Zentangle - Time To Tangle

Challenge #54 Purple Haze

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I have been away from the Diva's Challenges for quite awhile but when I saw this week's challenge I thought of a recently tangled bookmark in which I used a deep purple. My answer to Challenge #54, "Purple Haze."

Vitamin "Z" - Free Bookmark

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After a nasty cold, and very little desire to do anything, I was finally able to sit and draw yesterday. It had been awhile, with the Christmas chaos and all, since I had allowed myself to just create. With music on and pen to paper, I was quickly reminded just how nourishing it is to be disciplined about my creative time, especially Zentangle. It reminds me of taking vitamins. Especially Vitamin D in the winter. Below is a bookmark I created to remind myself to also take some Vitamin "Z" every day.

Happy New Year to all. May it be a healthy and happy 2012!

Click here if you'd like to learn how to get some Vitamin "Z" this winter!

For a free Vitamin "Z" book mark to print, email timetoangle@comcast.net

Winter 2012 Classes

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Class Schedule at Center for Health Promotion

Three Week Introductory Zentangle Classes

Cost: $79, includes materials.

Beginning on these dates:

Saturday, January14, 2012, 1-3 pm

Thursday, February 2, 2012, 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm

Thursday, March 1, 2012, 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm

Zentangle Educator Workshops (CEU’s offered)

Cost: $65, includes materials.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 8:30 am—12:30 pm

Monday, February 27, 2012, 8:30 am—12:30 pm

www.concordhospital.org

(603) 230-7300

Class Schedule at Kimball Jenkins School of Art

Eight Week Zentangle^Ò – Patterns and More Patterns

Cost: Members $240, Non-members $260

Beginning Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Focusing exclusively on learning new tangle patterns, each week we will learn at least six new patterns. This is for the Zentangle artist who can’t get enough new patterns. Patterns will be demonstrated step by step, along with easy to learn variations to create new looks. Simple shading and composition techniques will be taught to add the “WOW” factor to your work. This class is designed for any Zentangle artist above introductory level.

Materials may be purchased in class, or brought from home. Contact the instructor at zentangle@comcast.net for a list of materials or with any questions.

www.kimballjenkins.com.
(603) 225-3932

The 2011 Time To Tangle Zentangle Christmas Catalog is ready!

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For complete catalog email timetotangle@comcast.net.

Breast Cancer Awareness and Hope

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Click here to learn more about Challenges.

Black Tiles

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Working on Black Zentangle tiles has proven to be a lot of fun. Discovering what pens will work best has been a journey with unexpected surprises. What has worked best for me is using a variety of pens and using a layered approach. These are some examples of tiles created using a variety of white pens, white and colored pencils, as well as metallic markers. Although first disappointed that the white pens did not respond to the black tiles in the same manner that the black pens respond to the white tiles, by taking the time to play at this, not work at it, the black tiles are now an enriching "zen" experience with endless possibilities!

Parasail•z Tangle Pattern

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Parasail•z
The Inspiration

The recent weekly challenge, from http://iamthedivaczt.blogspot.com/, challenged me to play with the ZentangleÒ pattern Paradox and is what started this adventure. I find it interesting that patterns I initially am not drawn to, when experimented with, become some of my favorites.

I got a real chuckle out of the Zentangle blog post response to this challenge, specifically the last image in the post. True to the promise of what Zentangle has to offer, the lines on my paper started to dance and take form. One thing led to another, and the analogies appeared one by one. Or was it two by two?

The Tangle Unfolding

The shape of the sail, a triangle with curved lines, began the unfolding. Having an “Escher” moment, I completed the square in a mirror type fashion. It was then that I had what I like to tell my students is an “Emeril” moment. Bam! Two sails! Better yet, a Pair of Sails to go with a Pair of Docks!

It wasn’t until later that the second “Emeril” moment occurred. While considering the possibilities of shading this pattern, the “Z” sprang to life and then I really had a good laugh.

How unexpected, what fun! I just had to pass it on.

Click on photos for a closer look.

