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Sewn Books
Simple Sewn Booklets with Debra Disman
CA, United StatesJoin us for public workshops in bookmaking and more at the Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica!
These workshops are being offered as part of my Studio Residency at the Art Lab, January 13-April 14, 2018! I will be creating and teaching in the beautiful Mid-century building that houses the Art Lab, overlooking Santa Monica Beach and the blue Pacific.
Create a single signature (a gathering of folded pages) book with a simple binding. Create texture by adding cloth, papers and natural materials to the covers. Come away with a unique sewn book to use as a notebook, sketchbook, journal or gift!
Envelope Book with Debra Disman
Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean 1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesEnvelope Book with Debra Disman Use folding and sewing methods to create a book that can be sent in the mail! Write a note to a stranger and add it to the Big Beach Book onsite, or take home to write your next letter. You can create accordion folded pages that pop out to surprise […]
Envelope Book Workshop
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesArtist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a "Envelope Bookmaking" workshop!Learn to create a book that can be sent through the mail...snail mail!Create heartfelt gifts and cards, and develop your own content while learning new skills.All are welcome!This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Creating Sidebound Books in honor of Dia de los Ninos: International Children’s Day!
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesArtist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a workshop that focuses on making a Sidebound Book in celebration of Dia de los Ninos: International Children's and Book Day! This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Keep Precious Memories Stored in a Journal Session 1
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesJoin us to create your own journal using single signature binding techniques!
Learn how to create a book with a spine, covers and pages in which to to store your precious memories, doodle, dream, draw and write!
"Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will teach patrons how to use sewing techniques to bind together their own journal. This program is possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs."
Part of my artist residency through the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs in bookmaking!