Workshop Descriptions

Workshop Descriptions.

Basics Workshop.  No prerequisite.

            This workshop introduces you to Zentangle, an easy to learn, relaxing method of creating beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.  With Zentangle, "Anything is possible one stroke at a time™."   No drawing experience is necessary; no skills are necessary but the desire to play, explore and create. 

            You will be introduced to the method, learn at least eight tangle patterns, simple shading and enhancements, and create at least two beautiful tiles to take home. 

Beyond Basics A Workshop    

Prerequisite: Basics Workshop or both Z 101 and Z 102.

            This workshop introduces additional tangles, some of which require more concentration, explores shading,and tangleations.  It introduces black tiles.  

Beyond Basics B Workshop     

Prerequisite: Basics Workshop or both Z 101 and Z 102.

            This workshop introduces additional tangles, some of which require more concentration, explores shading, and tangleations.  It introduces black tiles.  

           Several tangle patterns different from those introduced in Beyond Basics A are introduced.

Tangling in the Round.  

       Prerequisite:  Basics Workshop or both Z 101 and Z 102

             This workshop will introduce tangling on round 4.5 in. tiles and will include both pre-strung and a free form tangle.

  Tangling with Renaissance Tiles

       Prerequisite:  Basics Workshop or  both Z 101 and Z 102.

            This workshop will explore tangling on the new Renaissance tiles.  Some new tangle patterns will be presented, but the workshop will focus more on learning to use the three colors, black, white and brown, along with more subtle shading techniques.

Intermediate Workshop   

       Prerequisite: Basics Workshop AND either Beyond Basics A or B or all the full  sequence: Z 101, Z 102 and Z 103

          This workshop introduces some of the most complex tangle patterns, includes focused practice on shading, and creating your own stepouts for patterns. 

Zentangle^®  is an easy-to-learn and fun method of creating beautiful art by drawing structured patterns.  It was invented by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas.  See www.zentangle.com for additional information.

My little pumpkins went to EightWest for an Interview on Thurs.

Had a great interview with Rachael Ruiz and Terri DeBoer yesterday.

To listen to interview, click here

Zentangle Home Parties

I offer home parties for learning Zentangle for a minimum of 5 participants, including the host.    The workshop is 2 and 1/2 hours long and cost $35 per participant and includes all the supplies.  As the host, you will participate at no charge.  The host provides the location and guests along with an optional snack after the workshop. 

The number of attendees is limited only by the space available, which must include a flat work surface (typically a table) with good lighting for each guest.  The cost for a home party is $35 per guest, including all supplies. As the host, you will attend the workshop at no charge. With a minimum of 8 paying guests the host will also receive a free gift.

Pumpkin ZIA

Here is a little pumpkin about five inches tall.