FIVE New Classes!!! YAY!!!

I know, from many of you, that you are enjoying your Zentangle journey and want to continue to explore!   So, based on your feedback, I am so excited to be offering the following classes:

"Made in the Shade"

"The Dark Side of Tangling"

"Going in Circles - Zendala Art" 

"A Tangled Hair Day!"

"Make a Zentangle Explosion Box!"

You can read a detailed description of each class, dates, cost, registration information etc. on the "Classes" page of this blog.  

Update:  These classes filled so quickly!  Please don't be disappointed if you got closed out -- I will be offering them again!!! 

Audrey 

Another Joyful Year!

Okay, I know it's been a while since I posted!  It's been a really busy year, which is a good thing!

This summer gave Tom and I the opportunity to see our kids, grandkids and my new great granddaughter! You can imagine how precious and special this was!   And we got to take Sophie, our Goldendoodle, to Carmel, Ca for a couple of days and spend 24/7 with her.  Right from the lovely dog-friendly inn, to the dog beaches where dogs can run free, to all the dog-friendly restaurants,  it was pure heaven  -- and, we all had a fabulous time!  Especially Sophie!

In April I went to Tangle University which provides classes for all of us Certified Zentangle Teachers and a chance to connect with teachers from all over the world. This proved to be a validation of the amazing Zentangle classes offered here at the Brewery Arts Center!

And Fall Zentangle classes, have started with a bang in that classes have been filled to the brim, and then some!  Teaching Zentangle is truly one of my most favorite things in the world!  Here are some photos from class projects which were created by some amazing and extraordinary women!!!

"Advanced Zentangle" class
Notice how when student tiles were put together they created a gorgeous new design!
Thanks Debi C!

"Zentangle Inspired Art" (ZIA) class

"Renaissance Tiles" class

"Zen, Gems and Tangles ... Oh Boy!" class

"Zen, Gems and Tangles ... Oh Boy!" class

And now, for this month's new tangle:  PARADOX.   PARADOX is a Zentangle original tangle design by Maria Thomas.  Rick writes, "We named this tangle 'Paradox' because it consists only of straight lines which create beautiful spirals."  Here is a step-out:

Here are a couple of ways I've used PARADOX

On a tile

And, on the lid of a hat!

Play around and have some fun with PARADOX!  The key to this tangle appears to be the ability to remember to turn your tile (or whatever you're working on!)  If you look at my hat I have filled some of the inner triangles within each PARADOX shape with black.

So, until next we meet, happy tangling!
Audrey

New Classes ... Inspiring Student Art!

Oh yes!!  Winter Zentangle  classes have started with all the zest and enthusiasm and fun they usually do!  Thanks to all of you!  The new classes, "Zen, Gems, and Tangles ... Oh Boy" has been so popular that I will need to add a couple more this spring!  And The "Grow Your Own Tangle Garden" has also filled up quickly and we will need to add another section as well.  I am so thrilled that you have enjoyed these new classes!!!  I am posting some pictures from the first Gem and Garden class:  the students outdid themselves and the results are spectacular!

Though the tangling is not yet finished, you can see the truly fabulous job that students did creating these gems once they learned the color pencil technique!  Exquisite!!!

And here is a look at the amazing and beautiful art created during the "Grow your Own Tangle Garden" class:

And last, but not least, is a photo of the awesome and inspiring art created by folks in the Advanced Zentangle class:

And now ...  for this month's tangle!  One of my new favorites:  ROCK 'N ROLL an original tangle created by the founder of Zentangle, Maria Thomas:

This tangle is part of a "trilogy" of tangles that Maria created entitled "Diva Dance."  There is a tangle called "Waltz" and one called Fox Trot."

Here are just a few different places where I've tangled "ROCK 'N ROLL"

On a cap

On a sneaker (Shading is on the inside perimeter of the tangle)

On a stone pendant (That's a crystal in the middle of the stone.)

This tangle is so much fun to do!  So play around with it and enjoy!!!

I will keep you posted of the dates that are added for extra "Gem" and "Garden" classes!

In the meantime, happy tangling!!!

Audrey

Zentangle Blessings!

Hi Everyone,

I haven't blogged since July!!  I know it's been a while!!  In September I lost a dear friend to cancer and my time for the months leading up to her death was filled helping with her care.  It was a privilege and a blessing to help in whatever way I could as she was positive and tough and full of life until the very end.  What helped me to be strong and positive and keep my sense of humor during this difficult time was a combination of the love and support from  my husband and friends;  the kisses, cuddles and sense of unbridled joy from my puppy Sophie;  and the passion, pleasure, and love for tangling.  Not to mention sharing this love for Zentangle with my students!  The day after my friend died, I had a class to teach and between the physical exhaustion and emotional sadness of the past few months, as well as the loss, I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it.  But, teaching the class was the best thing I could have done for myself.  It was a reminder that filling yourself with that which gives you joy is one of the most powerful ways to keep a full heart,  stay happy and healthy,  and feed your passion for life!

Speaking of joy -- this fall season of Zentangle classes has been exceptional in so many ways.  All the classes have been filled to overflowing (we had to open up double sessions for most of them).  And the lovely group of women who have participated in these classes have been fun and warm and talented and wonderful!  They have fallen in love with tangling and each, in their own way, have explored their creativity and taken pride in their accomplishments!

