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“CRAFTING MEMORIES”

October 11, 2021 By Debra Disman

“Crafting Memories: An Online Bookmaking Workshop Series is specifically designed by Craft Contemporary and artist Debra Disman for adults over the age of 55. This program is made possible by funding from Aroha Philanthropies and is part of a nationwide campaign to bring thoughtful and specialized programs to a valuable population that is often undeserved by arts institutions. 

For this special program, participants learned a variety of basic and experimental bookmaking techniques used to tell their own stories through materials and the handmade. The goal of this workshop series was to create a space to explore our stories through book forms and to express our creativity by bringing together an extensive number of materials, mementos, and memories collected through our lives.”

It has been my great joy to teach the AROHA Bookmaking classes for Seniors through Craft Contemporary. I have been so moved to hear and see our participants’ stories expressed through their book projects, and to witness their extraordinary creativity with materials, expression, and craft. The opportunity for these students to come together, share about their lives, and weave their personal histories into their projects has been so meaningful, not only for the students, but for myself and the Craft Contemporary Staff. I have been continually amazed at the richness and depth of our participants’ life experiences and their hunger to share them with others.

See the fabulous website page on the Craft Contemporary website featuring the amazing works of our talented participants HERE!

See their handmade books and read about what gathering online to learn new skills and create together meant to each of them!

You won’t forget your visit!

Filed Under: Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: Adults over age 55, Aging and Creativity, Andres Payan, Andres Payan Estrada, Aroha Philanthropies, Art Programs for Seniors, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Bookmaking, Bookmaking online, Craft Contemporary, Craft Contemporary Museum, Creative Aging, Distance learning, Handmade Books, Older Adults, Online Art programs, Online learning, Russ Haan, Seniors, Suzanne Iksen, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artists, Vitlity Arts

CULMINATING OUR ARTIST RESIDENCY: Panorama City Branch Library

May 12, 2021 By Debra Disman

My 2020-21 artist residency supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs at the Panorama City Branch Library has drawn to a close!

We had wonderful CULMINATION event of  bookmaking, sharing, art and poetry to celebrate our Residency program, and honor National Poetry Month (April)!

Please see video slide show of the Residency projects,  during the CULMINATION event and online on the Panorama City Branch Library’s  Facebook and Instagram pages!


The wonderful Beth, Children’s Librarian and tech manager extraordinaire for our program!

FLAG BOOK FUN!

Placing the flag pages and setting up the structure… Far Out Tatiana’s Flip Book

Tatiana and her Flip Book!

Best Friends Forever!

Stickers galore! Sticker heaven PARACHUTE…hmmm…
Sneak peak of work surface while conducting the program!

Such a wonderful experience, and now, ever onwards to our Artist Residency of 2021-22!

Thank you to the LA DCA!!

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, ARTISTS, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist, Work Tagged With: 'Writing Poetry, 2021, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Artist Residency, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Book as Art, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, City of Los Angeles Public Library, Community Art programs, Creating books by hand, Culmination, Distance learning, Flag Book, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books By Hand, making books online, National Poetry Month, Online Bookmaking, Online bookmaking workshops, Panorama City Branch Library, Poetry, Poetry Books, Reading Poetry, Slide Show, Zoom, Zoom art workshops, Zoom classes

CULMINATING OUR ARTIST RESIDENCY: West Valley Regional Branch Library

May 10, 2021 By Debra Disman

My 2020-21 artist residency supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs at the West Valley Regional Branch Library has drawn to a close!

We had wonderful CULMINATION event of  bookmaking, sharing, art and poetry to celebrate our Residency program, and honor National Poetry Month (April)!
Please see video slide show of the Residency projects,  during the CULMINATION event and online on the West Valley Regional Branch Library‘s Facebook and Instagram pages!


Librarian Daryl shares a poem by Theodora Goss.

FLAG BOOK FUN!

Mothers and Daughters

Such a wonderful experience, and now, ever onwards to our Artist Residency of 2021-22!

Thank you to the LA DCA!!

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist, Work Tagged With: 'Writing Poetry, 2021, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Artist Residency, Artist residency Culmination Event, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Book as Art, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, City of Los Angeles Public Library, Community Art programs, Creating books by hand, Culmination, Distance learning, Flag Book, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books By Hand, making books online, National Poetry Month, Online Bookmaking, Online bookmaking workshops, Poetry, Poetry Books, Rreading Poetry, Slide Show, Theodora Goss, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Zoom, Zoom art workshops, Zoom classes

Artist in Residence 2020-21 CULMINATIONS!

