Nov. 19, Reticula and Fragments;

Note that registration deadline is Nov. 12 for this first class from the Zentangle Primer v. 1. and to receive the best discount for taking both classes (Nov. 19 and Dec. 3)

Click her to see the latest descriptions and pricing for each class or for both.

December Classes in Fremont, MI Dec.10

I will be in Fremont again on Sat. Dec. 10 for a Basics class, 9 - 11:30 am  and Zentangle® Inspired Greeting Cards,12:30 - 3 pm.

To register, go to Artsplace website by clicking here.

Revisions to Classes in Grand Rapids on Nov. 19 and Dec. 3: New titles, prices and prerequisites

I  changed the name of the classes since several students misunderstood my use of the term "Master" in the class descriptions.

Prerequisite Change.

Class A:  Reticula and Fragments.  Prerequisite change to Basics Class only.

Class B: Passing on the Gifts of ZenAgain  will continue to have the Basics Class and one other class (could be Reticula and Fragments)  as prerequisite.


New Pricing Structure.

$40 for each class, with a $5 discount for registration by these deadlines.

       Class A:  Nov. 12.                 Class B:  Nov. 26

Registration for both Classes by Sat. Nov. 12.  $65.

See details below.

Zentangle Classes in Grand Rapids, Nov. 10 and Dec. 3, Revised descriptions

Zentangle® Classes in Grand Rapids You may register for either one or both.

Register for both workshops by Nov. 12, total fee will be $65.

Sat. Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  $40 ($35 if registered by Nov. 12).  Bring your Basics kit bag, other black pens and sketchbook.  Tiles and other materials will be provided.

Class A: Reticula and Fragments   Prerequisite:  Basics Class.   Pre-registration required prior to Nov. 12.

Reticula and Fragments are an exciting new way of working with the     Zentangle Method.  We will explore their power for three fun-filled hours to transform your tangling. 

Sat. Dec.3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $40 ($35 if registered by Nov. 26).  Bring your Basics kit bag, your own pens and sketchbook.  Tiles and other materials will be provided.  

Class B:  Passing on the Gifts of ZenAgain 

Prerequisites:  Basics and at least one class beyond Basics.  Pre-registration required prior to Nov. 26. 

I will be attending ZenAgain, a new training for Certified Zentangle Teachers in mid-Nov.  This class will explore the surprises that Rick and Maria have for us CZTs and I intend to pass on these gifts to you tanglers, my students. 

To register:  email me at gtangles@gmail.com 

Zentangle® in Grand Rapids, Nov. 19 and Dec. 3.

Each class be aimed at students who have had at least two Zentangle classes, but may be open to others (with permission).

I call them Master Classes for two reasons.  I would like the students to have a bit of experience with the Zentangle Method and to feel like an old master after taking one or both classes.

Master Class A 

Rick and Maria introduced some exciting new ways of thinking about tangling in their new book, Primer vol. 1, Reticula and Fragments.   I have been playing with these for several months and want to pass this on to you so you can take your tangling to a new creative level. My background in mathematics teaching should help me set tasks for you to explore these concepts which have structure, symmetry, and integration at their core.    No mathematical experience is necessary.   

Master Class B

I will be attending ZenAgain, a workshop with Rick and Maria to for Certified Zentangle Teachers, Nov. 13-16.  They have promised us some surprises.   Our second workshop will focus on the new experiences I gather there and also explore Reticula and Fragments.

One can register for both or either of the workshops.  The first is not pre-requisite to the second.  Both require pre-registration.

Registration is required with deadlines, Nov. 12 for class A and Nov. 26 for class B.  There is a $5 discount for registering for both by Nov. 19.

See detailed post below.

Become a Zentangle® "Master" in Grand Rapids

Sat. Nov. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.    

    $40, including tiles.  Bring your own pens*, tortillon, pencil and sketchbook.

Master Class A: Reticula and Fragments   

Pre-requisites:  Basics and at least one class beyond Basics or permission of instructor.  Pre-registration required prior to Nov. 12.   

Reticula and Fragments are an exciting new way of working with the Zentangle Method.  We will explore their power for three fun-filled hours to transform your tangling.  

Sat. Dec.3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   

   $40, including tiles.  Bring your own pens*, tortillon, pencil and sketchbook.

       Master Class B:  Passing on the Gifts of ZenAgain  

Pre-requisites:  Basics and at least one class beyond Basics or permission of instructor.   Pre-registration required prior to Nov. 26.  

I will be attending ZenAgain, a new training for Certified Zentangle Teachers in mid-Nov.  This class will explore the surprises that Rick and Maria have for us CZTs and I intend to pass on these gifts to you tanglers, my students.  This class will also include introduction to reticula and fragments.

 You may register for either one class or both.  $40 each, or $75 for both classes, if payment is received by Sat. Nov. 19.

