Zentangle® in Psychology Today: Calm Down and Get Your Zentangle On

There is a good article by art therapist, Cathy Malchiodi, in Psychology Today.   I like that she has emphasized that part of what makes for a good practice is ritual.  The Zentangle Method is indeed a ritual and ritual is important to the meditative, therapeutic aspect of the practice.

Although many begin Zentangle from books and videos, this aspect of the practice is often overlooked.   One of the best ways to learn how to incorporate it into your practice is to take a class from a Certified Zentangle Teacher.


Click here to read the article.


Thanks to Zentangle.com for the link.

Custom Scheduled Classes and Home parties

Custom Schedule a Class

If my schedule does not meet yours, email me to custom schedule a class.  I will schedule a class for a minimum of three people.

Home Parties

I offer home parties for learning the Zentangle Method of creating beautiful art for a minimum of 4 participants including the host.    The workshop is 2 and 1/2 hours long and cost $40 per participant and includes all the supplies.  As the host, you will participate at no charge if there are at least four paying guests.  With a minimum of 8 paying guests the host will also receive a valuable free gift. The host provides the venue 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.  I am available for home parties during the week and on weekends, in both daytime and evenings.  Email me to plan your home hosted party.

My Little Pumpkins, 2014

I did these with an Indenti Pen large tip and with with Uniball Signo broad white gel pen.  Pumpkins are about 3 in. tall.  Next year back to bigger pumpkins so the lines are more delicate.  

Halloween Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a natural at this time of year. I buy the little ones, which even come in white. I have to admit I am partial to the orange ones about 5 or 6 inches tall.

 I love making them and giving them away. I have given away all the pumpkins that I tangled so far this year and forgot to photograph them.  But to see the photos of pumpkins from last year, click here.

Zentangle at the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum in South Haven, MI on Oct. 18

TWO workshops in South Haven, Sat.  Oct. 18. 

at the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, 903 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090

Basics Class*:    9:30-12:00 noon     No prerequisite.  All materials included.

Garden-Inspired Tangling*: 1:30-4:00 p.m.  Prerequisite, the Basics Class.  Students should bring their pen, pencil and tortillon from their kit bag.   Additional materials will be supplied.

           

*Both workshops can be taken on the same day.   No one may register for the Garden class without having taken a Basics class.  Those who took the July Zentangle class may repeat the Basics class if they wish as at least four new tangle patterns will be introduced in the Oct. class. 

Registration: The pre-registration fee for one class, including the cost of materials, is $35 or $70 for both, and pre-registration ends on October 11.  Registration after that date will be $40 for the one class or $75 for both. 

You can register by calling the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum with a Visa or Mastercard number ready (269-637-3251), or mailing a check to the museum at P.O. Box 626, South Haven, MI 49090.

Zentangle supplies will be available at all workshops for Cash or by Check.

Rick and Maria announce a Zentangle Weekend at Kripalu

Please note this special opportunity to study with Rick and Maria in Feb. 2016.  You need not be a certified teacher.

Click here to register.

Gratitude

Such a great group of people shared tangling at the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum yesterday in South Haven.  Such beautiful work in a very lovely setting.  Thanks to John Linstrom, the Director, for inviting me.

Here are mosaics of their work.

Basics Class in South Haven, MI Sat. July 26, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

I am excited to be invited to the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum in South Haven, MI to offer a Basics Zentangle®  Class.   This will be my last Basics Class offering in MI  this summer.   Please join me or invite your friends.


For information on the workshop and how to register  click here.



For information on the Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum, click here.

Zentangle in Rossmoor coming in August

Classes in Rossmoor

Basics Class:  Tuesday, August 12,  1-3:30 pm,  Prerequisite:  none

                            Fee:  $40, including materials,  $35 if paid by Aug. 8

Beyond Basics:  Tuesday,  August 26, 1 - 3-30 pm, Prerequisite: Basics Class

                            Fee:, $40, including materials, $35 if paid by Aug. 22

Contact:  gtangles@gmail.com  

Please indicate you are asking about California, since I also teach in Michigan.

