nFolding tools\nAwls/punching tools\nHemp and other cord and thread\nDrawing and Writing Materials\nPrint Media (repurposed)\nFabric and paper scrap and samples (repurposed)\nDesigner wallpaper and textile samples \nMaterials/Tools to Bring if Desired:\nFavorite scissors for cutting paper and fabric\nAwl or other “punching” tool\nCollage materials (that can be glued with a glue stick or fluid adhesive)\nPrint Media to cut up and repurpose (magazines/books/brochures/postcards)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Workshop\n\n\nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 29\, 2024. 12:00 – 4:00 PM at Patricia Sweetow Gallery 1700 So. Santa Fe Ave. Suite 351\, Los Angeles\, CA 90021.\nparking available\nSIGN UP HERE!\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/flag-book-and-variations-book-structures-workshop-with-artist-debra-disman/
LOCATION:Patricia Sweetow Gallery\, 1700 So. Santa Fe Ave\, Suite 351\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="TEXTILE ARTS LA":MAILTO:email — membership@textileartsla.org email — carrie@textileartsla.org DM — @textileartsla
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T143000
DTSTAMP:20240821T202728Z
CREATED:20240817T231413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T202728Z
UID:12980-1727528400-1727533800@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:"We Write the Book" Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!
DESCRIPTION:“We Write The Book” Goes to Northridge!\nJoin us for our kickoff program Saturday September 28th 1PM!\n\n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!\n\nI will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.\nI am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-artist-residency-2025-26-kickoff/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northridge Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/84/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20250204T185702Z
CREATED:20240811T010844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185702Z
UID:12943-1723294800-1738263600@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" Goes to Northridge!
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!\n\nI will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.\nI am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!\nThree-hole pamphlet stitch single signature binding with fold-outs by Dawn Banker
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-rides-again-in-northridge/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northridge Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/84/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T183000
DTSTAMP:20240613T200936Z
CREATED:20240613T200919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200936Z
UID:12663-1718730000-1718735400@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:"Folded Fan" Bookmaking at the West Hollywood Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us and Learn to Create the Fun and Versatile FOLDED FAN BOOK!\nFold an accordion spine\, add covers and pages\, then use all kinds of beautiful materials to develop\, design\, decorate\, adorn\, elevate and celebrate your book!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBookmaking Workshop: Folded Fan Book\nIn-Person Program\nTuesday\, June 18\n5:00pm – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Hollywood Library  \nMeeting Room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and learn how to make a folded fan book with artist Debra Disman\, using folding and pasting techniques. Add fun details to make your book your own. No skill required and all supplies are provided. For adults.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library. \nAttendance is limited and advance registration is required. \nCommunity Meeting Room \n\n\n\n\n\nAGE GROUP: | Adults |
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/folded-fan-bookmaking-at-the-west-hollywood-library/
LOCATION:West Hollywood Library\, 625 N San Vicente Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Hollywood Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/#form
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20240613T200331Z
CREATED:20240613T192700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200331Z
UID:12649-1718449200-1718452800@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Bookmaking at the Julian Dixon Culver City Library!
