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Handmade Books
Make Your Own Book for Kids! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Public Library
Platt Branch Library 23600 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, United StatesMake your book! Learn how to make the "folded fan book" using accordion fold and pop-up techniques. Use it for a journal, a scrapbook, or a great gift for a family member or friend! All materials are included.
Led by artist Debra Disman as part of the Los Angeles Public Library's Autograph Book of L.A. Project.
Making Sculptural Books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLearn to make sculptural books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, inspired by the awesome show from China: The Allure of Matter, currently on display at the Museum. For the Whole Family!
Details
One-Day Workshop: Sculpture Books
Family Class: Ages 8+ | Saturday, December 14 | 9 am–12 pm
Family members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this inter-generational class!
Be inspired by The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China exhibition to explore unusual art materials
used by contemporary Chinese artists. In the studio, learn book-making techniques to design a
sculptural book.
With artist Debra Disman.
Holiday Bookmaking at the Sunland-Tujunga Library!
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042, Tujunga (Los Angeles), CA, United StatesLearn to create the festive "Envelope" book in honor of the holiday season and use it as a unique gift or card for those special people in your life!
All materials included.
This workshop is part of my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Library, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Make A Calendar at the Granada Hills Public Library!
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesWelcome in 2020 by creating your own calendar and personalize it for you!
Join us for this two-session hands-on bookmaking program, where you will bind together your own 2020 calendar and embellish it to give it your own personal touch. Highlight special dates and events, add birthdays, and put your best foot forward into the New Year!
This program is part of my Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Public Library and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department Cultural Affairs.
Programs run from 2:30PM - 4:30PM Tusday and Thursday January 7 and 9, 2020
All ages welcome. Bring the family and create together!
All materials provided.
Making Accordion Fold Books with Pockets at the Sunland-Tujunga Library
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042, Tujunga (Los Angeles), CA, United StatesLearn to create an accordion fold book with pockets that can be used to hold your treasures: photographs, notes, poems, recipes, and more! Start off the New Year with creativity and new skills, and make something fun, beautiful and useful!
All ages welcome. Bring the family and create together!
All materials provided.
Making Books Together at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art!
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtJoin us and learn to make a "folded fan" book at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art,
inspired by the amazing work and colorful and evocative sketchbooks of artist Betye Saar, in her exhibition
Betye Saar: Call and Response currently on display at the Museum.
For the Whole Family!
Details:
One Day Workshop: Making Books Together Inspired by the Sketchbooks of Betye Saar!
Family Class: Ages 8+ | Saturday, February 1, 2020 | 9 am–12 pm
Family members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this inter-generational class
With teaching artist Debra Disman