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Express Yourself, Do YOU at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

July 25, 2022 By Debra Disman

I just started a new Artist Residency in Bookmaking, “We Write the Book” at the West Valley Regional Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library, through the Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Working with families, I led a  bookmaking workshop (called a “program” in Library parlance) for a group of 20 in which they created handmade accordion fold books with pockets, which fit perfectly into the LAPL Summer Reading theme of “Express Yourself”.

Makers focused on themes of  identity, relationships and of course, self-expression!
The results were heart-warming and impressive, and a good time was had by all, as well as the learning of new skills, and a whole lot of self-expression!


Materials galore!


Creating together.


Families attended as a group.


Moms get into the act!


Dad gets into the act!



Library Children’s Librarian Sky, and teen volunteer.


An opportunity to express emotions.


Creativity abounds.


Pockets hold handmade treasures.



The beautiful results!
Proud bookmakers!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: "Express Yourself" Self-expression, "We Write The Book", Accordion Fold Book, Accordion Fold Book with pockets, Artist Residency, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Books with Pockets, Community Artmaking, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, Handmade Books, LAPL, LAPL Summer Reading, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, West Valley Regional Branch Library

MAKERS’ NIGHT: CRAFT CONTEMPORARY!

June 11, 2022 By Debra Disman

 

Thursday,
July 7
Maker Night:
Bookmaking with
Debra Disman
6:00PM – 8:00PM
In-Person + Outdoors
$12 | Free for Members
REGISTER
Book artist Debra Disman will teach participants basic bookmaking techniques such as folding, paper punching, and sewing to create a side-bound handsewn book! Materials will be available to customize the front and back covers of your book. Cost of program includes materials and drinks.
Advanced RSVP is required. This workshop has limited capacity, so we advise participants to arrive early to secure a spot in the workshop.
Payment is due upon arrival.

Tagged With: Art and Craft Community Programs, ARTIST BOOKS, Book Arts, Bookmaking, Community Artmaking, Craft Contemporary, Craft Museum, Craft program, Crafting in Community, Handmade Books, Makers Night, Making Books Together

DO YOU! Express Yourself at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

June 11, 2022 By Debra Disman

CALLING ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!

Join the West Valley Regional Branch Library and  Artist in Residence Debra Disman and learn how to make an accordion fold book with pockets in our upcoming program:

A Book About Me

Express yourself through cutting, folding, designing and pasting, and create a book all about YOU! You can add
drawings, photographs, keepsakes and your own writing to the pockets!@lapubliclibrary lapl.org/summer

For ADA accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

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

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, All About YOU!, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Bookmaking at the Library, Books made by Hand, Children's bookmaking program, Community Artmaking, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, Self-expression, The Los ANgeles Department of Cultural Affairs, West Valley Regional Branch Library

West Valley Regional Branch Library Artist Residency CULMINATION 2022!!

May 8, 2022 By Debra Disman

I just recently completed my  Artist Residency in Bookmaking, “We Write the Book” at the West Valley Regional Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library, through the Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs.
 
I and the Staff at West Valley would like to share the Residency activities with you, and so I have created a Power Point Presentation  highlighting the workshop projects, themes and events as part of our CULMINATION EVENT!

Please click here:
CULMINATION_WVRBL_2021-22
You may also view the video version of this presentation on You Tube by clicking here.  ENJOY.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artmaking Online, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, Culmination Event, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, Online Art Workshops, Online Bookmaking, The Los ANgeles Department of Cultural Affairs, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Artist Residency CULMINATION 2022!!

May 2, 2022 By Debra Disman

I just recently completed my  Artist Residency in Bookmaking, “We Write the Book” at the West Valley Regional Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library, through the Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs.
 
I and the Staff at West Valley would like to share the Residency activities with you, and so I have created a short PowerPoint video highlighting the workshop projects, themes and events as part of our CULMINATION EVENT!
Please click on the arrow key below and enjoy seeing the bookmaking projects our marvelously creative participants have learned and created!  You may also view the video on You Tube by clicking here.  ENJOY.

 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artmaking Online, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, Culmination Event, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, Online Art Workshops, Online Bookmaking, The Los ANgeles Department of Cultural Affairs, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Celebrate Poetry Month and Honor Earth Day through Bookmaking!

April 5, 2022 By Debra Disman

Please join us online for our final Artist Residency  event of the season!

I will help you create a special handmade “closed spine” accordion book with simple pop-ups  honoring Earth Day and celebrating National Poetry Month!

 

When you sign up you will not only receive the supplies necessary to participate in the program, but a special artmaking materials good bag and Los Angeles Public Library SWAG!
This is an online program.

PLEASE  sign up using the link that we’ve set up: tinyurl.com/34a8nam9  so that we can provide you with the info we’re gathering using the form and also to minimize any questions about supply packets.so that we can provide you with the info we’re gathering using the form and also to minimize any questions about supply packets.

 For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

I Hope To See You There!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Art By Women, Art of Women, Artmaking Online, Books made by Hand, Closed Accordion Book Structure, Closed spine, Closed Spine Accordion Book, Community Artmaking, Earth Day, Eco-poetry, Ecology, Environment, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making books online, Making Books Together, National Poetry Month, Nature, Nature Poetry, Online Art Workshops, Poetry, Poetry Month, POP-UPS, West Valley Regional Branch Library

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