DESCRIPTION:BOOKMAKING AT THE LIBRARY!!!\nJoin Us THIS COMING SATURDAY June 15th\, 2024\, at 11AM!\nLearn to make an Accordion Fold Book with Simple one and two cut Pop-ups! \nBook Making with Debra Disman\nIn-Person Program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 15\n11:00am – 12:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulver City Julian Dixon Library\nMeeting Room \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s make accordion books! Learn the art of book making and take home your own book. All materials and instructions will be provided by artist and book maker Debra Disman. For children ages 5 to 12 with a parent or guardian.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/bookmaking-at-the-julian-dixon-culver-city-library/
LOCATION:Julian Dixon Culver City Library\, 4975 Overland Ave.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julian Dixon Culver City Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20240613T192800Z
CREATED:20240412T191509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T192800Z
UID:12369-1718188200-1718193600@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" Artist Residency CULMINATION!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to  celebrate the culmination of the Canoga Park Branch Library’s year long Artist Residency with Debra Disman\, “We Write The Book”\, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!\nCome and make your own travel journal\, enjoy refreshments and see a slide show of our exciting year of  bookmaking projects. “Take and Make” bookmaking packets will be available while supplies last so you can keep the bookmaking magic going after the event!\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-artist-residency-culmination/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T123000
DTSTAMP:20240405T181259Z
CREATED:20240405T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T181259Z
UID:12347-1715166000-1715171400@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Create a BUTTERFLY Book at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Take Flight this Spring!\nJoin us and learn how to create a “butterfly Book” in honor of the Rituals and Rites of Spring!\nAdd ribbons to honor May Day\, and make your book festive!\nPart of my Artist Residency support by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs:\n“We Write The Book”.\nAll materials included!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/create-a-butterfly-book-at-the-canoga-park-branch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T123000
DTSTAMP:20240322T190129Z
CREATED:20240315T182733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T190129Z
UID:12322-1712746800-1712752200@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Celebrating Nature and Poetry at the Canoga Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us and learn how to create the fun and fantastic flag book!\nCelebrate Poetry Month and Earth Day by adding your own nature poetry and images through the technique of “found poetry” which takes the stress out of writing!\nPart of my Artist Residency support by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs:\n“We Write The Book”.\nAll materials included.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/celebrating-nature-and-poetry-at-the-canoga-braanch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T123000
DTSTAMP:20240225T201332Z
CREATED:20240221T202001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T201332Z
UID:12233-1710327600-1710333000@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Springtime Bookmaking at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create a sewn book to celebrate springtime and new beginnings!\n\n\nLearn the pamphlet stitch\, and deck your book out with springtime flowers!\n\n\nAll materials provided.\nThis program is part of my Artist Residency at the Canoga Park Branch Library\, and is supported in part by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs\nPlease see HERE for details!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T120000
DTSTAMP:20240130T211323Z
CREATED:20240111T185207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211323Z
UID:11732-1707908400-1707912000@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:"Be Our Valentine" at the Canoga Park Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us To Create Your Own Special Valentine’s Day Gift or Card!\nAdd beautiful materials to personalize your Valentine for yourself\, or that special someone!\nAll materials included.\nPart of my residency “We Write the Book” at the Canoga Park Branch Library\, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/be-our-valentine-at-the-canoga-park-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T123000
DTSTAMP:20240110T170244Z
CREATED:20231222T230221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T170244Z
UID:11608-1704884400-1704889800@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Get Ready for the New Year at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US!\nLearn How to Create an Organizer Book with Pockets to Welcome the New Year and Get You Started in 2024!\nAll Materials Included.\nSupported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!\nDate(s):\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nTime:\n11 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nCanoga Park Branch Library\n\n\n\n\nType:\nIn Person\n\n\n\n\nAudience:|\nEVERYONE!!!!\nKids\, Adults\n\n\n\n\nCategory:\nArts\, Crafts & Hobbies\n\n\n\n\nDescription:\nStart the New Year right by learning to create a fun book in which you can store holiday memories and plan for the future.  All materials provided.\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. \n\n\n\n\nFor ADA accommodations\, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.\n\n\nPara ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA\, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/get-ready-for-the-new-year-at-the-canoga-park-branch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T170000
DTSTAMP:20231221T081119Z
CREATED:20231221T120001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T081119Z
UID:11545-1702540800-1702573200@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:"Objects of Agency" Virtual Artists Talk December 21st at  4PM PST\, 7PM EST
