Zentangle is a form of drawing mediation if you will. It looks quite stunning and I had seen Kim and my friend Jean practice it on our annual camping trip, but thought it was not quite time for another hobby. Space opened up in my life at just the perfect time, thank you universe.
There were six of us in the class, everyone else being usual members of the Monday morning embroidery group at Kimat and today ready for an adventure. After just a few minutes I came to appreciate the connection between knitting, embroidery and Zentangle. Patterns, layers, rhythm, and also relaxed companionship with a group of creative people.
Kim is such a delightful, generous teacher and host, sharing her joy, she is supremely organized. There was coffee (Starbucks Blonde Roast) and tea (Yorkshire Gold) plus things to nibble and for each student a mint Lindor chocolate. As a teaching aid Kim had cut a large square, put it on an easel, then step by step took us through the drawing process. We had 2 squares to try, each taking about 40 minutes.
Kim is a certified Zentangle teacher and will be offering classes through the organization "Art With a Heart" I think the plan is to offer a basic workshop with materials included then follow up classes for further study and practice.
Can you see how each of our tiles are related, and unique?
Everyone was really pleased and delighted at the result. Ready for the second tile after a little belgian chocolate.
These are a few of Kim's other works, so many possibilities, adding white pencil, black and sepia paper... I'd like to try drawing on cloth and making a carry case for my kit.
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