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TrailGirls Tangles! I am a Certified Zentangle Teacher® and I'm having a blast teaching Zentangle® to anyone that will listen. The Zentangle art method is not all about the art. It's a moving meditation that taps into your creative flow producing a beautiful piece of art. Each stroke of the pen gets you out of your head and into the present moment where openness and joy dwells. Zentangle is the culmination of Maria Thomas' art background and Rick Roberts meditation background. He is the Zen and she is the Tangle. Learn more about the method at zentangle.com. 2020 Zentangle Workshop Schedule
December 11, 2019
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Zentangle Workshop Schedule for 2020 I look forward to bringing you into the wonderful world of Zentangle. If you are already hooked, I hope to bring new techniques, tangles and enjoyment to your practice. I teach at two locations: University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Rd, Elk Grove, 916.685.5992 **Classes are all on hold right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic.**As soon as this is all behind us, I will update my class schedule.In the meantime, if you place your focus on your tangle practice, it will take focus away from all the craziness.Basics Classes If you have just heard about Zentangle, been working through the many books out there, or have been tangling for years, this Basics class is just for you. You will get the history of Zentangle and we will work thru the 8 Steps of the method as you learn up to 8 tangles and complete 1-2 tiles. There is absolutely no experience required. You do not need to know how to draw. With this step-by-step pattern drawing method, there are no mistakes. Learning from a Certified Zentangle Teacher in person is a unique experience and you will soon be completely in love and crazy for Zentangle.
Beyond Basics Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite for all of these classes. Bijou Tips/Tricks We will be working on our smaller 2" tiles in white, tan, black and the new GRAY! We will be adding some decorative spice to enhance your tangles, talking about shading, and using different pens, chalk pencils and other tools to make your tiles pop.
Found Poetry This is one of my new favorite things to do with Zentangle. I will supply a page from a book and you will choose words from that page that speak to you. After that, we will tangle around the words, shade the paper to make the words pop, and tadah, you will have a beautiful Found Poetry piece.
Tea Stains This is a wonderfully creative way to give your string life! We will create a string using tea to stain our tiles. Then we will tangle using that string as inspiration.
Romanancy Style on Renaissance Tiles You are going to love the look you get with this style. We add a few lines, draw a few fragmented tangles and then the magic happens. When we add the shading and highlights, right before your eyes your tile is transformed into columns of art!
Keith Haring Inspired Black Tiles Keith Haring used bold, thick lines in his art. We will do the same as we work with white Gelly Roll® pens on black tiles. This is not your usual Zentangle class. We will stray from creating tangles and I will show you some strokes and designs you can use to create your own Haring-ish art tile. If you want to make a bold statement or just try something new, this will be a fun class.
Save the Dates! So I am going to zenAgain in May! Rick, Maria, Molly, Martha and the rest of the Zentangle HQ team always shows us some really awesome techniques and usually a new tangle or two. So I am reserving the below dates for to pop in some classes that will be inspired by zenAgain.
Pumpkins Um, yes! The most creative class of the year. I provide you with craft pumpkins and colored IdentiPens to draw on them. We practice a bunch of Halloween type tangles on paper first. Then we talk about how you want to map out your string on the pumpkin. Once that's done, it's all about putting the ink on that pumpkin. This class is so much fun!
* November/December - No Classes scheduled.
2019 Zentangle Workshop Schedule
October 08, 2018
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Zentangle Workshop Schedule for 2019 I learned some awesome new tangles and techniques at the CZT reunion, zenAgain2018, in November and I can't wait to teach you everything I have learned. I teach at two locations: University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento Elk Grove Fine Arts Center, 9683 Elk Grove-Florin Rd, Elk Grove, 916.685.5992
Saturday, January 12th - Renaissance (Tan) Tiles at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class.
