Join us to learn to make a fun accordion fold book with pop-ups that you can use as a gift, a card, or just for yourself!
Ages 5-12, all materials provided. Children under 5 will need the active participation of a parent/caregiver.
Handmade Books
Seeing Double Vision: Double Flower Bookmaking
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 Chinese New Year, community members participated in creating “Double Flower” books (also known as “Exploding Books”).
Both adults and children learned to fold and “pop-out” the basic structure. They then made several and glued them together to create a long or short book of repeated folded forms that flatten into a single square. Finally, they had a blast adding covers and a tie if they wished, and embellishing their creations with all manner of materials.
Sisters with their folded up books: books closed..
Books open!
Taking the materials in another direction…
Mom gets into the act making her own Double Flower creation.
I also taught the “Turkish Map Fold”, (but that is another story…), and this intrepid maker was able to create one on her own!
Dad gets a gift from daughter…
The work of our hands…
Celebrating the beauty of the holiday, in community, creating together.
Tunnel Bookmaking At The Los Nietos Library!
Learn to create a magical TUNNEL BOOK and tell your visual story in 3 dimensions!
A Striking Matchbox “Mini” Book Workshop
Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman will lead a workshop that focuses on making Matchbox “Mini” Books featuring women artists.
The program is designed for teens but all are welcome!
This workshop is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. This program is part of Women’s Heritage Month.
Double Flower Bookmaking Workshop
Celebrate Chinese New Year by making a Double Flower Book with Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman!
This program is for ages 10 and older, and is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Fireworks Bookmaking Workshop!
Children and families, join us to learn how to make the “Fireworks” book that expands as it unfolds. To honor African-American History Month we will develop our books with images of barrier-breaking members of this community who created their own brand of fireworks and changed our country, our culture, and our world.
All materials included!
This program is made possible by an Artist in Residence grant The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.