Event Categories:ExhibitionsTeachingPresentations
Teaching Artist
“We Write The Book” Culmination Event at the Sunland-Tujunga Library
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042, Tujunga (Los Angeles), CA, United StatesPlease join us for a wonderful event culminating my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
On display will be handmade books created by participants in the workshops, including fun and fascinating Flag Books made by 9th grade Visual and Performing Arts English class students from the nearby Verdugo Hills High School!
This is an event for the whole family and the whole community.
Come and enjoy refreshments, enjoying the handmade books on display, and making your own book in the community room!
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!
Keep Precious Memories Stored in a Journal Session 2
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.”
This program series is part of my artist residency through the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs in bookmaking!
The Art of the Book: Crafting Our Stories by Hand Exhibition and Culminating Event
Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Us at Craft Contemporary!
Saturday, March 28 | 2 – 4 PM | Free
Artist Debra Disman and participants of our older adults’ workshop will host an outdoor exhibition reception, featuring the artists' books they created over the course of the series, and facilitate a bookmaking activity for attendees. This program is generously sponsored by Aroha Philanthropies.
Poetry Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Library!
Granada Hills Branch, Los Angeles Public Library 10640 Petit Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344, Granada Hills, United StatesThis Leap Year, celebrate Poetry Month at the Granada Hills Library by making the fun and fabulous flag book structure, and adding poetry to its pages.
Complete your book with your own rhymes, poems or lyrics, dive into the work of your favorite poets, and discover new ones on the shelves of the Library.
Welcome the warmth of Spring with this joyous activity!
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.