Starfish Rescue

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Click on Photo for a closer look.

Fall 2011 Class Schedule

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Thursday, September 15, 2011 Introductory Workshop

6:00 - 8:30 pm at Kimball Jenkins School of Art, Concord, NH
This workshop is primarily being offered for new students to meet the pre-requisite for the Zentangle Studio beginning the following Tuesday, but any one new to Zentangle will find this to be a complete introduction to Zentangle and is welcome to attend the workshop.

For cost and complete workshop information, or to register online, click on this link: KJ Zentangle, or call the school at (603) 225-3932.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Free Zentangle Demonstration
2:00 – 3:00 pm at the Center for Health Promotion, Concord, NH
Come and learn what Zentangle is all about at this free demonstration.No registration required.

Call 230-7300 with questions.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Zentangle Studio – Five weeks
6:00 - 8:30 pm at Kimball Jenkins School of Art, Concord, NH
Join other Zentangle artists: learn new tangles, new techniques and complete Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects. Previous studio tanglers will find this session offers new projects and ideas. Pre-requisite: Some previous Zentangle instruction. See Introductory Workshop offered on September 15.

For cost and complete class information, or to register online, click on this link: KJ Zentangle, or call the school at (603) 225-3932

Monday, September 26, 2011 Zentangle Studio – Six Weeks
2:00 - 4:00 pm at the NH Institute of Art in Manchester, NH
For those new, or fairly new, to Zentangle this studio will offer an introduction, new tangle patterns each week and Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects. Students will come away with a full Zentangle experience.

For cost and complete class information click on this link NHIA Zentangle, or call the Institute at (603) 836-2515. Registration is by phone, fax or mail.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Three week Introductory Class
6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Center for Health Promotion, Concord, NH
Similar to an introductory workshop, this three week class offers more tangle patterns, shading techniques and time in class for students to create. Come find out why Zentangle is considered therapeutic drawing.

For cost and complete class information, or to register online, click on this link: CHP Zentangle Class, or call (603) 730-2300.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Six Week Studio
6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Center for Health Promotion, Concord, NH
For students with previous Zentangle experience, this six week studio will expand into working on Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects. New tangle patterns will be taught each week as well as shading techniques.As the holidays approach, projects will take on a holiday theme.

For cost and complete class information, or to register online, click on this link: CHP Zentangle Studio, or call (603) 730-2300.

Thursday, October 20, 2011 Free Zentangle Demonstration
6:00 - 7:30 pm at Kimball Jenkins School of Art, Concord, NH

Come find out what Zentangle is all about. Try your hand at a tangle or two!

For more information, call the school at (603) 225-3932.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Zentangle Studio – Five weeks
6:00 - 8:30 pm at Kimball Jenkins School of Art, Concord, NHJoin other Zentangle artists: learn new tangles, new techniques and complete Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA) projects. Previous studio tanglers will find this session offers new projects and ideas. Pre-requisite: Some previous Zentangle instruction. See Introductory Workshops offered on September 15 and October 20, or the Three week Introductory class beginning on September 28.

For cost and complete class information, or to register online, click on this link: KJ Zentangle, or call the school at (603) 225-3932.

Friday, November 11, 2011 Zentangle Educator Workshop
8:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Center for Health Promotion, Concord, NH
Four hours tailored to the educator. Learn Zentangle and also find out why and how to apply Zentangle in the classroom. Come away with experience and resources to share Zentangle with your students.

For cost and complete class information, or to register online, click on this link: CHP Zentangle Educator Workshop, or call (603) 730-2300.

2012 Zentangle Classes

Classes at the Center for Health Promotion are already planned through Spring of 2012. Click on this link for cost, class information and to register online: CHP Zentangle

More offerings for 2012 are being planned and will be posted here as information is available.

Don’t see what you want?

Book a Private Party or Class!

