Handmade Books
“Create the Fun and Fantastic Flag Book” at the West Hollywood Library!
Learn How to Create the Fun and Fantastic Flag Book at the West Hollywood Library!!
A Free Workshop produced by Friends of the West Hollywood Library
Join us to “Create the Fun and Fantastic Flag Book” where participants will learn how to make a unique fold-out book featuring flag-shaped pages that move and groove when the book is opened and closed.
The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Held at the West Hollywood Library’s Community Room, this free workshop will be facilitated by Debra Disman, a Los Angeles-based teaching artist known for her work inspired by books. Debra’s work can be seen in galleries, museums, libraries and art centers across the country.
Through learning hands-on techniques in visual arts & crafts, participants will be able to design their own personal one-of-a-kind flag book. All materials will be provided, and free parking is available.
This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library, a 501c (3) nonprofit, committed to the promotion and enhancement of the West Hollywood Library‘s collections, facilities and programs. Friends also operates the Friends Bookstore, located adjacent to the West Hollywood Library at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, selling gently used books & films, with proceeds benefiting the West Hollywood Library.
“We Write the Book” Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!
“We Write The Book” Goes to Northridge!
Join us for our kickoff program Saturday September 28th 1PM!
I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!
I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.
I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!
Northridge Branch Library “Writes the Book”!
I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!
I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.
I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!
See the INFORMATION HERE!
“We Write The Book” Goes to Northridge!
I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!
I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.
I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!
Three-hole pamphlet stitch single signature binding with fold-outs by Dawn Banker
Family Bookmaking at the Julian Dixon Culver City Library!
It was wonderful to conduct a family bookmaking program at the Julian Dixon Culver City Branch Library, part of the Los Angeles County Library System!
Parents and children worked together to learn how to make and then create their own accordion fold books with simple one and two cut popups, inspiring each other, as well as myself and the Library Staff as they moved through the process.
Our youngest participant, age 4, with proud Dad.
Moms and daughters
Dad and daughter!
Mom and more daughters!
An exuberant family of Dad and three sibs.
Fearless leader Librarian Melanie!