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TUNNEL BOOK

“We Write The Book” TUNNEL Bookmaking Workshop at the Northridge Library!

May 4, 2025 By Debra Disman

I was thrilled to lead an Tunnel bookmaking workshop at the Northridge Branch Library on May 3rd, 2025…in honor of Springtime, Community, and the magical fusion of theater, stories and books! I was stunned and moved to see the projects our participants created, and their joy in working in community.

 
Our program is supported by the marvelous


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, on selected Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:00PM, and Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30PM
JOIN US! Free to community, all materials included!
Please note date change:
May 21st Wednesday program is now May 14th!   
Same time and place!

Filed Under: Artists' Books, LIBRARIES, Teaching Artist, TEXTILE/FIBER, Textiles/Fiber/Cloth, Work Tagged With: art-making workshops for families, Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Community, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Diarama, Families Making Books, Family Bookmaking, Folded and glued Books, Gathering of folded pages, 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 bindings, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, theater, Three-d sceene, Three-d story, TUNNEL BOOK, Tunnel Bookmaking, Tunnel Books

Halloween Tunnel Bookmaking at the Canoga Park Branch Library

November 2, 2023 By Debra Disman

Book arts are alive and well at the Canoga Park Branch Library!

I am thrilled to continue my artist residency there, working with the community, teaching all manner of how-to bookmaking workshops, or “programs” in library parlance!

The series, entitled “We Write the Book”, supported by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, will offer 11 hands-on bookmaking workshops and a culmination event to the community free of charge, with all materials included!

Participants from children to teens to families to seniors learned how to create the three-dimensional Tunnel Book structure, creating their own Halloween scenes and more, combining theater, books, stories and celebration into their movable dramas!

 

Filed Under: Artist in Residence, Artists' Books, BOOKS, Student Work, Teaching Artist Tagged With: Accordion, Accordion Fold, Artist Residency, Book, Book as Art, Book Structures, BOOKBINDING, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Canoga Park Branch Library, Canoga Park Library, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Culmination, DCA LA, DCA-funded artist residency, Diarama, drama, Handmade Books, Intergenerational Arts workshops, LAPL, Librarians, Los Angeles Public Library, Making Books Together, mixed media books, Organization, Self-expression, Story, The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, Theatre, Three-Dimensional, TUNNEL BOOK, Tunnel Books

Create A Spooky Drama for Halloween at the Canoga Park Branch Library!!!!!

August 20, 2023 By Debra Disman

Learn to create a tunnel book and make a three-dimensional scene for Halloween inspired by the holiday and your own imagination!
All materials provided!
This program is part of my artist residency at the Canoga Park Library supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!

 

Tagged With: "We Write The Book", ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, Artist Residency, Bookmaking, Books made by Hand, Canoga Park Library, Community Artmaking, COMMUNITY BOOKMAKING, Culmination, Cut paper, DCA, Families, FAMILY ARTMAKING, folded and glued book, Get Ready for Fall!, Halloween, Hands on bookmaking, Holly Rutan, LA DCA, LAPL, Latinx, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles Public Library, Luz Sandoval, Making Books Together, Marcia Melkonian, Papel Picado, Patricia Miranda, TUNNEL BOOK, Tunnel Bookmaking, Tunnel Books

Crafty Craft Lab Tunnel Books at Craft Contemporary!!!

October 18, 2022 By Debra Disman

I was thrilled to lead a Tunnel Bookmaking  Craft Lab Family Workshop for one of my favorite venues in Los Angeles: Craft Contemporary.
The participants turned out fabulous, innovative and outstandingly creative projects!
Perla enjoyed the project!!!

 
Enjoy the participants’ enjoyment HERE!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Billie Vinson, Community Arts, Craft Contemporary, Craft lab, Debra Disman, Diorama, Family Craft Lab, Family Workshop, Folded and glued Books, Handmade Books, Lesley Saar, Making Books By Hand, Making Books Togehter, Museum Education, Teaching Artist, Three-dimensional Storytelling, TUNNEL BOOK, Tunnel Books

Craft Lab Family Workshop: Tunnel Books with Debra Disman

October 1, 2022 By Debra Disman

Craft Workshops, Family Programs

Sunday, October 9, 20221:30pm – 3:30pm$10 Adults | $7 Children | Free for Members

RSVP

Create a multidimensional tunnel book with artist Debra Disman! Using accordion folds, framing techniques, and strategic cutouts, participants will explore a “layered view” that creates the setting for a dramatic sculptural book scene. Get some inspiration by visiting the diorama scenes in Lezley Saar: Diorama Drama. Craft Lab is for all ages, everyone is welcome!

Space is limited. Advance RSVP is required.

All participants must wear a mask during check-in and at all times while indoors. Masks are not required during outdoor programs but are suggested.

Thank you to all program participants for your understanding and cooperation. Learn more about our COVID-19 protocol on our Visit page.

Tagged With: Billie Vinson, Community Arts, Craft Contmeporary, Craft lab, Debra Disman, Diorama, Family Workshop, Folded and glued Books, Handmade Books, Lesley Saar, Making Books By Hand, Making Books Togehter, Museum Education, Teaching Artist, Three-dimensional Storytelling, TUNNEL BOOK, Tunnel Books

Learn to Create a Tunnel Book through the Panorama City Branch Library!

September 20, 2021 By Debra Disman

 

Join us online, and learn how to make a TUNNEL BOOK and  create your own three-dimensional story !

FREE!!!

The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles supports this artist in residence program:

Join us for a Tunnel Bookmaking program, and learn to create a story in three dimensions!
Supplies packets available for the first 20 participants who sign up and pick up!
Contact the Panorama City Branch Library to sign up today!

Date(s):

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Time:

4:00 pm

Location:

Online – Panorama City Branch Library

Audience:

Adults and Everyone is welcome!

Category:

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Language:

English

RSVP:

Email bgallego@lapl.org for the Zoom meeting link. The link will be emailed to participants the morning of the program.

Description:

Create your own three-dimensional story with a “Tunnel Book” with artist-in-residence Debra Disman.
Materials packets are available at the library.
This program made possible in part by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs.

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.

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