Debra Disman

Artist

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Los Angeles Public Library

Open the Door to Women Artists with the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

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CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BY LEARNING ABOUT, HONORING AND BEING INSPIRED BY WOMEN ARTISTS!!!

Date(s):
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Time:
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Location:
Online – West Valley Regional Branch Library

Audience:
Kids, Adults

Category:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Series:

Women’s History Month

Language:

English

RSVP:

Complete the online form to register.

Description:

Celebrate Women’s History Month and the work of Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold, and Yayoi Kusama by creating a fantastic handmade book. Exercise your creativity and learn new skills in the process!

This is an online program. Space and supplies are limited to the first 20 patrons who register. There is a limit of 2 supply packs per household.

Registration and supplies will be distributed in order of request.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Celebrate Chinese New Year, The Year of the Tiger and the Chinese Lantern Festival!

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Join us in creating a fun and fantastic handmade book to celebrate
The Chinese Lantern Festival & Year of the Tiger.

You will learn both the accordion and the flower fold techniques while learning about this unique festival.

This is an online program. Space and supplies are limited to the first 20 patrons who register.
There is a limit of 2 supply packs per household. Registration and supplies will be distributed in order of request.

To Register go to:  https://tinyurl.com/bdz2ve9d

For ADA accommodations please call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event

 

CULMINATING OUR ARTIST RESIDENCY: Panorama City Branch Library

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My 2020-21 artist residency supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs at the Panorama City Branch Library has drawn to a close!

We had wonderful CULMINATION event of  bookmaking, sharing, art and poetry to celebrate our Residency program, and honor National Poetry Month (April)!

Please see video slide show of the Residency projects,  during the CULMINATION event and online on the Panorama City Branch Library’s  Facebook and Instagram pages!


The wonderful Beth, Children’s Librarian and tech manager extraordinaire for our program!

FLAG BOOK FUN!

Placing the flag pages and setting up the structure… Far Out Tatiana’s Flip Book

Tatiana and her Flip Book!

Best Friends Forever!

Stickers galore! Sticker heaven PARACHUTE…hmmm…
Sneak peak of work surface while conducting the program!

Such a wonderful experience, and now, ever onwards to our Artist Residency of 2021-22!

Thank you to the LA DCA!!

CULMINATING OUR ARTIST RESIDENCY: West Valley Regional Branch Library

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My 2020-21 artist residency supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs at the West Valley Regional Branch Library has drawn to a close!

We had wonderful CULMINATION event of  bookmaking, sharing, art and poetry to celebrate our Residency program, and honor National Poetry Month (April)!
Please see video slide show of the Residency projects,  during the CULMINATION event and online on the West Valley Regional Branch Library‘s Facebook and Instagram pages!


Librarian Daryl shares a poem by Theodora Goss.

FLAG BOOK FUN!

Mothers and Daughters

Such a wonderful experience, and now, ever onwards to our Artist Residency of 2021-22!

Thank you to the LA DCA!!

Artist in Residence 2020-21 CULMINATIONS!

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My 2020-21 artist residencies supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs at both the West Valley Regional Branch Library, and the Panorama City Branch Library, are drawing to a close!

Join us online for two wonderful CULMINATION events (linked to the Library Branch names above), which involve bookmaking, sharing, art and poetry, to celebrate our Residency program, and honor National Poetry Month (April)!

Please see video slide shows below of the Residency projects, which will be shared during the CULMINATION events; and online on the Social Media pages of each Library.  Please enjoy these presentations and contact the Library/Libraries to sign up for the CULMINATION Events and pick up YOUR FREE SUPPLIES PACKET and GOODY BAG at the Library closest to you. We Look forward to seeing you there!

 

Celebrate Art and Poetry at these April Events!

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I am culminating my 2020-21 artist residency programs with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs with two bookmaking workshops and events at the West Valley Regional Branch Library, and the Panorama City Branch Library respectively.

Please join us for either or both of these FREE online community events! Materials and goody bag provided for those who sign up, and go to the Branch sites to pick them up.

Help us celebrate National Poetry Month and the culmination of two wonderful residency programs that were conducted entirely online!  You will have the opportunity to create your own “Flag Book” and adding your own or other favorite poetry to it! Learn how to do “found writing” and express yourself through art and poetry without leaving the comfort of your own home. Details on the fliers below!!