Zenbuttons Class

On April 27, 2018, I met with 12 students at the Miners Cafe in Laurium to bring them through the fun process of creating a Zenbutton. This technique was originated by CZT Marguerite Samama, using Reticula and Fragments as described by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas in their book, Zentangle® Primer Vol. 1.

Making a Zenbutton is an easy process, and it almost feels like magic when the 3-D effect is created in the final steps.

See below how nicely the students’ buttons turned out!

Thanks to Pam at the Miners Cafe for hosting this fun class.

Below is a blue Zenbutton I made on gray paper. Making these can be addicting!

Thanks for reading and happy tangling!

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More Iron Mountain Classes

Cathy and I taught another Basic Zentangle Workshop in Iron Mountain on September 21st. We again had a great time and enjoyed the enthusiasm of all the participants! Here are the pictures of the lovely tiles they created:

Tangles taught: Bales, Onamato, Cubine, Holibaugh

Tangles used: Verdigogh, Flux, Pokeroot

We have scheduled another Workshop in Iron Mountain on November 23rd. There will be two parts: from 10 to noon is the basic workshop, and from 1 to 4pm is an advanced class. In the advanced portion Cathy and I will be teaching Zendalas, or tangling on round tiles. In order to take this Zendala workshop, you need to have taken a basic Zentangle class from us or another CZT.  So even if you are new to Zentangle, you can take the morning workshop and then return in the afternoon. The cost for each workshop individually is $35, or both for $60. It’s going to be a fun full day of Zentangle play and learning! If you wish to register or want more information, please contact me via the sidebar of this blog.

Jutila Center Classes

We had two Zentangle classes at the Jutila Center in Hancock. The first one was an introductory class with 5 participants. There was a wide age range of students – from teens to more “mature” adults. We had a great time playing with tangles and I love introducing new students to the Zentangle process.

The next class was an “advanced” class and we played with Zendalas and more challenging tangles. This was also a very enjoyable class with 8 students. We took our time on our round tiles and completed one Zendala with a hand-drawn string.

Tangles used here are Gneiss, Shattuck, Knightsbridge, Huggins and Bumper.

At the students’ request, I will be scheduling another non-introductory class. Maybe we will explore using colors!

Thanks to all the participants for making my teaching experience so enjoyable!

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

 

Introductory Zentangle Class in Hancock

I’ve scheduled another intro Zentangle class for February 23, 2013, 1 p.m. at the Jutila Center in Hancock. Please let anyone who might be interested in learning this wonderful method of creating art know about this opportunity.

To register, send me an email through this site (using the form on the right) or call me at 231-9801. The cost is $35, all supplies are included, along with a mini kit to keep.

On March 9, 2013, I will also be having another class: “Zentangle: Beyond the Basics (Zendalas and more). This class requires previous Zentangle class attendance. We will be playing with more advanced tangles and using  round Zendala tiles. This class is also $35, and will include a different Zentangle kit to keep. Please bring your own traditional Zentangle supplies (Micron 01 pen and pencil). If you register and pay for this second class by Feburary 23, the cost is only $30!

Hope to see you at one or both of these classes!

Manistique Class Take 2 January 2013

Nine lovely ladies participated in my first Zentangle class for 2013. After my October class in Manistique, sponsored by the Lake Effect Community Arts Center, the organizers asked me to return to teach again. This second class covered the basics of the Zentangle method, but we also had fun making a Zendala.

A Zendala is a circle filled with tangles. The name comes from a combination of mandala and “Zen”tangle. We used one of the prestrung tiles from the official Zendala kit. You can read more about the kit and see some examples from the Zentangle originators here.We started with a tradtional Zentangle tile.

Here we are – all enjoying the process of Zentangle.

The lovely and amazing Zendalas the students created.

This was a wonderful class and I enjoyed sharing Zentangle with these very focused and enthusiastic artists!

If you live in the Manistique area, check out Lake Effect Community Arts Center for some great classes.

Zendala Dare #33

My inconsistent posting continues. I am, however, much more consistent in my actual tangling, thank goodness.

Here is my offering for the weekly Zendala Dare by Erin:

Tangles included: Inapod, Cruffle, and Linked (plus other miscellaneous marks).

I am looking forward to teaching a Zentangle class in Wisconsin on Saturday. I hear from the organizer that the group is very enthusiastic. I love sharing the fun, inspiring, and creative process of Zentangle!

Hope you all have a great week.

Zendala Dare #29

I have attempted another of Erin’s (The Bright Owl) Zendala dares. As with most of the tangling I do, I launched into this one with no plan. I started with the middle tangle IX, and moved out from there. I am always a bit intimidated by Zendalas, but the more I do, the more I like them.

Thanks, Erin, for posting the Zendala templates and dare each week.