Debra Disman

Artist

Books made by Hand

“Women Artists Unfolding”: Celebrating Women Artists at the West Valley Regional Branch Library

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In honor of Women’s History Month (March) the West Valley Regional Branch Library celebrated women artists with a bookmaking workshop led by artist in residence Debra Disman!

Patrons joined us to create their own  handmade books which unfolded to hold informative and inspiring images and information about renowned artists Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama.  All materials were provided. The program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Yayoi Kusama and her ubiquitous polka dots was a hit!

Celebrate Earth Day and Poetry Month at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

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Join us to celebrate Earth Day and Poetry Month in one project at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
Learn how to create a special book that can hang on the wall, and how to write Haiku Poetry to put in it!
Combine visual art and writing and learn new skills!

This program is part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency in bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops II

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I was thrilled to lead three bookmaking workshops at the Glendale Central Library as part of Glendale Library Arts and Culture
on Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

“Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist”
Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
I worked with families, individuals and groups who learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.

Presented as part of:

Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series at Glendale Central Library
Held Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
 A marvelous day-long event which celebrated diverse voices in reading at the Book Festival with author talks, local book vendors, food trucks, DJ, and activities for all ages.

        

Enjoy my solo show and other exhibitions in the Library!
I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do Exhibition by Debra Disman – ReflectSpace Gallery
Through March 26th!
Glendale Central Library
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.

Be The Change Book Festival: Bookmaking Workshops I

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I was thrilled to offer three FREE bookmaking workshops for Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series on Saturday February 25th,2023!!!

Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist
Participants learned how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.

as part of:

Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series

Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Glendale Central Library

Please enjoy more of this event!
A devoted Dad!
Tween Time 1
Tween Time 2
Dynamic Duo Mom and Daughter
Be The Change Compilation

ALSO!
I have a solo show in ReflectSpace Gallery:

I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do Exhibition by Debra Disman – ReflectSpace Gallery

 Glendale Central Library
Glendale Library Arts and Culture

Be The Change Book Festival! FREE Bookmaking Workshops!

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Make Your Own Books with Debra Disman – Bookmaker and ReflectSpace Gallery exhibiting artist
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 11:00am, 1:00pm – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
 Glendale Central Library – ReflectSpace Annex
AGE GROUP:  ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE:   CLASSES & WORKSHOPS  ARTS & CRAFTS
Bring the whole family and learn how to create fun and fabulous handmade books using folding, cutting and gluing techniques.

Presented as part of:

Be the Change Book Festival – Be the Change Series
Saturday, February 25: 10:00am – 4:00pm
 Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP:  ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE:   SPECIAL EVENTS
Celebrate diverse voices in reading at the Book Festival with author talks, local book vendors, food trucks, DJ, and activities for all ages.

Enjoy my solo show and other exhibitions in the Library!

I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do Exhibition by Debra Disman – ReflectSpace Gallery
Friday, February 24: All Day
 Glendale Central Library
AGE GROUP:  ALL AGES
EVENT TYPE:   ART EXHIBITION
A solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles-based artist Debra Disman.

Flag Bookmaking at the Silverlake Independent JCC

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It was a pleasure to teach a hands-on FLAG BOOKmaking workshop for fifth-graders at the Silverlake Independent JCC, my fifth year doing so! (Or is it my 6th?!)
The fifth-graders were receptive, energetic and creative!