Debra Disman

Artist

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LAPL

“Freedom of Expression” Bookmaking Workshop at the Granada Hills Library

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In this “Freedom of Expression” workshop  participants will learn how to create a single signature binding and use assorted materials to design book covers which will reflect their unique individuality!

Join us to celebrate the Martin Luther King holiday and freedom in all its forms.

This program is part of my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Branch – Los Angeles Public Library.

Thanks to Teen Librarian Kristin Peers, Senior Librarian Pamela Rhodes, and the LA DCA.

Community Winter Celebration at the Granada Hills Library

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Join us and Artist In Residence Debra Disman from 1:30 to 3:30 for an envelope bookmaking workshop and create heartfelt gifts and cards.

We will continue the fun from 3:30-5:00 PM with a winter community celebration.

All are welcome!

Light refreshments provided.
Attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a free LAPL sleeping bag!

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Making TUNNEL BOOKS at the Granada Hills Branch Library!

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We will create an amazing multidimensional TUNNEL BOOK using a three-dimensional tableau scene to honor Native American Heritage Month!    Utilizing strategic cutouts,  accordion folding  and framing techniques, explore a “layered view” that creates the setting for a dramatic scene and story that moves back and forth in space and possibly in time!

Free and open to the public.

Open to all ages.

All materials included.

Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Public Library

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Flag Bookmaking at the Granada Hills Public Library

We will be creating the fun, versatile and kinetic flag book structure at the Public Library!
Comprised of an accordion spine, covers and “flag” pages, this easy to make, yet fantastical book can hold writing, visual art, travel treasures and ephemera and more.,

The Los Angeles Summer Reading Challenge  2018 theme is:
“Reading Takes You Everywhere”, so join us to read, make, discover and explore at the Granada Hills Branch Library.

All ages welcome, all materials provided.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs  (DCA)

“Learn How To Make Your Own Book”

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Please join us for a fun program teaching children and tweens how to make their own kinetic, innovative and versatile flag books! Led by City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist-in- Residence at Verdugo Hills High School Debra Disman, and assisted by bookmaking students from Verdugo Hills High School.

This program is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

 

 

LACMA Workshop at the Valley Plaza Branch Library in North Hollywood

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Join LACMA / The Los Angeles County Museum of Art at the Valley Plaza Library in North Hollywood and learn to create an accordion book with pockets, adding marbled papers you make yourself! Explore connections to works at LACMA that move through space in a kinetic or static way.

A fun workshop for the whole family!

 

Valley Plaza Public Library/Los Angeles Public Library

12311 Vanowen Street
North Hollywood, CA 91605 United States