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Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles

Community Winter Celebration at the Granada Hills Library

November 16, 2018 By Debra Disman

Join us and Artist In Residence Debra Disman from 1:30 to 3:30 for an envelope bookmaking workshop and create heartfelt gifts and cards.

We will continue the fun from 3:30-5:00 PM with a winter community celebration.

All are welcome!

Light refreshments provided.
Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a free LAPL sleeping bag!

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

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Making TUNNEL BOOKS at the Granada Hills Branch Library!

October 12, 2018 By Debra Disman

We will create an amazing multidimensional TUNNEL BOOK using a three-dimensional tableau scene to honor Native American Heritage Month!    Utilizing strategic cutouts,  accordion folding  and framing techniques, explore a “layered view” that creates the setting for a dramatic scene and story that moves back and forth in space and possibly in time!

Free and open to the public.

Open to all ages.

All materials included.

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Papel Picado Bookmaking Workshop

August 20, 2018 By Debra Disman

Part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch – Los Angeles Public Library.

Thanks to Children’s Librarian Alice Schock, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA

To celebrate Latino Heritage Month, join us for a Papel Picado Bookmaking Workshop, led by artist Debra Disman. This program is open to all ages. All materials included.

Please see flier!

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Accordion Fold Book Workshop For Seniors

August 20, 2018 By Debra Disman

 

Part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch – Los Angeles Public Library.

Thanks to librarian Jeffrey Jensen, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA.

Make an accordion fold book from images of the Latino community’s contribution to the art and architecture of Los Angeles with artist Debra Disman. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and celebrates Latino Heritage Month.

Geared to Seniors, all are welcome!

Please see flier!

 

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Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Public Library

June 19, 2018 By Debra Disman

Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Public Library

We will be creating the fun, versatile and kinetic flag book structure at the Public Library!
Comprised of an accordion spine, covers and “flag” pages, this easy to make, yet fantastical book can hold writing, visual art, travel treasures and ephemera and more.,

The Los Angeles Summer Reading Challenge  2018 theme is:
“Reading Takes You Everywhere”, so join us to read, make, discover and explore at the Granada Hills Branch Library.

All ages welcome, all materials provided.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs  (DCA)

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“Make Your Own Travel Journal at the Granada Hills Public Library!”

June 5, 2018 By Debra Disman

“Make Your Own Travel Journal at the Granada Hills Public Library!”

Learn to create an accordion fold book with pockets to hold your travel treasures!
Tickets, notes, keepsakes, photographs and memories, this book will be something you will want to keep forever to remember your travel adventures and experiences.

The Los Angeles Summer Reading Challenge  2018 theme is:
“Reading Takes You Everywhere”, so join us to read, make, discover and explore at the Granada Hills Branch Library.

All ages welcome, all materials provided.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs  (DCA)

 

 

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