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Bookmaking at the Public Library

Tunnel Bookmaking At The Los Nietos Library!

February 13, 2019 By Debra Disman

Learn to create a magical TUNNEL BOOK and tell your visual story in 3 dimensions!

 

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A Striking Matchbox “Mini” Book Workshop

February 13, 2019 By Debra Disman

Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a workshop that focuses on making Matchbox “Mini” Books featuring women artists.

The program is designed for teens but all are welcome!

This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. This program is part of Women’s Heritage Month.

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Fireworks Bookmaking Workshop!

January 30, 2019 By Debra Disman

Children and families,  join us to learn how to make the “Fireworks” book that expands as it unfolds. To honor African-American History Month we will develop our books with images of barrier-breaking members of this community who created their own brand of fireworks and changed our country, our culture, and our world.

All materials included!

This program is made possible by an Artist in Residence grant The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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“Freedom of Expression” Bookmaking Workshop at the Granada Hills Library

January 13, 2019 By Debra Disman

In this “Freedom of Expression” workshop  participants will learn how to create a single signature binding and use assorted materials to design book covers which will reflect their unique individuality!

Join us to celebrate the Martin Luther King holiday and freedom in all its forms.

This program is part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch – Los Angeles Public Library.

Thanks to Teen Librarian Kristin Peers, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA.

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Community Winter Celebration at the Granada Hills Library

November 16, 2018 By Debra Disman

Join us and Artist In Residence Debra Disman from 1:30 to 3:30 for an envelope bookmaking workshop and create heartfelt gifts and cards.

We will continue the fun from 3:30-5:00 PM with a winter community celebration.

All are welcome!

Light refreshments provided.
Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a free LAPL sleeping bag!

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Making TUNNEL BOOKS at the Granada Hills Branch Library!

October 12, 2018 By Debra Disman

We will create an amazing multidimensional TUNNEL BOOK using a three-dimensional tableau scene to honor Native American Heritage Month!    Utilizing strategic cutouts,  accordion folding  and framing techniques, explore a “layered view” that creates the setting for a dramatic scene and story that moves back and forth in space and possibly in time!

Free and open to the public.

Open to all ages.

All materials included.

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