Artmaking
LACMA Fall Art Camp: The Art of the Book
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents:
Fall Art Camp: The Art of the Book
Date/s: Monday-Wednesday, November 23, 24, and 25, 2020
Time: 10 am-12 pm PST
Hours: 2 hours
Location: Class will be conducted on Zoom
Class Description
Create your own books using fun folding and gluing techniques! Add your own writings, drawings, photographs and more! Sketchbook, journal, album, what will YOUR book become? Each class will teach techniques for creating fun and fantastic books, and unleash your imagination! With artist Debra Disman.
Teaching Artist: Debra Disman is a Los Angeles-based artist working primarily in the form of the book, both
as a solo practitioner and in the public sphere of community engagement. As a maker and teaching artist she
creates work and projects which push the boundaries of the book into new forms and materials and
encourages her students to do the same while learning bookmaking skills and techniques and having FUN!
To participate in this online event, you will need internet access; a computer or tablet; and these art-making materials. Questions? Email [email protected]
Day 1
Accordion Fold Book with Pockets
We will look at Chris Burden’s URBAN LIGHTS sculpture!
Day 2
Folded Fan Book with Windows and Doors
We will look at Alexander Calder’s Three Quintains (Hello Girls) fountain sculpture/stabile
Day 3
Flag Book with Found Writing
We will look at Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (Shafted) elevator work
LACMA Workshops at NoHo Plaza
Summer Nights at NoHo Plaza (People St.)
Saturdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6–9 pm
During the month of August, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will be in the NoHo Arts District on Saturday nights from 6–9 pm! Stop by NoHo Plaza for art projects connected with LACMA’s collection and exhibitions and enjoy a live DJ set.
AUGUST 5th: join us to make an accordion book with pop-ups that move and groove! Add a custom cover using cool and interesting collage materials. Inspired by kinetic sculpture from LACMA’s collection.
North Hollywood | NoHo Plaza (People St.)
Free, no reservations required
Note: This program takes place off-site at NoHo Plaza (People St.) between 5223–5225 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 from 6–9 pm.