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MOON BOOK: Bookmaking for the Winter Solstice!

December 28, 2021 By Debra Disman

Moon, Luna, Lunar
It was an honor to lead a special bookmaking workshop through my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs artist residency at the West Valley Regional Branch Library to welcome and celebrate the Winter Solstice on December 21st, 2021!
We focused on the MOON.

Our participants of assorted ages, cultural backgrounds and experience levels created “Moon Books”, exploring the meaning, metaphor and movement (or phases) of the Moon, inspired by this rich theme, their materials, and the fun and comfort of creating in community!

The results were inspiring too, investigating, celebrating and exploring the moon in (her) many facets through science/astronomy, story and the elements and materials of visual art: line, shape, color; collaged together into (folded and glued) book form.

An inspiring time had by all, including the participating Library staff and myself, teaching and supporting this program! We are always inspired by our participating makers, learners and sharers!

December Brings FREE ONLINE Bookmaking Workshops!!!

December 9, 2021 By Debra Disman

Celebrate the holidays and welcome the New Year by making your own handmade books!

Please see the fliers below, each holds sign-up information, or all the phone number listed!

You can also email me, Los Angeles City Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence Debra Disman, at debra@artifactorystudio.com, for further information!

We hope to “see” you there!

Treasured Memories and The Art of the Book

December 3, 2021 By Debra Disman

Through my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs artist residencies at the Panorama City and West Valley Regional Branch Libraries, participants have created handmade books to hold treasured memories, including recipes, photos and more.

Especially during these time, to create a repository such as this, can become a vision for the future, as well as a shrine to the past, and preservation of cultural, family and community memories, rituals, experiences and guides.

I am honored to do this work!

Seasons Greetings, Peace on Earth and in Our Hearts, and May You Enjoy Treasured Memories and Currents Events Now and Ever.

Panorama City Branch Library Artist-in-Residence CULMINATION EVENT

November 17, 2021 By Debra Disman

Get ready for 2022 with your own handmade Vision Journal in this fun online event which culminates my Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs artist residency at the Panorama City Branch Library!

Take-home kits of materials to use during the online program (plus fun library swag) are available at the library Reference Desk, while supplies last.

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

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.

Date(s):

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Time:

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Language:

English

RSVP:

Description:

Get ready for 2022 by creating your own handmade Vision Journal in our final workshop with artist-in-residence Debra Disman.

Take-home kits of materials to use during the online program (plus fun library swag) are available at the library Reference Desk, while supplies last.

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

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.

Holiday Bookmaking with the Panorama City Branch Library!

October 29, 2021 By Debra Disman

Make a “Treasured Memory Book” You Can Use for the Future!

Welcome the holiday season by creating a book that can hold treasured memories: recipes, photographs, poems, stories, songs, artworks.

Materials packets available.

Please contact the Panorama City Branch Library for details and to sign up!

This workshop is supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and led by artist-in-residence Debra Disman through the Panorama City Branch Library!