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Winter Studio 2011 Photos

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?

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

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

Weekly Zentangle Challenge

Challenge #184  Ing by Molly Hollibaugh

Challenge #76  In Celebration of Home and July 4

This first tile I drew some time ago.  It wasn't until after I completed the tile that I saw the resemblance to pine trees, rolling hills, an ice scattered river and orchards.  All of these can be found around my home.

This second piece is from a poster I created for a Community Zentangle I am coordinating for my town's July Fourth celebration.  Click HERE to see the poster.

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

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Back

Challenge #3 - String with Eyes Closed

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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!

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

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 Zentangle may 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.

Register by calling 603-225-3932 or online: Kimball Jenkins School of Art

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

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!

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™!

Host a House Party or Class...

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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.

More Postcards!

Post Cards I Received! They are just beautiful!

Click on picture for a closer look.

2010 Certifed Zentangle Teacher Postcard Swap

First Postcard Swap Card to Arrive!

And another thirteen Tanglers!

Look, Seventeen New Zentangle Artists!

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

Look at these great Zentangles!

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

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.

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.

CHP June 2011 Educator Workshop Survey

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

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

Click here for easy survey: KJ July 2011 Studio Survey

Happy Tangling!
Diane