Folded Books
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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!
ARTIST RESIDENCY CULMINATION EVENT: Poetry, Flag Books and More at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
Join us Tuesday April 20th at 4:00PM for a very special program, as we culminate our Artist Residency at the West Valley Regional Branch Library, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Artist in Residence Debra Disman will lead us in creating a “flag book” that you can personalize with poems written by yourself or your favorite writers.
In addition, Staff Librarians will share their favorite poems and poetry books, there will be a slide presentation showing bookmaking projects completed during the 2020-21 Residency, and YOU will have the opportunity to share YOUR BOOK!
So, mark your calendars, and email the Library at [email protected] and make an appointment to pick up your special materials packet which contains extra art materials and Library goodies to enjoy!
Program log-in information, will be sent once supplies are picked up.
If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected] with “Poetry” in the subject line.
SEE YOU THERE!!!
ZOOM In On Distance Learning 6
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 February 2021, I led an accordion book with pockets program at the Panorama City Branch Library, part of my artist residency in bookmaking there, through the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Using bright tag board and richly patterned origami papers,
participants learned the accordion/consertina fold,
how to create pockets in their books,
how to cover and embellish their covers,
and how to add hopes and wishes to their pockets!
Whole families, as well as Library staff, got into the act.
Pure Joy.
Gratitudes!
Celebrate Womens’ History Month at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
Join us online as the West Valley Regional Branch Library celebrates Women’s History Month!
Our Artist in Residence, Debra Disman, will lead us in creating a “folded fan” book where you can add images and
information about these women artists:
Frida Kahlo Faith Ringgold Georgia O’Keefe
Program log-in information will be sent once supplies are picked up.
If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected] with Women’s History in the subject line.
This is an online program. Supply packets are limited and required for participation in the program.
There is a limit of 2 packets per household. To request yours call 818-345-9806. Supplies will be distributed in order of request.
This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Celebrate Womens’ History Month at the Panorama City Branch Library!
Join us online as the Panorama City Branch Library celebrates: Women’s History Month
and learn about women artists such as:
Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold and Georgia O’Keeffe!
Learn to make your own scroll with Panorama City Branch Library’s artist-in-residence Debra Disman!!!
Add images and information to your scroll about
Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold and Georgia O’Keeffe
Materials packets available!
Pick up a bag of craft supplies at the Panorama City Branch Library
Please call the library at 818-894-4071 to make a pick up appointment
Please email [email protected] to get login information
For ALL AGES! Size is limited so call to register soon!
This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.