Even in these times, it is wonderful to get back to live, in-person teaching! Teaching classes outside at Santa Monica Public Schools, through the CREST Enrichment program, after a span of two years, is exciting and energizing. The students are enthusiastic, helpful and creative, the parents and … [Read more...] about Teaching Artistry Live and In-Person!
Frida Kahlo
ZOOM In On Distance Learning 7
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 … [Read more...] about ZOOM In On Distance Learning 7
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 … [Read more...] about Celebrate Womens’ History Month at the Panorama City Branch Library!
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 … [Read more...] about Celebrate Womens’ History Month at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!
Felt, Fabric, Feathers, FUN: Celebrating Women Artists at the Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library
I was thrilled to lead an artmaking program at the Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library System to celebrate Women's History Month, specifically Women Artists! Inspired by the artist Faith Ringgold's "Story Quilts", participants including children, adults and … [Read more...] about Felt, Fabric, Feathers, FUN: Celebrating Women Artists at the Will and Ariel Durant Branch Library
Getting Lit: Making Matchbox Books at the Granada Hills Public Library
It has been exciting to lead programs at the Granada Hills Branch Library of the LAPL, as part of my Artist Residency there: “We Write the Book“, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. In honor of Women's History Month, I led a workshop on how to create mini "matchbox … [Read more...] about Getting Lit: Making Matchbox Books at the Granada Hills Public Library