Host a class, or better yet a party, at your location and the cost is only $35 per person including instruction and materials, minimum of four students. Host decides the duration, from one and a half to two and a half hours. With five paying students the host attends free, and there is always a gift to the host. With ten paying students, the host receives a free Zentangle Kit (a $49 value). Everyone enjoys a free drawing. Travel fees to instructor may apply for locations a considerable distance from Concord, NH.

Contact Diane at timetotangle@comcast.net for more information and/or to schedule a class.

Hope to see you in the near future!

Diane

Free Zentangle Demonstration at the Center for Health Promotion Grand Opening - August 25

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Zentangle Inspired Cookies

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Click on photo for a closer look.

New - Educator Workshop in Derry, N.H. Monday, June 27th

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Click here to zoom in.

Quilted Threads Class Mosaic

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Quilters are awesome artists! While playing with their class mosaic, this group of tanglers were truly looking at the relationships between tiles and pattern, much like one would do when selecting material and designing a quilt. It was fascinating to listen to their reasoning for moving or turning a tile. The only wish is that we had more time to play with the mosaic.

Click on the photo and zoom in for a closer look at these awesome zentangles!

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The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc.

Learn more at www.zentangle.com, or click here: Zentangle

Winter Studio 2011 Photos

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All of the students in this studio were new to Zentangle. Look at the fabulous tangles they drew!

Click on each photo and zoom in for a closer look.

Winter Blues?

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There is nothing like a "little" Zentangle to lift the winter blues. While the traditional Zentangle tile is a great pick me up, sometimes something a little larger is needed.

In January, I found this to be the case.

Sharpie permanent markers are wonderful pens to use on a variety of surfaces. Take a closer look at my winter project, click here: Lazy Remodel.

The back corner of a closet is a great place to start if you are a bit uncertain about your first try.

Happy Tangling!

Zentangle Untangled

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To read the text for this article, click here: Concord Monitor Article

Weekly Zentangle Challenge

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As often as possible, I join in a weekly Zentangle challenge. Below are the creations that this challenge has produced for me.

Each week, Laura Harms, CZT from Saskatoon, Canada, presents a challenge to the Zentangle community at large. To check it out, visit her website by clicking on this box:

Thank you Laura for the wonderful opportunity to start each week with Zentangle!

Challenge #42 Breast Cancer Awareness and Hope
Using the pattern Cūr•d, I enhanced my original tile with a border and a red heart.

Challenge # 13 Non-Dominant Hand

What came to mind, as I was working on this challenge, is a quote that appears on one of my students emails: "Our strength is often composed of the weakness we're damned if we're going to show." - Mignon McLaughlin Thank you Joyce!

Challenge #11 - Monotangle

Challenge #8 - Hearts for Artoo!

Challenge #6 - Ixorus

Challenge #5 - Orbs

Challenge #4 - Starry Eyed Surprise

Front

Back

Challenge #3 - String with Eyes Closed

Before:

After:

Challenge #2 - Two Pencil String

I thought Echoism was a "fitting" tangle for this challenge.

This has been great fun. Remember, there are no musts in Zentangle. Participate at any level you wish. Not all the tiles I am showing here made it into Laura's photo gallery. Some weeks, life just isn't that flexible. I may get to a challenge after the deadline. I may not have time to scan the results in time to submit them. Or, I may not have time at all.

Be good to yourselves and join in at any level, if this looks like fun!

Winter 2011 Class Schedule is here!

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Check out the offerings below at Kimball Jenkins School of Art and at the Center For Health Promotion (Concord Hospital).

Zentangle Winter Studio at Kimball Jenkins School of Art

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Come join the fun at this weekly gathering of zentangle artists. We will ignore the cold weather, turn on the music, wrap our hands around cups of our favorite hot beverages and “tangle” the winter nights away. Student’s individual creations will be the primary focus of our time together and each class will begin with group instruction to include exploring new patterns, zentangle in mixed media, traditional “tangling”, pushing pattern limits and deconstructing designs into patterns . To find out more about zentangle, click here zentangle .

