Debra Disman

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“We Write The Book” “Two-in-One” Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

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I was thrilled to lead a “Two-in-One” (also called Dos-à-dos or “back to back” binding) bookmaking workshop at the Northridge Branch Library on May 14th, 2025…in honor of Springtime, Community, and the magic of combining two book forms to create one!  Attended by participants of all ages including families, I was thrilled to see the projects our participants created, and their joy in working in community.

   


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, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM

Please note date change:
May 21st Wednesday program is now May 14th!   Same time and place!
Free to community, all materials included!
PLEASE JOIN US!

“We Write The Book” TUNNEL Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

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I was thrilled to lead an Tunnel bookmaking workshop at the Northridge Branch Library on May 3rd, 2025…in honor of Springtime, Community, and the magical fusion of theater, stories and books! I was stunned and moved to see the projects our participants created, and their joy in working in community.

 
Our program is supported by the marvelous


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, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
JOIN US! Free to community, all materials included!
Please note date change:
May 21st Wednesday program is now May 14th!   Same time and place!

“We Write the Book” CULMINATION EVENT!!!

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You  are invited to our free CULMINATION event for our “We Write the Book” program with Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman.

Please join us to see some of the books participant have created, enjoy refreshments, and learn how to make a book of your own!

All materials included!
Supported by the Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.

 

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“We Write The Book” Tunnel Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

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Join us at the Northridge Branch Library as we learn to create the fun and fantastic Tunnel Book structure in honor of Springtime and Storymaking!

Saturday May 3 –  11AM-12:30PM

FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!    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, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
Please note date change, May 21st Saturday program is now May 14th! Same time and place!

Halloween Tunnel Bookmaking at the Canoga Park Branch Library

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Book arts are alive and well at the Canoga Park Branch Library!

I am thrilled to continue my artist residency there, working with the community, teaching all manner of how-to bookmaking workshops, or “programs” in library parlance!

The series, entitled “We Write the Book”, 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 three-dimensional Tunnel Book structure, creating their own Halloween scenes and more, combining theater, books, stories and celebration into their movable dramas!

 

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

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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.