During August and early Sept. I also offer Home Parties and Custom Scheduled classes in Rossmoor and within a 35 mile radius of Walnut Creek.  For longer distances, ask.

See: More Info on Home Parties and Customed Schedules

For more information, class descriptions, and to keep up with my offerings see my blog: 

www.gtangles.blogspot.com 

For July, New classes and locations added in Michigan

 Grand Rapids, MI

Tangling with Renaissance Tiles:  Thurs. July 10, 7-9 p.m.  This class has been cancelled.

        Prerequisite:  Beyond Basics or permission

         Fee, including materials beyond the Basics Kit, $30 (25 if paid by July 7) 

Tangling in the Round:  Sat. July 12, 1-3 p.m.  Prerequisite: Beyond Basics or permission

     Fee, including materials beyond the Basics Kit, $30 (25 if paid by July 9)  

New Beyond Basics class added:   Sat. July 19, 9-11:30 a.m.  Prerequisite:  Basics class

      Fee, including materials beyond the Basics Kit,  $35 (30 if paid by July 16)

New Introducing Bijou and Tangle with Bijou Tiles:   Mon. July 21, 7 - 8:30 p.m.  
         Prerequisite:  Basics class

      Fee, including materials besides the Basics Kit, $25 (20 if  paid by July 18)

        

South Haven, MI

New Basics Class:   Sat. July 26, 9:30 - 12 noon    Prerequisite:  none

              Fee, including materials,  $35 if paid by Sat. July 19,  otherwise,  $40.  

                            For information about registering, click here.

         

If these classes do not suit your schedule,  see also:  Home Parties and Custom Scheduled classes

Zentangle at From the Heart Yoga and Tai Chi Center

Such a lovely day at From the Heart on Saturday and nineteen wonderful students engaged deeply in the Zentangle practice.  We opened the doors to the back garden and breathed the fresh June air.

 Here is a mosaic of the first tile the students produced.

Below is the mosaic of the second tile.  There are two shots because one student was so intent on continuing, her tile did not get into the first photo.

Protecting Zentangle Tiles

One can order plastic sheets that fit in 3-ring binders, or you can order Zondoms to protect individual tiles.  See what Chris Titus has for sale:

   To purchase go to:      Zondoms

Zentangle at From the Heart Yoga and Tai Chi Center June 21

June 21, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Come tangle with us at From the Heart, an absolutely gorgeous studio with lots of positive energy.


Go here to register online                Or

Contact:     From the Heart Yoga and Tai Chi Center

Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA)

Here is a ZIA I did today, while thinking about yoga.

Additional Classes in June and July, first announcement

Each of these classes is offered in NE Grand Rapids.  Contact me to register:  gtangles@gmail.com

     Beyond Basics Class:      Saturday, June 28  , 12:30 - 3 p.m.   Fee:  $35, including materials.   Prerequisite, the Basics Class.  
                    
      Tangling on Renaissance Tiles:  Thursday, July 10    7-9 p.m.  Fee:  $30, including materials.  Prerequisite, Beyond Basics Class or permission.
                 

       Tangling in the Round: Creating Zendalas:   Sat. July 12,  1-3 p.m.  Fee  $30, including materials.  Prerequisite: Beyond Basics or permission.

     Students will create two zendalas, one using a pre-strung tile and one free form.

Home parties or Custom Scheduled Classes

            Please contact me if you would like to schedule a class in your home or mine for you and your friends.  

For detailed information, click here:  Home party information.

Organic Garden Tangle Class

We are in the midst of the Garden class, where we are exploring Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) in the form of garden creations .  I thought I would post the two pictures we worked on three weeks ago in the first class.

Last Call for Basics Workshop Sat. May 10, 9-11:30 a.m.

If you are interested in this workshop, please let me know before Weds. May 7.  Thanks.

Prerequisites for Organic Garden Tangle Class

Prerequisites are both Basics and Beyond Basics classes.  Organic Garden Tangles requires more independence, that is, more experience tangling than other classes.