Those new to Zentanglemay contact the instructor for appropriateness of joining this class. Click here to email me: Diane

Tuesdays, 6 – 8 P.M. January 25 – March 1. $180 members, $200 non-members.

Basic materials are available from the instructor at $20, additional materials will be the responsibility of each student as they wish.

Zentangle - Therapeutic Drawing Classes

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Join us for this three week introductory class. We will learn the basics of zentangle the first week, learn additional patterns the second week, and finish the class with simple techniques to expand the possibilities of this art form.

Taught one stroke at a time, anyone can learn this unique, but simple, drawing technique. Zentangle has helped improve the lives of people who suffer from: Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, ADD, Anger, Stress, and problems which prevent a sense of well-being.

To learn more about Zentangle, click here: zentangle.

Two 3 week sessions are being offered:

Wednesdays, March 2 - 16, 6 - 8 PM, $99, includes materials.

Wednesdays, April 6 - 20, 6 - 8 PM, $99, includes materials.

To register call 603-230-7300, or register online here: CHP classes.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Thank you to all of my wonderful students who made this year so much fun.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and I hope to see you in the New Year.

Click on the photo below for a simple Zentangle Inspired Christmas Project.
Sakura Micron and Gelly Roll Star pens were used to make this star.
(Scroll down for information on 2011 classes.)

Click on photo and zoom in for a closer look.

This is a Zentangle™!

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Host a House Party or Class...

Host a party, or class, at your home and the cost is only $35 per person for instruction and materials. A party can be from one and a half to two and a half hours long. With at least five paying guests, the host attends free and there is always a gift to the host. A minimum of four people is required to make a party. With ten paying guests in attendance, the host gift is a free Zentangle Kit (a $49 value). Everyone enjoys a free raffle.
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Contact "Time to Tangle" at: timetotangle@comcast.net.

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More Postcards!

Post Cards I Received! They are just beautiful!

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Click on picture for a closer look.

2010 Certifed Zentangle Teacher Postcard Swap

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First Postcard Swap Card to Arrive!

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And another thirteen Tanglers!

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Look, Seventeen New Zentangle Artists!

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For classes in New Hampshire, book now by emailing me at timetotangle@comcast.net

Look at these great Zentangles!

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Click on the picture for a closer look.

Within 90 minutes of guided instruction, each participant

will amaze themselves with just how easy it is to

create simple repetitive patterns.

Combining these patterns is what makes a Zentangle ™.

While taking the same instruction, each artist produces a

unique, finished Zentangle which they will be pleased

to show to just about anyone.

Previous drawing experience is not required. Really!

For classes in New Hampshire, contact me at timetotangle@comcast.net.

Learn at Home

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Purchase a Zentangle Kit today and learn on your own!

Kit includes : 34 heavy-weight fine artists' paper tiles with a beautiful vellum surface finish, two Sakura Pigma Micron 01 black pens, two soft pencil and sharpener, instructional book and DVD, a Zentangle Legend and isosahedron.

Your Zentangle Kit is easy to carry and to store.
Shaped like a book, it measures 5 1/2 " x 8 " x 1 3/4 " (14 cm x 20.5 cm x 4.5 cm).

A perfect gift for the artists in your life!

Each Zentangle Kit is $49.00 plus shipping. Free delivery in the Concord, NH area.

To order: email timetotangle@comcast.net.

Here is a tile I drew while watching the instructional DVD in the Zentangle Kit:

Even Clancy the cat couldn't resist Zentangle.

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Craft Critique has just featured an article about Zentangle and heartily endorses the Zentangle kit! Go to Link: http://www.craftcritique.com/2009/10/vendor-spotlight-zentangle_29.html to read the review.

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CHP June 2011 Educator Workshop Survey

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Thank you participants for completing this survey. Your opinion matters!

Click here for easy survey: CHP June 2011 Survey

Happy Tangling!
Diane

Kimball Jenkins July 2011 Studio Survey

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Thank you participants for completing this survey. You opinion matters!

Click here for easy survey: KJ July 2011 Studio Survey

Happy Tangling!
Diane

For Tim

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