Zentangle Class for WIND Group

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On Wednesday evening (4/1/15) I had the pleasure of sharing the Zentangle experience with the Women in New Directions (WIND) group at Your Crazy Place. These ladies are very creative, spirited,  and supportive to one another. They all made wonderful Zentangle tiles, each with their own style.

Aren’t they great?!

I so enjoyed my time with these inspiring women. Thank you so much!

If you are interested in learning more about the WIND group in Houghton, visit their Facebook page here.

I want to thank Michelle, the owner of Your Crazy Place in downtown Houghton for donating the use of her wonderful art space. Check out their Facebook page for more art classes offered there (including a variety of Zentangle classes).

I also want to thank Beth Jukari for the beautiful art class she gifted me for doing the class for the WIND group. I love it!

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Brunch with Bijou at Your Crazy Place

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This past Saturday (10/18/14) I taught my first Bijou Zentangle class. Bijou is Zentangle’s fanciful little snail friend from France who brings to us his mini 2″ by 2″ sized tiles on which to tangle. Find more information about Bijou here.

Five wonderful students and I enjoyed a relaxing brunch at Your Crazy Place complete with coffee, OJ with optional champagne, coffee cake, mini quiche muffins, fruit, and a yummy apple cake brought by one of the students.

We really had a lovely time  playing with these cute little tiles. We first started with a mono-tangle using our old favorite, Crescent Moon.

 

I love how everyone’s variation is a bit different. As one of the students who was new to Zentangle said after seeing these tiles, “So much beauty in so little time.”

Next we experimented with three tangles that have a similar starting point. Dyon, Fracas, and Drupe all begin the same, but then move in somewhat different directions. Here are some of what the ladies did with Fracas:

 

Lastly, we completed a more traditional tile beginning with a border and string and using three different tangles.

 

Tangles used: Knase, Keeko, and Bales.

I had a great time sharing Bijou with these enthusiastic students. Thanks for making it such an enjoyable class. And, as always, thanks to Your Crazy Place for providing delicious refreshments and a cozy atmosphere for the class.

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Women in New Directions (WIND) group class

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On Wednesday, November 6th, I gave a Zentangle mini-class to a wonderful group of ladies from the Women in New Directions group. This is a local women’s support group sponsored by Dial Help for women who have been crime victims. Their flyer is here. Beth Jukuri, the talented quilt artist, organized this event. See her blog for pictures of her quilts and words of support and inspiration for survivors of abuse.

Didn’t they do a wonderful job? I love how all the ladies understood and appreciated the process of Zentangle and the enjoyment of focusing on the moment, without concern about outcome.

Thanks to Beth and to the WIND group for allowing me to share the joy of Zentangle with them

 

Zentangle Weekly Challenge #36: New Tangle Assunta

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This week’s “I am the diva” Challenge is to use the new Zentangle pattern Assunta. Directions can be found here.  I have been practicing this one for a little while, and it’s difficult for me to get the shapes symmetrical and the same size. I continue to practice. As always, thanks for the challenge.

Weekly Challenge #32: Zentangle is for Everyone

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This week’s Diva Zentangle Challenge, by Carole Ohl, is to use 4 tangles: Pais (by Mikee Huber), Zedbra (by Laura Harms and Margaret Bremner), Keenees (by Donna Hornsby), and Baton (by Carole Ohl), in any string you choose. She asks that we then send the tile to her and she will use it in a Zentangle “art is for everyone” show.
Are we ever totally satisfied with the art we do? Can we ever silence the inner critic?
I may send this one to Carole, or I may do another one… we’ll see.

I am very, very excited to be attending the CZT training in Providence in October with my sister. We were on the waiting list and learned last week that we are in! Wahoo!!