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“Let’s Make Books!’ at the Hawthorne Library!

May 30, 2025 By Debra Disman

JOIN US to Create Your own Book at the Hawhtorne Library”

In-Person Program
All materials and instructions will be provided.
FREE!

Join us to learn, imagine and create!

 

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“Let’s Make a Flag Book!” at the Manhattan Beach Library!

May 30, 2025 By Debra Disman

Let’s Make a Flag Book!

In-Person Program!

Saturday, June 14
11:00am – 12:00pm

Manhattan Beach Library

Celebrate Flag Day by learning how to make your own handmade flag book. All materials and instructions will be provided by artist and book maker Debra Disman. For adults.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

This event is generously sponsored by Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

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K no W Safe Place to Know Safe Space

December 28, 2024 By Debra Disman

I am looking to expand, extend, experiment with and explore the possibilities of 
K no W Safe Place
, 2023, 60 x 48 x 48″ canvas, netting, hemp/nylon/cotton cord, lace, ribbon, paint, wood

I would like to transform it into the focal point and destination of a total environment:  Know Safe Space.

Firstly, by adding a roof, that would be created in the same manner, and materials, as its two sides and one back wall: substrate surface of canvas essentially draped over a black-painted dowel, hung from the ceiling with fishline, and tied to the corners of the back and side walls by its corners.

Not being a trained draftsperson, architectural or otherwise, I am visualizing this by drawing over a photograph of the original piece from different vantage points, views or perspectives.
 

It is a magical process of making, contemplation, and visualization, and the first concrete step to transforming a dream into reality.

To Be Continued….

 

Filed Under: ARTISTS, New Work, TEXTILE/FIBER, Textiles/Fiber/Cloth, Women Artists, Work Tagged With: booklets, Bookmaking, Environment, Fiber, Handmade Book, Immersive, immersive environment, Installation, Khipa, kNOw Safe Place, kNOw safe space, New Work, No Safe Place, No Safe Space, Participation, Performance, Public engagement, Quipa, Quipas, Safe place, Safe Space, Sanctuary, Sculpture, Shelter, Structure, Textile, To find safe space, To Know Safe Space, zines

EXHIBITIONISTA: “Paper + Fiber” at 1202 Contemporary

November 13, 2024 By Debra Disman

 

1202 Contemporary proudly presents its 4th annual Paper + Fiber show, celebrating two mediums that women artists have traditionally used for centuries, but have always been considered “craft,” or less than fine art.  Uplifting and supporting artists who have worked in textile, fiber, and/or paper mediums, this exhibition centers and hones in on the theme of figure.

Click HERE to view the show!

Tagged With: "Profusion", 1202 Contemporary, Book as Art, Bush, Califonria Galleries, Conceptual Art, Fiber, Group Show, Handmade Book, HEMP CORD, Into the Bush, Online Show, open book, Paper, Paper and Fiber, Sculptural Book, Textiles, Thread

“Folded Fan” Bookmaking at the West Hollywood Library!

June 13, 2024 By Debra Disman

Join Us and Learn to Create the Fun and Versatile FOLDED FAN BOOK!

Fold an accordion spine, add covers and pages, then use all kinds of beautiful materials to develop, design, decorate, adorn, elevate and celebrate your book!

Bookmaking Workshop: Folded Fan Book

In-Person Program
Tuesday, June 18
5:00pm – 6:30pm

West Hollywood Library  
Meeting Room

Join us and learn how to make a folded fan book with artist Debra Disman, using folding and pasting techniques. Add fun details to make your book your own. No skill required and all supplies are provided. For adults.

Sponsored by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

Community Meeting Room

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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Bookmaking at the Julian Dixon Culver City Library!

June 13, 2024 By Debra Disman

BOOKMAKING AT THE LIBRARY!!!

Join Us THIS COMING SATURDAY June 15th, 2024, at 11AM!
Learn to make an Accordion Fold Book with Simple one and two cut Pop-ups!

Book Making with Debra Disman

In-Person Program!

Saturday, June 15
11:00am – 12:00pm

Culver City Julian Dixon Library

Meeting Room

Let’s make accordion books! Learn the art of book making and take home your own book. All materials and instructions will be provided by artist and book maker Debra Disman. For children ages 5 to 12 with a parent or guardian.

Tagged With: Accordion Fold Book, Art and Craft Community Programs, Bookmaking, Community Art, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Culver City, Culver City Public Library, Folded and glued handmade books, Folded Books, Handmade Book, Handmade Books, Julian Dixon CUlver City Library, Julian Dixon Culver City Public Library, Julian Dixon Library, LA County Library, LA County Library programming, LACO, LACO Library, one and two cut pop-ups, POP-UPS, Public Library, Public Library programming

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