*Suggested pen sizes: 01, 05 and possibly 08 or Graphic 1

Sketchbook should have at least 80 lb paper.

To register:  email me at gtangles@gmail.com

Zentangle at the Artsplace in Fremont, MI Sat. Sept. 24. Still a few places left.

Zentangle® Basics

September 24 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

NCCA-Artsplace,

13 E. Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412 United States 

Saturday 9:00-11:30 a.m. September 24 Class Fee: $35($30 Members
 Ages 12-Adult.  No prerequisite, all materials included. Zentangle is
a fun, easy-to-learn, relaxing method of creating beautiful images
using repetitive patterns. No drawing experience or special skills are
necessary except an open heart and the ability to hold a pen.
In this class students will create several small ink drawings on small paper tiles.

Tangling Pumpkins

September 24 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

NCCA-Artsplace,

13 E. Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412 United States 

Saturday 12:30-3:30 p.m. September 24 Class Fee: $40($35 Members) Ages 12-Adult Prerequisite: Zentangle® Basics Using a palette of both new and familiar patterns, participants will learn to turn small, plain artificial pumpkins into works of art just in time for fall. All materials are included for this fun and creative 3D fall project.

Zentangle® in Michigan (at Last) Two Classes in Fremont

Zentangle Basics.      Saturday   April 16, 9:00-11:30 a.m.   
Class Fee: $40 ($35 Members)  Ages 16-Adult

No prerequisite, all materials included. Zentangle is a fun, easy-to-learn, relaxing method of creating beautiful images using repetitive patterns. No drawing experience or special skills are necessary except an open heart and the ability to hold a pen. Students will create ink drawings on small paper tiles.

Zentangle Inspired Art: Organic Garden Tangles.    Two sessions,  Saturdays, April 16 and 30,    12:30-3:30 p.m. 
Class Fee: $80 ($70 Members)   Ages 16-Adult

Prerequisite: Zentangle Basics

Learn free flowing patterns that evoke vines, blossoms, trees, and shrubs to create a garden scene. Learn new patterns, to modify patterns, and to compose your own scene. All work will be done on toned tan paper, using black and brown Micron pens, white charcoal, and white gel pens. Students will use a journal for session one and homework and will then create a 9” X 12” garden scene suitable for framing in session two. All materials are included except Basics kit bag.

To register, go to http://www.ncca-artsplace.org/events/category/adult-classes/
 Hope to see you there.

Diablo Valley College Emeritus Tanglers' Second Day

What a spectacular day we had yesterday creating these tiles!  Thank you DVC Tanglers.  I apologize for my poor quality photo.  

DVC Class at Rossmoor in Walnut Creek, CA

What a great group of tanglers we had today for the first of two Zentangle® classes at Rossmoor through the Diablo Community College Emeritus program.  Here is a mosaic of the first tile they completed.

Rossmoor Zentangle® Class

Happy that the Zentangle class I am teaching through Diablo Valley College Emeritus at Rossmoor on Feb. 16 and 23 is filling up fast.  Excited to be teaching again soon.

Beauty in Burkina Faso

Patterns are so universal. I am trying to find something beautiful in every place.

The photograph by Rita Willaert below is an example of one of the village mausoleums.  Clicking on Rita's name will show you more of her images.



Click here to see an artiacle on Burkina Faso. 

San Leandro Girl Scout Troup 33818 --Tanglers All

I had lovely time visiting the Brownies at Roosevelt Elementary in San Leandro, CA, yesterday.  I was honored to be their guest to present a program on Zentangle® as a mindfulness practice.  They were so focused, cooperative and enthusiastic, it was a great gift to me to be their teacher.  And it was very special for me to experience firsthand what happens in a scout meeting with children this young.  I was impressed.  We spent only about one half  hour on the actually ink part of the tangling.

Here is a mosaic of their work.  It includes the work of three adults, including the leaders.  I take responsibility for the poor photographic quality.

Please support Tanglepatterns.com

Almost all experienced tanglers rely on Linda Farmer of tanglepatterns.com in some ways.  Her site is the mother lode of tangle patterns and guidance.  I encourage all who use her site to go there and contribute support to keep this site going.  You can do this by contributing $15 and getting the 2016 Tangle Guide.

This Guide is a .pdf file, which can be used as a printed or online visual catalog of all patterns published on the site, is also interactive in that clicking on a pattern takes you directly to the website, and shows you stepouts.

Go here to get your Tangle Guide for 2016

Zentangle® Class at Rossmoor Coming in Feb.

I am excited to be offering a 2-session beginner Zentangle® class through Diablo Valley College onsite in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA, Feb. 16 and 23, from 2-4 p.m.

For a description, click here.

To register:  Call 925-969-4316, email emeritus@dvc.edu or mail in your registration form to register.