Debra Disman

Artist

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Books made by Hand

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.

“Freedom of Expression” Bookmaking Workshop at the Granada Hills Library

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In this “Freedom of Expression” workshop  participants will learn how to create a single signature binding and use assorted materials to design book covers which will reflect their unique individuality!

Join us to celebrate the Martin Luther King holiday and freedom in all its forms.

This program is part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch – Los Angeles Public Library.

Thanks to Teen Librarian Kristin Peers, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA.

Community Winter Celebration at the Granada Hills Library

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Join us and Artist In Residence Debra Disman from 1:30 to 3:30 for an envelope bookmaking workshop and create heartfelt gifts and cards.

We will continue the fun from 3:30-5:00 PM with a winter community celebration.

All are welcome!

Light refreshments provided.
Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a free LAPL sleeping bag!

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

“Tunneling through” at the Granada Hills Branch Library!

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It has been exciting to lead programs at the Granada Hills Branch Library of the LAPL, as part of  my Artist in Residency there:  “We Write the Book“, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, participants created multi-dimensional “Tunnel Books“, theatre-like structures comprised of a backdrop attached to an accordion-folded “spine” on either side.

Makers then added their own “cross-pieces” , cutting out strips in the shapes of mountains and more, and attaching them to the spines so that they traversed the width of the book, creating a place to add figures and other images to create their unfolding story, tableau or diorama.

As usual, attendees wowed with their use of color, shape and materials, imagination and creativity!


It is a materials world.


Families work together.
Attention to detail.


Making is an active sport.


Careful cutting.


Focus.


Sketching out the concept.


Use of feathers animate the image.


Majestic purple…


Showing off the completed book!


Creating a beautiful place to be.


Was this maker hungary? He created an ice-cream shop…


Fun use of materials.


Brilliant colors, black framing and carefully chosen use of select materials make this piece a stunner.

If you are in the area, join us for a  Winter Community Celebration at the Granada Hills Branch Library on December 19th from 1:30 – 5PM.

There will be “Envelope Bookmaking”, refreshments, sharing of works, and lots of fun!