First meetings of the Organic Garden Tangles classes are May 6 and May 8.


What should you do if you have completed only one or neither prerequisiste?

       Both prerequisites are offered twice;

                             Thurs. May 1:  Basics  9-11:30 .a.m.
                                                    Beyond Basics  1-3:30 p.m.

                              Sat. May 10:   Basics  9-11:30 .a.m.
                                                    Beyond Basics  1-3:30 p.m.
                                                                                               
If you choose the second option, you will not have Beyond Basics class until after the first meeting of the Organic Garden Tangles class.  That is OK.  You may register anyway for the Organic class Sequence and should be fine as long as you have completed the Beyond Basics class prior to the second meeting of the Organic Garden Tangles class that meets on either May 27 or May 29.


 Feel free to email me with questions gtangles@gmail.com.

Home Parties and Custom Schedules

Custom Schedule a Class

If my schedule does not meet yours, email me to custom schedule a class.  I will schedule a class for a minimum of three people.

Home Parties

I offer home parties for learning the Zentangle Method of creating beautiful art 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 if there are at least four paying guests.  With a minimum of 8 paying guests the host will also receive a valuable free gift. The host provides the venue 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.  I am available for home parties during the week and on weekends, in both daytime and evenings.  Email me to plan your home hosted party.

New Organic Garden Tangles Class Offered in Grand Rapids

Organic Garden Tangle Class Sequence.  Pre-requisite:  Both Basics and Beyond Basics Class.  ($100/$10**)      Includes materials valued at $20.

This class meets for two 2-hour sessions and one 3-hour session.  Sign up for either Sequence A or Sequence B.

Sequence A:    Tues. May 6, 1-3 p.m.

                        Tues. May 27, 1-3 p.m.

                        Tues. June 17, 1- 4 p.m.

Sequence B:     Thurs. May 8, 7-9 p.m.

                        Thurs. May 29, 7-9 p.m.

                        Sat. June 14, 9-12 a.m.

Class Description:  Organic garden tangles are Zentangle® Inspired Art (ZIA) where free flowing tangle patterns are used to create a garden scene.

During the first two sessions tangle patterns will be used to create many unusual organic garden features, such as leaves, trees, blossoms, buds, stems, shrubs, etc.   In each of these sessions you will both learn new patterns and practice modifying tangle patterns to create garden features.  You will also create a ZIA in each class. 

In the third session, you will create a larger piece ( 9 X 12) on toned tan paper, using black and brown Micron pens, white charcoal, and white gel pens.  There will be the possibility to add hints of color through shading.

Participants will be given a list of suggested tangle patterns and tasks to explore between sessions.

Materials (a $20 value)  included in the class are a toned tan journal, Zentangle tiles, toned tan paper for ZIAs, a Signo Uni-ball white gel pen, Brown Micron 05, and use of colored pencils.

Classes in May in Grand Rapids

Basics Class ($35/$5**)                Thurs. May 1, 9-11:30 a,m,

            No Prerequisite

Beyond Basics Class ($35/$5**)   Thurs. May 1, 1-3:30 p.m.

            Prerequisite: Basics Class

Basics Class                               Sat. May 10, 9-11:30 a.m

Beyond Basics Class                 Sat. May 10, 1-3:30 p.m.

Organic Garden Tangle Class Sequence.  Pre-requisite:  Both Basics and Beyond Basics Class.  ($100/$10**)      Includes materials valued at $20.

This class meets for two 2-hour sessions and one 3-hour session.  Sign up for either Sequence A or Sequence B.

Sequence A:    Tues. May 6, 1-3 p.m.

                        Tues. May 27, 1-3 p.m.

                        Tues. June 17, 1- 4 p.m.

Sequence B:     Thurs. May 8, 7-9 p.m.

                        Thurs. May 29, 7-9 p.m.

                        Sat. June 14, 9-12 a.m.

** Discount given for early registration three days prior to first class.

Zentangle Color Workshop Date and Time Change

The Zentangle workshop, Introducing Color will be held Monday, April 14, 2014 from 6:30 -8:30.

