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DCA-funded artist residency

“We Write The Book” Artist Residency Begins at the Canoga Park Branch Library!

July 26, 2023 By Debra Disman

We “kicked off” our “We Write the Book” artist residency at the Canoga Park Branch Library on July 18, 2023 with an accordion-fold book workshop (“Program” in library parlance)!
The series, supported by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, will offer 11 hands-on bookmaking workshops and a culmination event to the community free of charge, with all materials included!

Participants from children to teens to families to seniors learned how to create the accordion fold book structure and add pockets, then develop their books with a variety of decorative and print materials to make them their own.  A good time was had by all, as those attending learned new skills, socialized and inspired each other with their book creations!
Even the Librarians got into the act!

 

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS Tagged With: Accordion, Accordion Book Structure, Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Artist Residency, Artist Residency Culmination, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Canoga Park Branch Library, Canoga Park Library, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Creating travel journals, Culmination, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Self-expression, Summer reading, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles

“We Write the Book” Artist Residency: Goodbye and Hello

July 15, 2023 By Debra Disman

It is bittersweet to complete my third year as Artist-in-Residence for the West Valley Regional Branch Library supported by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!
Our “We Write the Book” series offered hands-on bookmaking workshops and culmination event for over 171 intergenerational  participants from a variety of backgrounds from July of 2022 through June of 2023.

View a slideshow video of our projects here!

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See what participants have to say here!

I am thrilled to begin a new year-long residency at the Canoga Park Branch Library July 18th, 2023!  Our new “We Write the Book” program will run through June 2023, and offer hands-on bookmaking workshops on a monthly basis to the public.

Our next workshop will be August 19th at noon.

So, goodbye to West Valley, and hello to Canoga Park. We invite You to Join us for fun, learning, community, creativity and self-expression!

 

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: Artist Residency, Artist Residency Culmination, Asian American, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Canoga Park Branch Library, Canoga Park Library, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Creating travel journals, Culmination, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kevin Hasely, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Self-expression, Summer reading, Summer travel, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, Travel, Travel Journal, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Artist Residency Culminating Event at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

July 2, 2023 By Debra Disman


Celebrating our year long  “We Write the Book” artist residency at the West Valley Regional Branch Library, supported by The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!

Enjoy the ride. We did!

       

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Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: Artist Residency, Artist Residency Culmination, Asian American, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Butterfly, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Creating travel journals, Culmination, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kevin Hasely, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Self-expression, Sewn Books, signature books, Summer, Summer reading, Summer travel, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, Travel, Travel Journal, West Valley Regional Branch Library

West Valley Regional Branch Library Bookmaking Residency CULMINATION Event!!!!!

June 26, 2023 By Debra Disman

Welcome to the culmination of our “We Write The Book” artist residency in bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library, supported by The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

We hope you enjoy seeing this overview of our bookmaking program workshops and Culmination Event for our 2022-2023 Residency!

“WE WRITE THE BOOK”

Artist Residency at the
West Valley Regional Branch Library
Debra Disman – Artist in Residence
Supported by
The City of Los Angeles  Department of Cultural Affairs

 

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This offering was part of 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.
The Residency was comprised of a series of bookmaking workshops presented at the Library, planned in close coordination with Library Staff.

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist, Work Tagged With: Artist Residency, Artist Residency Culmination, Asian American, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Butterfly, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Creating travel journals, Culmination, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Folded Books, Folded Fan Book, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kevin Hasely, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Pride, Self-expression, Summer, Summer reading, Summer travel, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, Travel, Travel Journal, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Rainbow Butterfly Bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library Honors Pride Month!

June 16, 2023 By Debra Disman

I was thrilled to lead a bookmaking workshop, (called a “program” in Library parlance!) on June 8, 2023,  celebrating PRIDE Month ( June) with a “RAINBOW BUTTERFLY” Bookmaking program, where participant learned how to fold an accordion spine, attach butterfly wing pages in rainbow colors. A colorful, glorious time was had by all!


This offering was part of 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.

The Residency is comprised of a series of bookmaking workshops presented at the Library, planned in close coordination with Library Staff.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artist Residency, Asian American, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Butterfly, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Folded Books, Folded Fan Book, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kevin Hasely, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Pride, PRIDE Month, Rainbow, Rainbow butterfly, Rainbow Butterfly book, Self-expression, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Flower-fold Bookmaking Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

May 12, 2023 By Debra Disman

I was thrilled to lead a bookmaking workshop, (called a “program” in Library parlance!) on May 11, 2023,  celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (of May) with a “Flower-Fold” Bookmaking program using origami paper and folding techniques.

Participants of a range of ages learned to make the flower fold structure, then linked together several “flowers” into chains, added covers and ribbons. Some participants went on to develop their books with assorted materials including decorative papers, stickers and magazines.

The results were beautiful, and filled participants with pride as they navigated the trickier aspects of the process.

 

This offering was part of 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.
The Residency is comprised of a series of bookmaking workshops presented at the Library, planned in close coordination with Library Staff.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artist Residency, Asian American, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Flower Fold, Flower Fold Book Structure, Flower-fold bookmaking, Handmade Books, Hanging Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kevin Hasely, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Nature Poetry, Origami, Origami Paper, Pacific Islander, Poetry, Poetry Month, Self-expression, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, West Valley Regional Branch Library

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