We started today with open hearts and thoughts for our dear fellow student Bev who passed away suddenly this week. Bev was booked in to join us for the class today and I believe she was there with us in spirit.
I had the pleasure of knowing Bev through our Zentangle classes on about 10 occasions. Bev was a lovely, kind and wonderfully creative person. We will miss you Bev.
The Borders class was a relaxing morning of exploring different tangles as borders. We created a ‘border sampler’ which can be used for future reference to create borders.
A tip when deciding on a border for a piece of art would be to reflect some element of the artwork in the border. This can bring the border into harmony with the art rather than competing with it.
The second part of the class was ‘Embedded letters’. This is a technique described by Maria Thomas from Zentangle Inc in which words or letters are aura’d and embellished. The results were amazing! I love embedded letters – they can be used in such a great variety of ways – in journals, snail mail paper and and envelopes and they make a beautiful decorations for cards and gifts.
If you’re coming along to the Borders Class on Thurs 31 Jan I just thought I’d say a word about ‘journals’. Firstly: you don’t have to bring a journal but if you want to: it can be any type of journal, notebook or pre-printed diary. If you don’t have a journal we’ll be putting borders on tiles (which will be awesome!). I’ve added a few photos of my journal which I started in the middle of last year. I use this journal as my daily diary and scheduler. I also like to decorate some of the pages when I get time (these are some of my favourites).
If you want to look up Bullet Journals this is a great system for keeping track of appointments and tasks. I use my own modified version of Bullet Journalling and I love it.
The first class for the year will be on “Borders”. I’ve had several requests for this class and thought that the new year is a great time to explore this theme. Other requests have been for journals, so I’m combining both themes with a very relaxed start to the year. If you have a journal, 2019 diary or notebook and would like to decorate some pages with borders, then bring it along. If you don’t have a journal, come along and decorate some tiles instead. It is up to you!
If you need any encouragement or motivation to start a journal visit UNESCO SIX exhibition at the State Library of New South Wales. This is an amazing collection of First Fleet Journals, WWI Diaries and notebooks. I visited there today. You can read more about this on the State Library website.
To book into the class, go to the bookings page and fill out the form. Looking forward to seeing you!
Happy New Year! Wow 2019 already. Last year was an amazing year. I gave plenty of Zentangle Classes and met absolutely wonderful people along the way. I am so grateful to Rick and Maria for creating, growing and nurturing the Zentangle community.
I have the schedule for Zentangle Classes on the Workshops page. Have a browse through and book into a class.
If don’t see something to suit, please ask…
Happy Tangling
We tangled on stars in the last class of 2018. Thanks to everyone who has been part of the Zentangle journey in 2018. Looking forward to more in 2019.
Thank you to everyone who attended the “Fresh from Providence” class. The tiles turned out beautifully with everyone’s individual style showing through!
Many of you already know that I am planning a trip to visit the founders of Zentangle Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts in Providence, Rhode Island, in November. They are holding an event ZenAgain which is for Certified Zentangle Teachers to get together and learn new techniqes for their classes. I’m really looking forward to sharing with you all what I learn. So I’ve scheduled two Advanced Classes in November. For the dates go to the Workshops page.
I will be leaving at the end of October this year and will keep you posted on my trip.
Happy Tangling
Jenn
*** UPDATE *** An additional class has been scheduled starting 2 June 2018 too!
Come along on a 6 week journey of creativity and relaxation. Each week you will learn new techniques and tangles (patterns) using the Zentangle Method. This class is suitable for complete beginners and for those with more experience.
Everyone enjoyed the last class which ended with meeting up for a lovely lunch on the last day. Lots of fun and new friendships were made.
Starting: Thursday 31st May 2018 10.00am to 12.00 noon and every Thursday until:
Ending: Thursday 28th June 2018 10.00am to 2.00 pm
Where: At my studio in Gymea Bay, Sydney. Address will be sent as soon as you have reserved your place.
Cost: $169 for the whole course OR $35 each week (pay-as-you-go). Plus $12 for a Mini Kit. If you already have one please bring it along, to save purchasing another. (Note: if you have never done a Zentangle Class before please make sure you come to the first class).
To book you spot, go to Booking Form
Look forward to meeting you
Jenn
Announcing a special Renaissance Tile Class for those who have previously completed an Introduction to Zentangle Class.
When: Thursday 3rd May 2018, 10am – 1pm (3 hours)
Where: At my studio in Gymea Bay, Sydney, address will sent as soon as you have reserved your place.
Cost: $35 per person + equipment.
Equipment required:
If you have the equipment please bring it along on the day to save purchasing more than you need.
To book your spot, go to booking form
The class is limited to 8 people and is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Zentangle class.
Look forward to seeing everyone again!
Jenn
Art of Tangling 