Cost $30 with $5 discount if registration is received by Friday, April 11.

April Workshops

There is still room in all these workshops  Each is $35, includes all materials except your Basics Kit.
You can still preregister for Introducing Color and Intermediate and get the $5 fee reduction.


Prerequisite for first three is the Basics Workshop.

Friday, April 4,  9 - 11:30 a,am,  Beyond Basics ver. B

Saturday April 5

                      9-11:30 a.m.  Tangling in the Round
                 
                      1-3:30  p.m. Tangling with Renaissance Tiles                      

   

Weds.  April 16, 7-9 p.m.   Introducing Color   $30 ($5)
                                         Prerequisite: Basics Class

           We will use two brands of watercolor pencils to learn at least three techniques for adding color to your Zentangles.  You will learn basic color concepts in a natural way.   All materials are included except your micron 01 and  pencil.



Monday, April 21  7-9 p.m.  Intermediate workshop.  $30 ($5)
                                         Prerequisite: Beyond Basics Class
      .Note that the length of workshop and price have been changed from originally posted.  

     Extensive work with shading, new more complex tangle patterns, and creating your own stepouts.

Zentangle and CBS Morning Show

I participated in a campaign by tanglers everywhere to get the CBS Sunday Morning News Show to do a segment on Zentangle (See Zentangle blog).    Each person create a Zentangle, tangled a square envelope and sent a note sharing what Zentangle meant to them, and mailed it on April 1.
Here is the tile I sent.

Workshops in California

Currently, I am in Michigan, where I also teach.  So workshops will begin again in Walnut Creek, CA in August.  If you are interested to be added to a mailing list, to be informed about them, email me at gtangles@gmail.com.

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:  Beyond 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:  Beyond 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.

Spring Workshops in Grand Rapids

Here is a list of workshops I have scheduled for this spring.  They include both old and new workshops and new formats for workshops.  All workshops are held in NE Grand Rapids, MI.   Discounts are given for registrations received 3 days before the workshop.    The amount appears immediately after the fee. 

Zentangle Basics  No Prerequisite     

Beyond Basics    Prerequisite: Basics Workshop

   The two versions are sufficiently different that you could enroll in both.

            Version A                                         

                                                            

Version B

            Friday , April 4,  9-11:30 a.m.

            $35($5)each, includes all materials, a value of at least $6 

***   NEW Class Sequence ***

Zentangle Basics Sequence (101-103):  (Basics, Beyond Basics, Plus additional material)   

 No prerequisite:   May only be taken as the full sequence.

            Z 101             AND

            Z 102                   AND

            Z 103   

            $90($10)total, includes all materials, a value of at least $18

           

Tangling in the Round    Prerequisite: Basics or both Z 101 &  Z 102

            Saturday  April 5, 9-11:30 a.m.

            $35($5), includes all materials, a value of at least $6

Tangling with Renaissance Tiles  Prerequisite: Basics or both Z 101 &  Z 102

Saturday April 5, 1-3:30 p.m.

$35($5), includes all materials, a value of at least $7  

 Intermediate Workshop  Prerequisite: Basics and  any Beyond  Basics 

         or the  full sequence, Z 101 , Z 102, and Z 103.

              

             Monday, April 21,  7-9 p.m.

             $30($5), includes all materials, a value of at least $7

***  New Class  ***

Introducing Color     Prerequisite:  Any two Workshops  or the full Z101-103 sequence

Weds. April  16  7-9 p.m.  

$30($5), includes all  materials

**  Two New Intermediate Sequences to be offered in May, June and July.**

Prerequisites for each:    Either the pair Basics and  one Beyond Basics    or

                          the  full sequence, Z 101 , Z 102, and Z 103.

1. Intermediate Sequence: Z 201, Z 202 and Z 203.  2 hours each  $75($10) plus a materials fee. 

           

2.  Garden Tangles:  G201, G 202, G 203.   2, 2, and 3 hours.  $85($10) plus a materials fee.

              Materials fees will be announced when dates are announced.