Art Educator & Design Industry Expert
Debra Valencia serves as a part-time faculty member at Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles and Art Center of College of Design in Pasadena, California. Well respected as a design industry expert, Debra has lectured at major institutions and conferences, served as a judge in national design competitions and taught seminars on business practices for artists and designers.
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Current Courses & Workshops
2017 Shibori Textiles, Papermaking & Bookbinding Workshop in Japan: Sold Out!
This 14 day trip includes a 10 day workshop in Fujino and several days in Tokyo. Workshops, taught by renown textile expert Bryan Whitehead, include making shibori textiles with several techniques, stencil making and printing, papermaking, Japanese style bookbinding and box making, field trips, cultural lessons and more. Several days in Tokyo include sightseeing and shopping with Debra Valencia serving as your organizer and tour guide. This is truly a magical one-of-a-kind experience packed with craft lessons, history, culture, learning, great food and fun.
http://www.debravalencia.com/japan-textile-workshop.html
2018 Shibori Textiles, Papermaking & Bookbinding Workshop in Japan: Now Taking Reservations
Contact me if you would like to be added to the reservation list for October 2018. Exact dates to be announced.
Licensing Your Art & Earning Royalties
10 week course
Starts Spring 2018; Saturday mornings; 9:30am to 12:30pm
Otis College of Art, Continuing Education department, open to public
Registration open in December 2017 on Otis website.
Introduction to Surface & Textile Design
14 week course
Starts Spring 2018; Monday nights; 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Art Center College of Design, Art Center at Night department, open to public
Learn textile and surface design techniques, creating collections, Photoshop/Illustrator digital techniques for repeat patterns, and how to sell/license to manufacturers. A unique course developed and taught by Debra Valencia.
Registration open in December 2017 on Art Center website.
This 14 day trip includes a 10 day workshop in Fujino and several days in Tokyo. Workshops, taught by renown textile expert Bryan Whitehead, include making shibori textiles with several techniques, stencil making and printing, papermaking, Japanese style bookbinding and box making, field trips, cultural lessons and more. Several days in Tokyo include sightseeing and shopping with Debra Valencia serving as your organizer and tour guide. This is truly a magical one-of-a-kind experience packed with craft lessons, history, culture, learning, great food and fun.
http://www.debravalencia.com/japan-textile-workshop.html
2018 Shibori Textiles, Papermaking & Bookbinding Workshop in Japan: Now Taking Reservations
Contact me if you would like to be added to the reservation list for October 2018. Exact dates to be announced.
Licensing Your Art & Earning Royalties
10 week course
Starts Spring 2018; Saturday mornings; 9:30am to 12:30pm
Otis College of Art, Continuing Education department, open to public
Registration open in December 2017 on Otis website.
Introduction to Surface & Textile Design
14 week course
Starts Spring 2018; Monday nights; 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Art Center College of Design, Art Center at Night department, open to public
Learn textile and surface design techniques, creating collections, Photoshop/Illustrator digital techniques for repeat patterns, and how to sell/license to manufacturers. A unique course developed and taught by Debra Valencia.
Registration open in December 2017 on Art Center website.