January 27th - Zentangle Basics at University Art If you have just heard about Zentangle, been working thru the many books out there, or have been tangling for years, this Basics class is just for you. You will get the history of Zentangle, we will go thru the 8 Steps of the method as you learn up to 8 tangles and complete 1-2 tiles. There is absolutely no experience required. You do not need to know how to draw. With this step-by-step pattern drawing method, there are no mistakes. Learning from a CZT in person is a unique experience and you will soon be completely in love and crazy for Zentangle.
Saturday, February 9th - Zentangle Basics at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class. February 24th - 3D Stand-Up Tiles at University Art Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite.
Saturday, March 9th - Black Tiles with Color at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class.
March 31st - DingBatz & DingSplatz at University Art Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite.
Saturday, April 13th - Frame Tiles at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class. Starting with a regular Zentangle tile, we will create a frame for smaller Bijou tiles or a small picture. You will be excited to see just how many tangles make great frameworks.
See description for January 27th.
Saturday, May 18th - Zentangle Basics at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class.
May 26th - Renaissance (Tan) Tiles at University Art Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite.
Saturday, June 15th - Renaissance (Tan) Tiles at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class.
June 30th - Zentangle Batik Style at University Art Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite.
July 28th - Zendala & Chakra at University Art Joined by my wonderful friend and yogi, Ann DaPrato of Rise Wellness, we will use a Zendala to draw out the Chakra's. I will take you thru the tangles, while Ann takes you thru the Chakra's. It's a match made in heaven and you don't want to miss it.
**ADDED BASICS CLASS - NEW LOCATION** Sunday, August 11th - Zentangle Basics at Just for Fun Art Please sign up for this class by following this link: Register for Class. Just for Fun Art is located inside 'Balloon Creations by Carolyn' at: 4700 Northgate Blvd #155, Sacramento, CA 95834. The class is from Noon to 3pm. If you have just heard about Zentangle, been working thru the many books out there, or have been tangling for years, this Basics class is just for you. You will get the history of Zentangle, we will go thru the 8 Steps of the method as you learn up to 8 tangles and complete 1-2 tiles. There is absolutely no experience required. You do not need to know how to draw. With this step-by-step pattern drawing method, there are no mistakes. Learning from a CZT in person is a unique experience and you will soon be completely in love and crazy for Zentangle. Saturday, August 17th - Sea of Zen at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class.
August 25th - Zentangle Basics at University Art If you have just heard about Zentangle, been working thru the many books out there, or have been tangling for years, this Basics class is just for you. You will get the history of Zentangle, we will go thru the 8 Steps of the method as you learn up to 8 tangles and complete 1-2 tiles. There is absolutely no experience required. You do not need to know how to draw. With this step-by-step pattern drawing method, there are no mistakes. Learning from a CZT in person is a unique experience and you will soon be completely in love and crazy for Zentangle.
Saturday, September 21st - Zentangle Basics at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class. September 29th - Labyrinth at University Art Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Picture coming! Saturday, October 19th - Pumpkin Class at Elk Grove Fine Arts Center Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite. Please visit the EGFAC website or call them at 916.685.5992 to sign up for this class. This is a favorite for many students. You will learn fun & spooky tangles and then use them on a craft pumpkin that you can use for many years to come. October 27th - Pumpkin Class at University Art Zentangle Basics is a pre-requisite.
* November/December - No Classes scheduled.
