Sewn Books
“We Write the Book” FOLD-GLUE-SEW Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!
I am thrilled to serve again as a 2026-27 “NEAR” (Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency) Artist in Residence at the Northridge Branch Library!
Join us September 26th at 11:00AM and learn to FOLD, GLUE and SEW your own handmade book!
Free to the public including all materials. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Artist-in-Residence Debra Disman is back at the Northridge Branch for the year 2026-2027, beginning a series of monthly bookmaking programs in July, where you will learn to make a different book each session! No experience is required and there will be new projects and things to learn for those who have attended her workshops before. All are welcome and you can attend as many sessions as you want! All materials are provided. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
“Unfolding Possibilities”: Bookmaking at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Not 5PM)
Saturday Dec 13, 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Not 5PM)
Adult Art Class: Unfolding Possibilities—Bookmaking
“WE Write the Book”: Making CODEX Books with Spines at the Northridge Branch Library!
I am thrilled to serve again as a 2025-26 “NEAR” Artist in Residence at the Northridge Branch Library!
On November 22, 2025, participants learned how to create a sewn “codex” book with a spine, and how to add a single signature. Signatures are two or more sheets of paper stacked and folded as a group, or a gathering of folded pages, using the pamphlet stitch.
Using all sorts of materials, participants transformed paper scraps into intricate scenes and designs,
used material found in nature,
employed drawing tools, using markers, paint pens and pencils,
added maps and more,
and supported each other while having fun and learning new things!
We have three more programs in December, including a grand CULMINATION event on December 20th.
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This Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) is supported by the wonderful City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
JOIN US for MORE BOOKMKAING FUN and LEARNING!
All programs free and open to the Public, All materials provided!
“We Write the Book” “Kick-off” Workshop at the Northridge Library!
Our kick-off “We Write the Book” 2025 workshop at the Northridge Library is happening Saturday September 13th!
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I am thrilled 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 .
We will be learning the accordion fold as well as one and two-cut pop-ups and how to reinforce our books with “double covers”. All ages and levels of experience welcome!
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I am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA.
“We Write The Book” Two-in-One Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!
Join us at the Northridge Branch Library as we learn to create fun and fantastic “Two-in-one books”, also called, “Dos-à-dos binding” in honor of Springtime and Storymaking!
