Debra Disman

Artist

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Community Artmaking

Making Books Together with CREST Enrichment 2

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Working with children ages 5-10 in the CREST Enrichment Program, teaching them how to create books!

After school, in the Santa Monica Public Schools, children are enriched with sports, homework help, science, technology, language study, and the arts of course!

Here Kindergarten through fifth grade students at John Muir / SMASH Elementary Schools in Santa Monica share and celebrate the accordion and folded fan books they have created with their peers.

      

So. Much. Fun.

And A lot of Learning Too!

Making Books Together with CREST Enrichment 1

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Working with children ages 5-10 in the CREST Enrichment Program, teaching them how to create books!

After school, in the Santa Monica Public Schools, children are enriched with sports, homework help, science, technology, language study, and the arts of course!

Here students at Edison Language Academy in Santa Monica share and celebrate the folded fan books they have created with their peers.

 

So. Much. Fun!

And A Lot of Learning too!

Make Your Own Book for Kids! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Public Library

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folded craft book with text that reads make your own book

Date(s):

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Time:

4:00pm

Location:

Platt Branch Library

Description:

Make your book! Learn how to make the “folded fan book” using accordion fold and pop-up techniques. Use it for a journal, a scrapbook, or a great gift for a family member or friend! All materials are included.

Led by artist Debra Disman as part of the Los Angeles Public Library’s Autograph Book of L.A. Project.

Related Exhibit:

The Autograph Book of L.A.

Bookmaking for Teens! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event at the Platt Branch Library

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https://www.lapl.org/whats-on/events/bookmaking-teens-autograph-book-la-project-event

 

https://www.lapl.org/events/exhibits/autograph-book-la

Bookmaking for Teens! An Autograph Book of L.A. Project Event

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Date(s):

Thursday, December 05, 2019

Time:

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Location:

Platt Branch Library

Audience:

Teens

Category:

Exhibition Related Program

Description:

Make your book! Learn how to make the fun and fantastic “Flag Book” and add your own special autograph. Use it for a journal, a scrapbook, or a great gift for a family member or friend! All materials are included.

Led by artist Debra Disman as part of the Los Angeles Public Library’s Autograph Book of L.A. Project.

Related Exhibit:

The Autograph Book of L.A.

Making Sculptural Books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Learn to make sculptural books at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, inspired by the awesome show from China: The Allure of Matter, currently on display at the Museum.

For the Whole Family!

Details:
One-Day Workshop: Sculpture Books
Family Class: Ages 8+ | Saturday, December 14 | 9 am–12 pm
Family members create side-by-side or collaborate together in this inter-generational class!

Be inspired by The Allure of Matter: Material Art from China exhibition to explore unusual art materials
used by contemporary Chinese artists. In the studio, learn book-making techniques to design a
sculptural book.

With artist Debra Disman

Holiday Bookmaking at the Sunland-Tujunga Library!

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Learn to create the festive “Envelope” book  in honor of the holiday season and use it as a  unique gift or card for those special people  in your life!

This workshop is part of my Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Library, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

All materials included.