What follows are some pictures that capture the beautiful art created by students this fall. The first one is a photo of the amazing gems created by the students who helped launch my new class: "Zen, Gems, and Tangles...Oh Boy!"  These gems were created with color pencils!!!  Unbelievable, huh!!!  I will add a couple of extra classes next year as I know many of you want to take this and I'm keeping the class size to 6 for this one.

Artists:  Suzy Musil, Robin Clark, Georgia Kinkella, Jeannine Kecheley,
Ann Essex-Bankston and Betsy Kosier (Names are not in order of art.)

Then Robin Clark went home and created this gorgeous Xmas card using the colored pencil technique learned in class!

Artist:  Robin Clark

Renaissance Tiles Class - November, 2016

Zentangle 101 Class - October 2016

Artist: Anne Essex-Bankston ("Zentangle Inspired Art" Class.)

Artist: Sandra Chamberlin ("Zentangle 101" Class)

Artist:  Celia Nase ("Tangling on Fabric" Class)

Artist:  Linn Rippi (Zentangle 101 class)

Artist: Jill Elliot  ("Advanced Zentangle" class.)

Artist:  Jill Elliot ("Zentangle Inmspired Art" class.)

Artist:  Caroline Konecry ("Advanced Zentangle" Class)

Getting ready for the "Zentangle Inspired Art" class.

What a beautiful job they did! ("Zentangle Inspired Art" Class)

Just gorgeous! ("Zentangle Inspired Art" Class)

Artist:  Georgia Kinkella ("Sneakers with a Soul" class.)

Artist: Suzy Musil ("Tangling on Fabric" class)

Artist:  Marilyn Brainburg ("Sneakers with a Soul" class.)

Artist:  Patti Rodriguez

Artists:  Linda Kijanka, Theresa Breeden, Sofia Breeden, Darci Hayden,
Sonja Strom, Karen Guerin, Bonnie,  Pat May and Lin Riippi
("Tangling on Fabric" Class)

And I could go on forever with pictures of amazing and wonderful folks who've shared these magical and joyful times with me!  I wish I could have put a picture of every one who has taken the Zentangle journey with me on this blog!!

This month's tangle:  MOOKA

MOOKA is an original created by the founder of Zentangle, Maria Thomas.  It's a fun one and a bit different because the entire tangle component (called a "pod") is completed in one continuous stroke.  The a look at the step out:

Rick and Maria posted this video of their pattern MOOKA, inspired by the art of Alphonse Maria Mucha (pronounced MOOKA).  Watch it and enjoy!  The possibilities with MOOKA, you will see, are limitless. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-d2UdXAD7k

I love the organic nature of this tangle and tend to use it as Rick does.  Here's a picture of a piece of art I recently created for my new "Zen Gems, and Tangles ... Oh Boy" class.  Notice how I used MOOKA (it's between the gold and turquoise gem).  Instead of turning inward, my two pods turn away from each other,  And, I've filled the middle with different tangles and topped it off with Fescu.

My warmest wishes for a safe and wonderful holiday season.  May the new year bring you and yours good health, an abundance of joy, and all your heart desires.  

Happy tangling 😍

Audrey

"SNEAK" a Peak ...

....at the results of our "Sneakers With A Soul Class!"

Pictures say it all ... just take a look at some of the results of the recent "Sneakers With A Soul" workshop.  This class is the culmination of a series of 8 that build on each other and allow students to absolutely blossom and creatively take this art form into new realms!

Artist:  Marilyn "Pettie" Braninburg

Artist:  Sheryl Burrows

Artist:  Georgia Kinkella

Artist:  Suzy Musill

The side images and back views of the shoes are simply creative and gorgeous!!! Keep your eye out when you are about town for the wonderful women wearing these gems!!! Thank you ladies for your energy, enthusiasm and spirit ... you have helped to make this season of Zentangle a total joy!!!

It has been a wonderful spring in so many ways.  I attended Tangle University again in April and returned inspired and excited about adding two new classes this fall!!! Yay!!! 

It's also been a season that has allowed me to introduce the magic of Zentangle to a new group of folks, as well as provide advanced classes for those already hooked and loving this amazing and beautiful art form!

And, we got a new puppy!  I'd be remiss in not mentioning the newest addition to our family, Sophie!

Experiencing the world through a puppy's eyes has been fun and wondrous!  Everything she's seeing is for the first time and the playfulness, warmth and happiness (not to mention that fabulous puppy smell) she wants to share is heartwarming!  So we are in the housebreaking phase ... wish us luck!

And this month's new tangle  ... actually I have two for you!

BISCUS by Vicki Bassett

ROCK N' ROLL

(Part of the Diva Dance series of tangles) by Maria Thomas

I find these tangles fun to play with --  and, they truly lend themselves (as most tangles do) to shading!  Since the focus of this blog has been sneakers, I included BISCUS and DIVA DANCE on a pair of sneakers I just finished so you could see them in color AND with shading.  Take a look:

BISCUS is in the pick area.

DIVA DANCE is in the yellow area.

Well, everyone, have fun playing with these new tangles!  Stay cool and enjoy your summer!

And keep an eye out for new classes this fall!!!  

Happy Tangling, ♥️

Audrey