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“We Write the Book” FOLDED FAN Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!
I am thrilled to conduct our “We Write The Book” Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR)artist residency at the Northridge Public Library supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs . This residency is a collaboration between myself, the Library and the DCA.
Our second workshop in the series saw us creating a “FOLDED FAN” book, with people of all ages working together in community. Families, adults, children and community members worked side by side, learning about materials, techniques and how to put it all together to create a unique book art work!
Lead Librarian Emily Aaronson introduces the program.
New friendships may be born!
Repurposing materials in fresh ways!
Use of repurposed calendar pages and more.
Choosing and using materials.
Focused making.
Development of a theme.
Engrossed in creating.
Exciting bookmaking workshops will be held at the Northridge Branch Library from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturday mornings 11:00am – 12:30PM.
JOIN US! All programs are FREE and Open to the Public, with materials provided.
“We Write The Book” FLAG BOOK Workshop at the Northridge Library!
Join us as we learn to create the fun and fantastic FLAG BOOK at the Northridge Branch Library in honor of Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, and Women Artists everywhere!
Learn about ground breaking women artists Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe. All materials included!
I am thrilled to work with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR). I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.
I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, every other Wednesday afternoon, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM
JOIN US!
Our kick-off “We Write the Book” workshop at the Northridge Library!
I was delighted to “kick-off” my “We Write The Book” Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR)artist residency at the Northridge Public Library supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs .
I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.
Our first workshop, or program, in Library parlance, was an accodion-fold book with pockets. Families, Parents, Adults, Children, Community Members all joined us to learn, create and share together.
A wonderful time was had by ALL.
I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturday mornings 11:00am – 12:30PM.
JOIN US!
Bookmaking Love at the West Hollywood Library!
I was thrilled to lead a Valentine’s bookmaking program February 8th, 2025, at 2PM at the West Hollywood Library, a beautiful and welcoming place for the whole community!
Participants learned to create their own accordion fold book with pockets and pop-ups they could give a a gift for Valentine’s Day or keep for themselves.
They added special messages into the pockets, and learned how to create fun one and two-cut pop-ups!
Refreshments and all materials were included.
See VIDEO HERE!
A love-filled time was had by ALL!
See VIDEO HERE!