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“Art and Building” Camp!
Reed Park 7th St. & Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesNEW! Art and Building Summer Camp w/ Debra Disman
Monday, August 7, 2017 @ 9:00 AM (PDT) - Friday, August 11, 2017 @ 12:00 PM (PDT)
Ages 5-8 · Co-Ed
LACMA Workshops at NoHo Plaza
NoHo Plaza / People Street NoHo Plaza (People St.) between 5223–5225 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA, United StatesAlso called an exploding book due to its jutting geometric structure, the flower-fold book opens into a dynamic and magical art piece. Inspired by artists who embrace geometry from LACMA’s collection.
“Santa Monica Eats” Bookmaking Program at the Santa Monica Public Library!
Make an accordion fold book with pockets to keep your favorite recipes in! Adorn with decorative papers, textures, ribbons and pop-ups you cut yourself right in the folds of your book!
“We Right the Book” An Exhibit of Handmade Books
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library 7771 Foothill Boulevard 7771Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042, Tujunga (Los Angeles), CA, United StatesJoin Us To Celebrate The Creative Book Works of Verdugo Hills High School VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) Students Led By Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman.
Readings and presentations at 6PM.
Refreshments will be served in the Community Room!
Jam out on the Big Beach Book with Debra Disman
Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean 1450 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin bookmaker Debra Disman and embellish the 'Big Beach Book,' a people-sized book structure she developed with the community during the course of her recent Residency. Use paint pens, maps, repurposed book pages, collage materials and more, and add your special signature to this community driven project, inspired by the Camera, Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Beach and mountains, and of course, the blue Pacific! All are welcome.
Arts Instructor at the Marlborough Summer School
Marlborough School 250 Rossmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesI will be teaching a range of classes for the Marlborough Summer School this summer, including "Creating Unique Handmade Books", "Art and Writing", "Building A World", "Red Yellow Blue" (all about color!), "Fairy Tales" (fanciful bookmaking for young children), and "Make Your Own Books".
This is an intensive, daily, five week program, which draws students from all over Los Angeles County. Follow the link to find out more!