April 6, 2021 By Debra Disman

My 2020-21 artist residencies supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs at both the West Valley Regional Branch Library, and the Panorama City Branch Library, are drawing to a close!

Join us online for two wonderful CULMINATION events (linked to the Library Branch names above), which involve bookmaking, sharing, art and poetry, to celebrate our Residency program, and honor National Poetry Month (April)!

Please see video slide shows below of the Residency projects, which will be shared during the CULMINATION events; and online on the Social Media pages of each Library.  Please enjoy these presentations and contact the Library/Libraries to sign up for the CULMINATION Events and pick up YOUR FREE SUPPLIES PACKET and GOODY BAG at the Library closest to you. We Look forward to seeing you there!

 

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: 2021, Activity project video, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Book as Art, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, City of Los Angeles Public Library, Community Art programs, Creating books by hand, Culmination, Distance learning, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books By Hand, making books online, Online Bookmaking, Online bookmaking workshops, Panorama ity Branch Library, Slide Show, Zoom, Zoom art workshops, Zoom classes

Celebrate Art and Poetry at these April Events!

April 2, 2021 By Debra Disman

I am culminating my 2020-21 artist residency programs with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs with two bookmaking workshops and events at the West Valley Regional Branch Library, and the Panorama City Branch Library respectively.

Please join us for either or both of these FREE online community events! Materials and goody bag provided for those who sign up, and go to the Branch sites to pick them up.

Help us celebrate National Poetry Month and the culmination of two wonderful residency programs that were conducted entirely online!  You will have the opportunity to create your own “Flag Book” and adding your own or other favorite poetry to it! Learn how to do “found writing” and express yourself through art and poetry without leaving the comfort of your own home. Details on the fliers below!!

 

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: 2021, Artist residency Culmination Event, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Book as Art, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, City of Los Angeles Public Library, Community Art programs, Creating books by hand, Distance learning, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making Books, Making Books By Hand, making books online, Online Bookmaking, Online bookmaking workshops, Panorama ity Branch Library, Scroll-making, Scrolls, Women Artists, Women's history month, Zoom, Zoom art workshops, Zoom classes

ZOOM In On Distance Learning 7

March 26, 2021 By Debra Disman

As everyone keeps saying, 2020 was a year like no other. Well, no-one had seen 2021 yet.

2021 it seems, may also prove to be a year like no other, finding us teaching online, in my case through Zoom, engaging in what is called, “distance learning”. Well, you can’t beat the commute and clean-up time, and I found there are indeed ways to connect significantly with students and colleagues, and even teach some things!

In March 2021, I led an scroll making program in honor of Women’s History Month focused on Celebrating Women Artists, at the Panorama City Branch Library,  part of my artist residency in bookmaking there, through the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.


We looked at images and information about three great women artists, Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe, and Branch Manager Roman shared some of Faith Ringgold‘s books from the Library!


Participants were invited to cut out the provided  images of the artists, their work, and the information about them, and add them to sheets of brightly colored tag board paper, which they had attached to wooden sticks, or dowels at either end, to create unique scrolls.

Each maker created a different composition with the materials provided in our fun and informative supplies packets.


One young maker added painting to the surface, then his father added images honoring women artists to complete the scroll!


Scrolls could be horizontal or vertical, and rolled up at either end and then unfurled.


Ribbon was provided for participants to keep their rolled scrolls in place if they wished to.
Here Panorama City Branch Library Branch Manager Roman gets into the act!

An honoring of Women’s History Month, Women Artists, specific women artists, the Library, and especially, of human creativity, imagination and ingenuity!
SO needed, especially during this past year and into the current one.

Gratitudes!

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: 2021, ACCORDION FOLD BOOKS, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Book as Art, Books with Pockets, Celebrate Women Artists, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, City of Los Angeles Public Library, Community Art programs, Creating books by hand, Distance learning, Faith Ringgold, Folded Books, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, making Books, Making Books By Hand, making books online, Online Bookmaking, Online bookmaking workshops, Panorama ity Branch Library, Scroll-making, Scrolls, Women Artists, Women's history month, Zoom, Zoom art workshops, Zoom classes

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