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Handmade Books
EXHIBITIONISTA: “Book / Art / Artifact”
San Francisco Center for the Book 375 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesI am thrilled to participate in the third exhibition featuring works created by the talented members of the California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers. at the San Francisco Center for the Book,
MAKERS’ NIGHT: CRAFT CONTEMPORARY!
Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBook artist Debra Disman will teach participants basic bookmaking techniques such as folding, paper punching, and sewing to create a side-bound handsewn book! Materials will be available to customize the front and back covers of your book. Cost of program includes materials and drinks.
CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Maker Night: Bookmaking with Debra Disman
6:00pm - 8:00pm $12 | Free for Members
Book artist Debra Disman will teach participants basic bookmaking techniques such as folding, paper punching, and sewing to create a side-bound handsewn book!
INFO RSVP
Advanced RSVP is required. This workshop has limited capacity, so we advise participants to arrive early to secure a spot in the workshop.
Payment is due upon arrival.
EXHIBITIONISTA: “PULP- Book and Paper Arts”
Sebastapol Center for the Arts 282 S. High Street, CA, Sebastopol, United States"This show will feature innovative and traditional explorations of book arts, paper arts, and paper sculptures, including paper objects, book-art-related objects, altered books, and sculptural and wall-mounted pieces, as well as more traditional artists' books, letterpress printing and bookbinding."
Craft Lab Family Workshop: Tunnel Books with Debra Disman
Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCreate 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 at LACMA—Fantastic Flag Books
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtFriday 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.
Fall Into Bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
West Valley Regional Branch Library 19036 Vanowen Street,, Reseda, CA, United StatesPlease 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!