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Celebrate Earth Day and Poetry Month at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

March 13, 2023 By Debra Disman

Join us to celebrate Earth Day and Poetry Month in one project at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
Learn how to create a special book that can hang on the wall, and how to write Haiku Poetry to put in it!
Combine visual art and writing and learn new skills!

This program is part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency in bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

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Make Your Own “Storybook Theater” at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

December 25, 2022 By Debra Disman

Join us to express yourself and learn how to create the fabulous Storybook Theatre which combines books, diorama drama and stories into one project.
All materials provided.

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.

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Get Ready for the New Year: CALENDAR 2023 at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

November 9, 2022 By Debra Disman

Prepare for the New Year by creating your own 2023 sidebound calendar!

Fill it with your important dates and reminders!
OPEN TO ALL!

All materials will be provided.

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.

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Fall Into Bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

October 17, 2022 By Debra Disman

Please join us at the West Valley Regional Branch Library and kick off your holiday season by learning how to create your own handmade book with our Artist in Residence Debra Disman!

Learn folding, gluing and sewing techniques, and use your book to hold holiday recipes, photos, good wishes and more!

All materials provided.

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Make Your Own Halloween Book: Tunnel Bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

September 24, 2022 By Debra Disman

Join us to create your own Halloween “Tunnel Book” where you can tell your Halloween stories!
Artist in Residence Debra Disman will guide you step-by-step on how to make a tunnel book.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Adults, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Books made by Hand, Children, Community Artmaking, DCA, Diarama, Diorama, Families, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, Halloween, Halloween Book, LA DCA, LAPL, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, Tunnel Bookmaking, Tunnel Books, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Making Books Together at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

August 10, 2022 By Debra Disman

Learn how to make your own folded, glued and sewn book!
Use it as a journal, sketchbook, gift, album, recipe book and more! Gather with other to learn, play, create, laugh and share!
 

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Adults, All About YOU!, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, DCA, Folded and glued Books, Folded Books, Folded Sewn and Glued Books, LA DCA, LAPL, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, Seniors, West Valley Regional Branch Library

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