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“We Write The Book” FLAG BOOK Workshop at the Northridge Library!

February 25, 2025 By Debra Disman

Join us as we learn to create the fun and fantastic FLAG BOOK at the Northridge Branch Library in honor of Women’s History Month, International Women’s  Day, and Women Artists everywhere!
Learn about ground breaking women artists Faith Ringgold, Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe.  All materials included!

I am thrilled to work  with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR).  I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.


I am an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, every other Wednesday afternoon, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM

JOIN US!

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, art-making workshops for families, Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Books with Pockets, Community, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Faith Ringgold, Families Making Books, Family Bookmaking, February, Flag Book, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, International Women's Day, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, NEAR Residency, Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency, Northridge, Northridge Branch Library, Self-expression, Sewn book, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, Women, Women Artists, Women's history month, Yayoi Kusama

Our kick-off “We Write the Book” workshop at the Northridge Library!

February 25, 2025 By Debra Disman

I was delighted to “kick-off” my “We Write The Book”  Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR)artist residency at the Northridge Public Library supported by the  Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs .

I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.

Our first workshop, or program, in Library parlance, was an accodion-fold book with pockets. Families, Parents, Adults, Children, Community Members all joined us to learn, create and share together.
A wonderful time was had by ALL. 

   

I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturday mornings 11:00am – 12:30PM.

JOIN US!

Filed Under: Artists' Books, AWARDS, LIBRARIES, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist, TEXTILE/FIBER, Textiles/Fiber/Cloth, Work Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Accordion Fold Book with pockets, Accordion Fold Bookmaking, art-making workshops for families, Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Books with Pockets, Community, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Families Making Books, Family Bookmaking, February, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, NEAR Residency, Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency, Northridge, Northridge Branch Library, Self-expression, Sewn book, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

“We Write The Book” February Kick-off at the Northridge Branch Library!!!!

January 1, 2025 By Debra Disman

“We Write The Book” comes to Northridge!

Beginning February 19 2025 @ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Join us and learn to create an accordion-fold book with pockets!

I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR)

I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from February through May, 2025, every other Wednesday afternoon, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30PM

I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.
Let the bookmaking begin!

Tagged With: Accordion Fold, Accordion Fold Book, Accordion Fold Book with pockets, Accordion Fold Bookmaking, art-making workshops for families, Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Books with Pockets, Community, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Dawn Banker, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Families Making Books, Family Bookmaking, February, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, NEAR Residency, Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency, Northridge, Northridge Branch Library, Self-expression, Sewn book, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

“We Write the Book” Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!

September 30, 2024 By Debra Disman

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday October 5th!
Please join us!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Dawn Banker, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kick-off program, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, NEAR Residency, Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency, Northridge, Northridge Branch Library, Northridge Branch Public Library, Self-expression, Sewn book, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

“We Write the Book” Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!

August 17, 2024 By Debra Disman

“We Write The Book” Goes to Northridge!

Join us for our kickoff program Saturday September 28th 1PM!

I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!

I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.

I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!

Tagged With: Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Dawn Banker, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, Kick-off program, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, NEAR Residency, Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency, Northridge, Northridge Branch Library, Northridge Branch Public Library, Self-expression, Sewn book, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

Northridge Branch Library “Writes the Book”!

August 13, 2024 By Debra Disman

I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!

I will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.

I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!
See the INFORMATION HERE!

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, AWARDS, BOOKS, LIBRARIES, Presentations, Student Work, Teaching Artist, TEXTILE/FIBER, Work Tagged With: Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, NEAR Residency, Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency, Northridge, Northridge Branch Library, Self-expression, Sewn book, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

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