Debra Disman

Artist

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Books made by Hand

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.

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.

A Striking Matchbox “Mini” Book Workshop

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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.

Fireworks Bookmaking Workshop!

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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.