Debra Disman

Artist

  •

Books made by Hand

“We Write The Book” BOX OF FIREWORKS Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

By

Join us at the Northridge Branch Library as we learn to create the fun and fantastic “BOX OF FIREWORKS” book, invented by British artist Paul Johnson,  in honor of Springtime and Storymaking!

Saturday May 17 –  11:00AM – 1:00PM

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!

I am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.


I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
Please note date change, May 21st Saturday program is now May 14th!
Same time and place! 11:00AM – 12:30PM at the Northridege Branch Library!

“We Write The Book” Two-in-One Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

By

Join us at the Northridge Branch Library as we learn to create fun and fantastic “Two-in-one books”, also called, “Dos-à-dos binding” in honor of Springtime and Storymaking!

Wednesday May 14 –  3:30PM – 5:00PM

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!

I am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.


I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
Please note date change, May 21st Saturday program is now May 14th!
Same time and place! 11:00AM – 12:30PM at the Northridege Branch Library!

“We Write the Book” CULMINATION EVENT!!!

By

You  are invited to our free CULMINATION event for our “We Write the Book” program with Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman.

Please join us to see some of the books participant have created, enjoy refreshments, and learn how to make a book of your own!

All materials included!
Supported by the Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.

 

celebration

“We Write The Book” Single Signature Exposed Spine Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

By

I was thrilled to lead an “Single Signature with Exposed Spine” bookmaking workshop at the Northridge Branch Library on April 19th, 2025, in honor of National Poetry Month and upcoming EARTH DAY!

    


I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
Please note date change, May 21st Saturday program is now May 14th!
Same time and place!

“We Write The Book” Sidebound Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

By

I was thrilled to lead an “Sidebound” bookmaking workshop at the Northridge Branch Library on April 16th, 2025, in honor of National Poetry Month and upcoming EARTH DAY!

 


I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
Please note date change, May 21st Saturday program is now May 14th! Same time and place!

“We Write The Book” Tunnel Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

By

Join us at the Northridge Branch Library as we learn to create the fun and fantastic Tunnel Book structure in honor of Springtime and Storymaking!

Saturday May 3 –  11AM-12:30PM

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    All materials included!

I am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.


I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
Please note date change, May 21st Saturday program is now May 14th! Same time and place!