2018 Class Schedule
November 26, 2017
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Woot Woot, it's time to unveil the Zentangle Class Schedule for 2018! Where: University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento Cost: $35, materials included Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm, free street parking Dates: The following Sundays... January 28th - Zentangle Basics If you have just heard about Zentangle, been working thru the many books out there, or have been tangling for years, this Basics class is just for you. You will get the history of Zentangle, we will go thru the 8 Steps of the method as you learn 8 tangles and complete 1-2 tiles. There is absolutely no experience required. You do not need to know how to draw. With this step-by-step pattern drawing method, there are no mistakes. Learning from a CZT in person is a unique experience and you will soon be completely in love and crazy for Zentangle. February 4th - Reticula & Fragments If you have the 'Zentangle Primer vol 1' book, you know that Reticula & Fragments can lead to exciting patterns. For those that do not have the book, Reticula is a type of grid, but it doesn't have to be a square or rectangle. The definition is "a fine network or netlike structure." This is the net that lets you contain your Fragments. Fragments are pieces of tangles that you can turn this way and that to create very cool patterns. Joining me in your introduction to this great process is CZT Jodi Ballenger. March 18th - Shades of Gray CZT Sonya Yencer created a lesson called "14 Shades of Gray". I will guide you through this process which focuses on shading, gradation and attention to detail. And, you get to use an eraser without feeling guilty! April 29th - Zentangle Basics See description for January 28th. June 24th - Morphing and Comingling Tangles This class will help you let your tangles loose from their strings. Tangles will talk to each other and they will have deep conversations. Tangles will start out alone on one side of the tile and by the time they get to the other side, they will have many friends. You will morph one tangle into another and interweave different tangles. This is a very freeing class and will push your limits if you are used to drawing within the lines.
July 29th - Zendala & Chakra Joined by my wonderful friend and yogi, Ann DaPrato of Rise Wellness, we will use a Zendala to draw out the Chakra's. I will take you thru the tangles, while Ann takes you thru the Chakra's. It's a match made in heaven and you don't want to miss it.
Saturday, August 18th - Zentangle Basics ADDED BASICS CLASS This Basics class will be held at the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center from Noon to 3pm. Please go to their website to register for class.
August 26th - Zentangle Basics See description for January 28th.
October 28th - Pumpkin Class This is a favorite for many students. You will learn fun & spooky tangles and then use them on a craft pumpkin that you can use for many years to come.
November 11th - Cards & Tags (and more for the Holidays) We will tangle cards and tags for all occasions, including getting a head start on the holiday season.
* May and December - No Classes scheduled.
Thanks so much for your support! K2
The Halloween Class is Almost Here!
October 04, 2017
That's right Tanglers, it's time to sign up for the Halloween Tangle Class! This year we are switching from real pumpkins to craft pumpkins. Why? Because the real ones have a waxy coating and our pens do not like them at all. I have craft pumpkins in different colors and sizes waiting for your arrival on the day of class. First come, first serve! As usual, I will have multi-colored Identi-pens for each table to share. We will start by tangling some new patterns and old favorites on practice pumpkin paper and then switch to the craft pumpkins when you are comfortable. This is seriously the best class of the year, I hope you can make it! Where: University Art, 2601 J Street, Sacramento When: October 29th, 12:30pm to 3:30pm Cost: $35 includes materials **Zentangle experience is required**
Tangle on! K2 Launch of Traveling Tangle Project is a HIT!
February 20, 2017
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Somewhere around Christmas, I asked my students if they would be interested in participating in a Traveling Tangle Project. After explaining what this meant, a few students got to work and the results are below! The Traveling Tangle Project starts when Tangler A grabs a tile and starts it off with a border, a string, and a tangle or two. Then they send this tile to Tangler B who completes the tile by adding their own tangles. At the same time, Tangler B is starting off a new tile the same way to send it off to Tangler A. As far as shading, each tangler can shade their own tangles or the first Tangler can leave it up to second Tangler to shade the entire tile. The main rule is that when you receive a Traveling Tangle tile, you take a Before picture and when you are done you take an After picture, then send them both to me. This collaboration is always exciting! We have Tanglers that like curvy lines paired up with Tanglers that like grids...think of the possibilities! There are Tanglers that use thick pens to draw, but what happens when that tile is sent to a Tangler that normally uses a thin pen? It's all magic and exciting! If you want to join our Traveling Tangle Project, send me an email with your name and address and I will get you started. Hover over each picture below for the tangler's names! Enjoy!
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