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Handmade Books
“Make Your Own Books” at the Compton Library!
The Compton Library 240 W. Compton Blvd. Compton, CA 90220, Compton, CA, United StatesJoin us for this fun bookmaking program for middle schoolers and their families at The Compton Library!
Together, we will create the fun and versatile flag book structure, a kinetic book which reveals a design when opened.
All materials included.
The Book as Art v6.0: Pulp
Decatur Library 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA, United StatesI am honored to have two pieces in this upcoming exhibition:
The Book as Art v6.0: Pulp
the Book As Art 2018
August 10–September 28 | open during library hours
The Periodicals Gallery of the Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga.
Artist books take many forms – from handmade and lusciously tactile to linear and informative, abstract and questioning to sculptural and monumental. This juried show celebrates the book with a wildly varied collection of inventive and spectacular work that challenges expectations.
This is an exhibition that has been described by critics as, “wildly eclectic” and finding “. . . new and often startling ways to reimagine not just the physical format of a book but also the ideological essence of the content.” (ArtsATL, “Year in Review,” Dec. 31, 2014); approaching “sheer aesthetic magic” (Jerry Cullum, ArtsATL, “Books Become Magical Objects, Aug. 28, 2013); and with examples that “. . .push boundaries and challenge expectations in ways that are both startling and exhilarating.” (Jeff Stafford, Burnaway, “Art as Books, Books as Art,” Aug. 25, 2014)
Accordion Fold Book Workshop For Seniors
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesPart of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch - Los Angeles Public Library.
Thanks to librarian Jeffrey Jensen, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA.
Make an accordion fold book from images of the Latino community's contribution to the art and architecture of Los Angeles with artist Debra Disman. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and celebrates Latino Heritage Month.
Geared to Seniors, all are welcome!
Please see flier!
Teen Flag Bookmaking at the Artesia Library!
Artesia County Library 18801 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA, United StatesJoin with other teens and learn to create the fun and versatile FLAG BOOK, which moves and grooves when you do! Add your own "found writing" (learn how) and have your say!
Led by artist Debra Disman.
All materials included.
Drop-ins welcome!
Papel Picado Bookmaking Workshop
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesPart of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch – Los Angeles Public Library.
Thanks to Children's Librarian Alice Schock, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA
To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, join us for a Papel Picado Bookmaking Workshop, led by artist Debra Disman. This program is open to all ages. All materials included.
Please see flier!
Bookmaking at Verdugo Hills High School
Verdugo Hills High School 10625 Plainview Avenue, Tujunga, CA, United StatesI will lead bookmaking workshops with magnet (VAPA) English and Art students at Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga, CA, supported by the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Students will create one-of-kind FLAG BOOKS, and develop them through "found writing" they produce through pulling letters, words and sentences from existing print media sources such as magazines and other books.
I will work with Seniors in the VAPA English class, and Freshmen in the VAPA art class.
These workshops are for specific VAPA students at Verdugo Hills High School, and will take place in VAPA classes during school hours.