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Take Another Look: Making Photo Albums at the Granada Hills Library

October 23, 2019 By Debra Disman

To kick off my 2019-20 Artist Residency at the Granada Hills Public  Library, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, I led a bookmaking program in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, where participants learned to make their own photo album.

 

Participants bound together a single signature (gathering of folded pages) into a binding composed of a tag board sheet folded both horizontally (to create a pocket on either side) and vertically (to create the body of the cover structure and hold the signature), then added stiffer more durable boards on either side to strengthen the covers. They sewed the components together using the pamphlet stitch and ribbon, using enough ribbon so that the ends would be long enough to tie the book closed if they wished.


Mothers and daughter created side by side and shared their work.


As did Mothers and sons,


and the whole family!


Our teen helpers got into the act too…..


and had a blast…

Pride of Book!

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Fanning the Creative Flame: Making Folded Fan Books

October 14, 2019 By Debra Disman

To kick off my 2019-20 Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Library, supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, I led a Children’s Bookmaking program, where participants and their families learned the art of “Folded Fan Books”.

The folded fan book is comprised of an accordion spine, two covers and pages glued onto one side of each fold of the spine, to create a fanning out effect when the book is opened.

Over twenty participants joined us: children with parents, siblings and friends, supported by a library volunteer and the stupendous Sunland Tujunga Children’s Librarian, Kirsten, or “Ms. K”, as she is affectionately called.


Children enjoyed writing in and illustrating their books, whether in known or created language.


We were thrilled to see that hardworking parents got into into the act too, and enjoyed some creative time. It is common for makers to use the same or similar colors to what they are wearing.

 
Mothers and daughters worked side by side.

Creativity is a dish beautifully served up in community…

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Cartoon/Manga/Comics Flag BookMaking Workshop

September 21, 2019 By Debra Disman

Come and learn how to make the magical “Flag Book” structure, and fill it with  cartoon/Manga/comics images that are provided, or ones you create yourself.

Free, all materials included, open to the public, all are welcome!

This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, 2019-2020 and is made possible in part by a grant form the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

This workshop is geared for teens, but all are welcome!

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“Create Your Own Flag Book”

September 21, 2019 By Debra Disman

“Join us for a bookmaking program led by Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence Debra Disman. Learn to make the fun and fantastic flag book that opens in different ways to show the words and pictures you put inside. As you open the book the flags move and create a pattern! All materials included.”

For Ages 10-18.

This event is part of my artist residency through the Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles..

Join us, and see the Library has to offer!

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“Make A Photo Album”

September 19, 2019 By Debra Disman

Join the fun and create a unique photo album in which to honor family and friends in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!!

Learn single signature binding, the pamphlet stitch, and how to create pockets for treasured items as well as how to use all kinds of beautiful and festive materials!

Free, all materials included, open to the public, all are welcome!

This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, 2019-2020 and is made possible in part by a grant form the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

 

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“Make Your Own Book””

September 19, 2019 By Debra Disman

Join us for a workshop for children and families to create their own “folded fan” books using accordion, pop-up and Papel Picado techniques!
All ages are welcome. Come join the fun!

This workshop is part of my Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Residency at the Sunland-Tujunga Public Library, 2019-2020 and is made possible in part by a grant form the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

 

 

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