DESCRIPTION:Objects of Agency Virtual Artists Talk\nhttps://www.heragallery.org/objects of agency\nPlease join with ZOOM Link below:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88407885936?pwd=cW9tcjMwdFBOci9UdDU3K3RBNlFXdz09\nThursday December 21\, 2023\n 7PM EST / 4PM PST\nObjects of Agency is a 52 week long virtual exhibition\, through 2023. The exhibition addresses the health care crisis which has recently culminated in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and stripped thousands of people of the right to bodily autonomy. \nThe United States has the worst maternal mortality rate among other similarly developed countries. According to the University of Colorado\, due to the Dobbs decision\, maternal mortality rates are projected to go up 14%. For women of color\, it is 20%. Simply due to women’s health care becoming more restrictive and less accessible. \nAt the time this call for art was written\, when “abortion” was typed into a Google search\, the first page result was a misleading website filled with fear slogans and misinformation to prevent women from seeking necessary and viable health care options. A recent research study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate showed that in many right wing states\, 1/10 Google search results for abortion services lead to anti-abortion fake clinics. And when abortion was typed into Instagram\, the first hashtag was #abortionisevil. Due to activists\, advocates\, artists\, and scientists this scale is tipping to provide accessible\, accurate\, and viable healthcare information. \nSo\, what can we do to continue the fight for abortion rights? How can we use our creative voices to counteract misinformation and false advertising and provide viable discourse and inspiration? \nAt Hera Gallery\, we invited you to cry\, rage\, and make art. We invited you to connect with others through creative expression in hopes that it would bring a sense of insight\, or deep feeling\, beauty\, education\, perseverance\, protest\, connection and/or community. Culminating in the virtual exhibition Objects of Agency\, we bring you 52 selections of work from artists across the country. \nEach week\, Hera Gallery chose one featured artist and artwork from the exhibition to represent the tribulations and inspirations of the current state of women’s health care in America. Featured artists will be posted on all social media accounts.\nObjects of Agency aims to stimulate\, educate\, and encourage abortion care. It aims to challenge the anti-abortion campaigns and false information which dominate the internet. It aims to provide access to factual information and ultimately to create a platform and a network to share the voices\, choices\, and stories of all women and female identifying persons.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/objects-of-agency-virtual-artists-talk/
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T123000
DTSTAMP:20231108T201025Z
CREATED:20231108T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T201025Z
UID:11431-1702465200-1702470600@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Winter Holiday Bookmaking at the Canoga Park Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create a fun holiday book based on the closed spine accordion structure!\nCreate a card or gift for the holidays and learn folding and gluing techniques.\nCustomize your book to make it special and unique.\nAll materials provided!\n\nThis program is supported in part by the City\nof Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/winter-holiday-bookmaking-at-the-canoga-park-branch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T123000
DTSTAMP:20231126T020505Z
CREATED:20231113T205343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T020505Z
UID:11482-1702119600-1702125000@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Flag Bookmaking at ArtShare LA!
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn to create the fun and fabulous “flag book” with artist Debra Disman while being inspired by the “Paper Route” exhibition at ArtShare LA. Learn the accordion fold\, add book covers and alternating flag pages\, and play with “found writing” to create a kinetic book that can be opened and used in multiple ways.\nPlease sign up with Eventbrite!\nDebra Disman is a Los Angeles-based artist known for her work inspired by the book\, both as a solo practitioner and in the public sphere of community engagement. As a maker and teaching artist she creates work and projects which push the body and boundaries of the book into new media and materials\, inviting altered ways of viewing the world and how we inhabit it.\n\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/https-www-eventbrite-com-e-flag-bookmaking-workshop-tickets-754183953507/
LOCATION:ArtShare LA\, 801 E 4th Pl\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtShare LA":MAILTO:info@artsharela.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T133000
DTSTAMP:20231011T183433Z
CREATED:20231011T183433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T183433Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Recipe Book at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create your own recipe book just in time for the holidays!\nBring in your favorite family recipes\, learn how to make your own sewn book with envelopes to hold the recipes. \nAll supplies included!\nThis workshop is part of my Artist Residency supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/make-your-own-recipe-book-at-the-canoga-park-branch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T113000
DTSTAMP:20231025T181009Z
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SUMMARY:"Let's Make Books!" at the Hermosa Beach Library
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s Make Books!”\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person program!\n\n\nSaturday\, October 28\n10:00am – 11:00am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHermosa Beach Library\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how to make books for yourself or as gift. All materials will be provided. Generously sponsored by Hermosa Beach FOL. For Adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendance is limited\, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party\, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.  \nThis event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/lets-make-books-at-the-hermosa-beach-library/
LOCATION:Hermosa Beach Library\, 550 Pier Avenue\, Hermosa Beach\, 90254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hermosa Beach Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/
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