Debra Disman

Artist

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Tunnel Bookmaking

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

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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 Saturday program is now May 14th!   Same time and place!

Make Your Own Recipe Book at the Canoga Park Branch Library!

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Join us to create your own recipe book just in time for the holidays!
Bring in your favorite family recipes, learn how to make your own sewn book with envelopes to hold the recipes.

All supplies included!

This workshop is part of my Artist Residency supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!

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

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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!

 

Make Your Own Halloween Book: Tunnel Bookmaking at the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

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Join us to create your own Halloween “Tunnel Book” where you can tell your Halloween stories!
Artist in Residence Debra Disman will guide you step-by-step on how to make a tunnel book.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

Tunneling Through: Tunnel Bookmaking with the Panorama City Branch Library!

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Through my Artist Residency with the Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs Artist in Residence   I had the opportunity to offer an online program/workshop via the Panorama Branch Library of the Los Angeles Public Library in which participants learned how to make “Tunnel Books“, and thus how to create their own three-dimensional stories!

Participants learned the accordion fold technique, and how to attach a background/backdrop sheet, and connective strips to create their books, reminiscent of a diorama, or stage. They then went to down developing their stories or scenes, learning a bit of pop-up magic in the process.

 

One motivated participant motivated by opera remade her book after the program, and emailed these images to share with us!

We look forward to more inspiring, educational, creative and FUN online bookmaking programs presented through the Panorama City Branch Library!

All workshops, programs, classes and events will be listed HERE!

Stay tuned, and join us!