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Learn how to make your own folded, glued and sewn book! Use it as a journal, sketchbook, gift, album, recipe book and more! Gather with other to learn, play, create, laugh and share!
Create a multidimensional tunnel book with artist Debra Disman! Using accordion folds, framing techniques, and strategic cutouts, participants will explore a “layered view” that creates the setting for a dramatic sculptural book scene. Get some inspiration by visiting the diorama scenes in Lezley Saar: Diorama Drama. Craft Lab is for all ages, everyone is welcome!
Space is limited. Advance RSVP is required.
All participants must wear a mask during check-in and at all times while indoors. Masks are not required during outdoor programs but are suggested.
Thank you to all program participants for your understanding and cooperation. Learn more about our COVID-19 protocol on our Visit page.
Friday Art Night classes are a great way to end the week!
Visit Objects of Desire: Photography and the Language of Advertising and create a fun flag book structure, learn to fold an accordion spine, design your own covers and flag pages that reveal a pattern when opened, and express your own special message using text and images. With artist Debra Disman.
Join us to create your own Halloween "Tunnel Book" where you can tell your Halloween stories! The Artist in Residence Debra Disman will guide you step-by-step to make a tunnel book.
All supplies will be provided.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
Please join us at the West Valley Regional Branch Library and kick off your holiday season by learning how to create your own handmade book with our Artist in Residence Debra Disman! Learn folding, gluing and sewing techniques, and use your book to hold holiday recipes, photos, good wishes and more! All materials provided!
Prepare for the New Year by creating your own 2023 sidebound calendar!
Fill it with your important dates and reminders!
All materials will be provided.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
Join us to express yourself and learn how to create the fabulous Storybook Theatre which combines books, diorama drama and stories into one project. All materials provided.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Public Library and learn to make your own special photo album with artist in residence Debra Disman.
Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman - Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am - 11:00am, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library - ReflectSpace Annex
AGE GROUP: ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ARTS & CRAFTS
Bring the whole family and learn how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.
In honor of Women's History Month the West Valley Regional Branch Library celebrates women artists with a bookmaking workshop led by our artist in residence Debra Disman!
Please join us to create your own handmade book, learn about artists Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama and add what you learn about them to your books! All materials will be provided.
This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
This program is part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency in bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
Join us and learn how to create the Flower Fold book with Artist in Residence Debra
Disman!
Celebrate springtime and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month, and add special hopes and wishes to your book.
All materials included.