Debra Disman

Artist

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Bookmaking

The Art of Bookmaking

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SDiscover the artist and writer within while learning bookmaking skills in this hands-on workshop led by 18th Street Arts Center artist, Debra Disman. Learn “found writing” techniques to take the anxiety out of the writing process and create a flag book that is its own work of art!

This program is part of the Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program.

GRADES 6-12 / Held in THE ANNEX

 

Creating Sidebound Books in honor of Dia de los Ninos: International Children’s Day!

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Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a workshop that focuses on making a Sidebound Book in celebration of Dia de los Ninos: International Children’s and Book Day! This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. … It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures.

“Making Books Together” at LACMA!

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Join us to create fun, personal, handmade books! Learn glued, folded, and rolled book-making techniques, as well as how to use color, texture, pattern, design, and composition to make your books unique. Families can create books together, work on individual projects, or both! Led by artist Debra Disman.

Five Saturdays: April 6, 13, 27, May 4, and 11

  • Sat, Apr 6, 2019: Make An Accordion Fold Book!
  • 10 am–1 pm
  • L.A. Times Central Court  |  LACMA
  • For children ages 5+ and members of their family
  • $160 LACMA NexGen members (plus one adult), $50 per additional family member; $175 general public (plus one adult), $55 per additional family member
  • Pre-registration is required for all classes. Art materials and parking fees included in tuition. For additional art class information, please call 323 857-6139. For ticketing support, contact [email protected]. Please visit LACMA’s FAQ page for our refund policy.

Envelope Book Workshop

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Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a “Envelope Bookmaking” workshop!

Learn to create a book that can be sent through the mail…snail mail!
Create heartfelt gifts and cards, and develop your own content while learning new skills.

All are welcome!

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

“Let’s Make Books”

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Join us to learn to make a fun accordion fold book with pop-ups that you can use as a gift, a card, or just for yourself!

Ages 5-12, all materials provided.  Children under 5 will need the active participation of a parent/caregiver.