Artist
This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, 2019-2020 and is made possible in part by a grant form the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
“Join us for a bookmaking program led by Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence Debra Disman. Learn to make the fun and fantastic flag book that opens in different ways to show the words and pictures you put inside. As you open the book the flags move and create a pattern! All materials included.”
For Ages 10-18.
This event is part of my artist residency through the Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles..
Join us, and see the Library has to offer!
Learn single signature binding, the pamphlet stitch, and how to create pockets for treasured items as well as how to use all kinds of beautiful and festive materials!
This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, 2019-2020 and is made possible in part by a grant form the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Join us for a workshop for children and families to create their own “folded fan” books using accordion, pop-up and Papel Picado techniques!
All ages are welcome. Come join the fun!
This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, 2019-2020 and is made possible in part by a grant form the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
I am thrilled to be included in:
October 4, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Today, artists who work in the Book Arts create fine and design bindings, fine press and letterpress editions, calligraphy, broadsides, handmade paper, and artist books. Visitors to The Artful Book will see outstanding contemporary examples of the Book Arts created by members of the California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers. From finely crafted and superbly designed limited edition books to one-of-a-kind sculptural art objects, these artists let their imaginations soar and put their skills in the service of one of man’s best creations, the book. The Artful Book exhibition and related programming are made possible by lead support from The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation with additional generous support from the Bess J. Hodges Foundation.
California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers Member Exhibit
October 4, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA
The Artful Book
October 4, 2019 – January 5, 2020
“Today, artists who work in the Book Arts create fine and design bindings, fine press and letterpress editions, calligraphy, broadsides, handmade paper, and artist books. Visitors to The Artful Book will see outstanding contemporary examples of the Book Arts created by members of the California Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers. From finely crafted and superbly designed limited edition books to one-of-a-kind sculptural art objects, these artists let their imaginations soar and put their skills in the service of one of man’s best creations, the book. The Artful Book exhibition and related programming are made possible by lead support from The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation with additional generous support from the Bess J. Hodges Foundation.”
I will be showing three pieces:
Profusion
2018
8.75″ x 24.5″ x 7.75″
Bookboard, canvas, hemp cord, tissue paper
In The Thicket of It
2018
18″ x 30″ x 23″
Book board, canvas, acrylic paint, hemp cord, mulberry paper, wood
Falling
2019
11″ x 23″ x 7.5″
Bookboard, canvas, hemp cord, mulberry paper
Teaching community workshop in June on Flag Books and Found Text at the Brentwood Art Center was pure joy!
“Fun with Flag (pages)” was had by all.
Adults and children alike created marvelous flag book creations and had a blast in the process!
Participants learned to fold an accordion spine, add covers, and attach the flag pages on alternating sides of the spine to create a pattern that changed as the book was opened.
After the flag book was “built” (books and buildings have a lot in common…but that is a subject for another post…)
the real (well, that depends on your definition) fun began…filling, embellishing and developing the book!
Participants used images and text from magazines,
expressing their interests, thoughts, and ideas…
choosing what they wanted to express
with the materials at hand.
Some chose to draw by hand.
Some laid forth their content using repeated elements, like a graphic designer.
Others asked questions.
And some put it all together thematically.
All in all, a most remarkable experience.
Bravo!