In celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), I led a bookmaking workshop that featured Papel Picado (The art and craft of decorative cut paper) as part of my artist residency in bookmaking at the the Panorama City Branch Library, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural … [Read more...] about Celebrating Día de Muertos with Papel Picado!
Bookmaking online
“CRAFTING MEMORIES”
"Crafting Memories: An Online Bookmaking Workshop Series is specifically designed by Craft Contemporary and artist Debra Disman for adults over the age of 55. This program is made possible by funding from Aroha Philanthropies and is part of a nationwide campaign to bring thoughtful and specialized … [Read more...] about “CRAFTING MEMORIES”
Tunneling Through: Tunnel Bookmaking with the Panorama City Branch Library!
Through my Artist Residency with the Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence I had the opportunity to offer an online program/workshop via the Panorama Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library in which participants learned how to make "Tunnel Books", and thus how to … [Read more...] about Tunneling Through: Tunnel Bookmaking with the Panorama City Branch Library!
We Invited the Community to “Make Your Own Journal” at the Panorama City Branch Library, And They Did!
Through my Artist Residency with the Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence I had the opportunity to offer a program/workshop via the Panorama Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library in which participants created “single signature” bound books they could use for … [Read more...] about We Invited the Community to “Make Your Own Journal” at the Panorama City Branch Library, And They Did!
“Make Your Own Journal” at the Panorama City Branch Library!
Join us and start the school year of by learning how to make your very own handbound journal! Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence Debra Disman will lead you in creating a "single signature" bound book that you can use for writing, drawing, note-keeping, poetry, homework, … [Read more...] about “Make Your Own Journal” at the Panorama City Branch Library!
Accordion Book Variation at the Panama City Branch Library!
Join us online as we celebrate "Summer With The Library", the LAPL Summer 2021 Reading Program! Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence Debra Disman will lead you in creating a "closed spine" version of the Accordion Fold Book. Use this book for journaling, doodling, … [Read more...] about Accordion Book Variation at the Panama City Branch Library!