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Library Love II

April 28, 2018 By Debra Disman

Library Love II

Leading a “folded fan” bookmaking program at the Granada Hills Library, one of the Branches of the Los Angeles City Library System was pure joy

The Flag Book was invented by noted book artist Hedi Kyle, and is a great deal of fun to make, develop and embellish!

Covers and flag pages are added to an accordion spine to create a kinetic book,

and  the fun ensues!

Our theme, established by Children’s Librarian Alice,

was Women’s History month….the focus, Women Artists.

  

Pure Joy….

Filed Under: Artists' Books, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: ACCORDION SPINE, Art Education, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Children's Art, City of Los Angeles Public Library, Community Arts, Concertina Spine, Family Bookmaking, Flag Book, Granada Hills Library, Handmade Books, Hedi Kyle, Public Library, Teaching Artist

Library Love I

April 18, 2018 By Debra Disman

Library Love I

Leading a “folded fan” bookmaking program at the Wiseburn Library (one of the Branches of the Los Angeles County Public Library System) was pure joy

The fan book is a version of the Flag Book (invented by noted book artist Hedi Kyle), which uses full pages rather then “fragments“.

It is a great deal of fun to make, develop and embellish!

This young lady is studying Library Science, and getting invaluable on the job training.

Although shy under her hood, this young maker used brilliant pink in her book!

Two creative sisters work industriously on their books.

This young maker has a wonderful sense of design and color,

as is evidenced by his creative choices. He flanked the yellow with purple (complementary colors) with crisp black and white Zebra patterning in-between.

Mad about plaid…this young artist worked hard to create pages and covers in the same plaid pattern,

and proudly showed off his work (when asked…).

Girl Maker Power…

Boys rule too….

Layering patterns and materials.

Mom supports son and daughter in their creative efforts…

with “happy” results.

Devoted Children’s Librarian Samantha gets into the bookmaking act, creating alongside her young patrons,

and two makers compare notes.

  A Community of Makers…at the Library!

Filed Under: Artists' Books, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: Art Education, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Bookamking, Books made by Hand, Children's Art, Community Arts, Family Bookmaking, Fan Book, Flag Book, Folded Fan Book, Handmade Books, Hedi Kyle, LACO, Los Angeles County Library System, Public Library, Teaching Artist

Make a Book to Celebrate Women Artists with Debra Disman

March 26, 2018 By Debra Disman

Make a Book to Celebrate Women Artists with Debra Disman

Artist Debra Disman will teach you how to make a flip book celebrating women artists. This program is part of Women’s Heritage Month.

Tagged With: Art programs at the Public Library, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Bookmaking, Celebrate Women Artists, Children's Art programs, Community Arts, Flag Book, Granada Hills Public Library, Handmade Books, Library Programs, Los Angeles Public Library System, Women Artists

In Resonant Residence (2)

January 17, 2018 By Debra Disman

In Resonant Residence (2)

I formally began Studio Residency at the Camera Obscura Art Lab


in Santa Monica Wednesday January 10th.  I share the sunlit space, located within the beautiful Mid-century building overlooking Palisades Park, Santa Monica Beach and the blue Pacific with textile artist and fellow Studio Artist-in-Residence Huong Nguyen.

First Workshop, January 13, 2018:
Making the Flag Book


Three generations of makers…


Full body…making while standing.


Full spirit…making while laughing.


Full enjoyment…making while smiling.


Women makers create together.


She instinctually softens the “warning” combination of yellow and black (think large cats, bumblebees and “yield” signs) with earthy cardstock.


Choices. Always fascinating to see the colors people choose to use to share their stories.


The effort of gluing effectively.


Using library cards from Verdugo Hills High School as flag pages.


Putting it all together and ready for content.

It is magical to create by the sand, by the sea, by the blue Pacific, and share this experience with these makers.
Gratitudes.

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: 1450 Ocean, Art Lab, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Artists" Book, Bookmaking, Camera Obscura, Flag Book, Flag Books and Found Writing, Pacific Palisades Park, SANTA MONICA, Santa Monica Beach, Studio Residency at Camera Obscura Art Lab at 1450 Ocean, Teaching Artist

“Learn How To Make Your Own Book”

November 1, 2017 By Debra Disman

Please join us for a fun program teaching children and tweens how to make their own kinetic, innovative and versatile flag books! Led by City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist-in- Residence at Verdugo Hills High School Debra Disman, and assisted by bookmaking students from Verdugo Hills High School.

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

 

 

Tagged With: Bookmaking, Children's Bookmaking, Flag Book, Handmade Books, LAPL, Public Library Program, Sunland-Tujunga Library, Verdugo Hills High School, Visual and Perfomring Arts Program (VAPA) MAgnet

“Learn How To Make Your Own Book”

October 27, 2017 By Debra Disman

 

Learn How to Make Your Own Book!

Wednesday, November 29
3:30 to 5 p.m.

An Art Workshop for Children & Tweens

This workshop has been made possible through the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Led by  Artist-in-Residence, Debra Disman  and Verdugo Hills High School Students.

Sunland-Tujunga Public Library 
7771 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042
(818) 352-4481

 

 

Tagged With: Bookmaking, Children's Bookmaking, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, Flag Book, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Public Library Program, Sunland-Tujunga Library, Verdugo Hills High School, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM (VAPA)

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