Debra Disman

Artist

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West Valley Regional Branch Library

MOON BOOK: Bookmaking for the Winter Solstice!

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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!!!

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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

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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.

Winter Solstice Bookmaking with the West Valley Regional Branch Library

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Join us online to create your own handmade book to celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Learn about the phases of the moon and add them to your book to welcome the Winter Season!

 

This is an online program. Space and supplies are limited to the first 20 patrons who register. There is a limit of 2 supply packs per household.

Registration and supplies will be distributed in order of request.

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.

Welcome the Holidays: Make a Recipe Book With the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

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Join us online and learn how to create an Accordion Fold Book with pockets to hold treasured recipes!
Welcome the holidays by being creative, artmaking, and learning new skills!
This workshop is supported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and  led by artist-in-residence Debra Disman through the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

Materials packets available.

Please see flier for details.

Learn to Create a Tunnel Book With the West Valley Regional Branch Library!

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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!

Please see information on flier, and contact the West Walley Regional Branch Library to sign up today!