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Tunnel Bookmaking At The Los Nietos Library!

February 13, 2019 By Debra Disman

Learn to create a magical TUNNEL BOOK and tell your visual story in 3 dimensions!

 

Tagged With: Artists' Book/s, Bookmaking, Bookmaking at the Public Library, Books made by Hand, Co, Community Artmaking, Handmade Books, LA County Libraries, LA County Library programming, LACO, LAPL, Los Nietos Library, ONE-OF-A-KIND HANDMADE BOOKS, Tunnel Bookmaking, Tunnel Books

A Striking Matchbox “Mini” Book Workshop

February 13, 2019 By Debra Disman

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.

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Double Flower Bookmaking Workshop

February 5, 2019 By Debra Disman

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.

Tagged With: Artist Residency The Granada Hills Library, Chinese New Year, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, Double Flower Books, Double Flower Fold Book, Exploding Book Structure, FAMILY ARTMAKING, Family Bookmaking, Granada Hills Public Library, Handmade Books

Fireworks Bookmaking Workshop!

January 30, 2019 By Debra Disman

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.

Tagged With: African-American History Month, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Artist Residency The Granada Hills Library, ARTIST'S BOOKS, Artmaking at the Public Library, Bookmaking at the Public Library, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, Fireworks Book, Folded Books, Granada Hills Library, Granada Hills Public Library, Handmade Books, LAPL, Los Angeles Public Library, Paper Engineering, Pop-up Books

Freedom of Expression and More…

January 30, 2019 By Debra Disman

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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day and freedom in all its forms, participants created “single signature” sewn  and glued books, and then used their Freedom of Expression to develop and embellish the covers. A “signature” is a gathering of folded sheets that create pages for a book. Single signature bookbinding refers to a group of sheets (usually paper)  folded in the middle and bound together through sewing through their folds.

Although our program was originally planned for teens and “tweens”, several families attended including a number of dads with children. We had a wonderful time!


Sister and brother enjoy the delight of adding to their books after working step by step sewing and gluing to create them.


The glory of patterns. This young participant is age 3!


She attended with her mother.


In the background, mom and dad look on, taking a well-deserved break and enjoying the fun from the sidelines as their children worked and played.


Father offers support and presence to his son.


Our fearless leader, Branch Manager Pam, enjoys some creative “play” time, adding washi (decorative paper) tape to her book.

There is something very satisfying about hand-sewing a book together. It feels real…permanent. The work of our hands on a whole other level.
Hopefully, these books will continue to be developed at home, and most importantly, used!

 

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: ACCORDION SPINE, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Artist Residency The Granada Hills Library, Artists' Book/s, BOOKMAKING WORKSHOP, CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA, Family Bookmaking, Granada Hills Public Library, Handmade Books, Library Arts Programming, Sewn Books, Single Signature Books, Washi Tape

Bookmaking Workshop at the Silverlake Independent JCC

January 21, 2019 By Debra Disman

Flag Bookmaking Workshop held for 5th graders on the theme of Shalom Bayit – Peace of the Home, as part of The Art of Ethics theme at the Silverlake Independent JCC.

While traditionally described as matrimonial harmony, we’re expanding the theme of Shalom Bayit to include sibling harmony and all those in our homes.

This workshop is for those children enrolled in the weekly Sunday class, and is  part of the SLIJCC Visiting Educator Artist program.

Tagged With: Artist Educator, Bookmaking, Children Making Books, Flag Book, Handmade Books, Shalom Bayit - Peace of the Home, Silverlake Independent JCC, Visiting Artist

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