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“Just Patterns!” …

It seems that most classes offer a few new patterns to go along with “the theme of the day”.  This Sunday, October 9th, my class will center on “Just Patterns” so you can concentrate on learning several new tangles and adding them to your… Continue Reading ““Just Patterns!” …”

Introduction to Zentangle Class ….

It’s only Week #4, but if you’re tired of watching the San Diego Chargers already, come treat yourself to an “Introduction to Zentangle” class this coming Sunday, October 2nd from 1pm-3pm.  The class is being held at the Icarus Design Studio on the grounds of… Continue Reading “Introduction to Zentangle Class ….”

Challenge #285 … “Relax Bro”

The Diva challenged us to get to the “zen” of our Zentangle practice and just let it go ….  In other words, she challenged us to get back to the basic of Zentangle – the pen, the tile and you.  So many people have… Continue Reading “Challenge #285 … “Relax Bro””

Oceans, Gardens & Frogs …

Had a fun evening doing a little “organic ocean” tangling with Judy and Julie the other night.  I’ve met with them a few times now, creating some fun “stuff”.  We’ve done our pets, an “organic garden” and now, this time, our little ocean ZIA.… Continue Reading “Oceans, Gardens & Frogs …”

New Fall Schedule ….

The Fall Schedule is now posted for those interested in an upcoming class.  There’s a little bit of everything – with the season about to change and all the festivities that go with it. September 4th has just been added to the calendar as an… Continue Reading “New Fall Schedule ….”

Sharing Some Renaissance ….

This weekend’s class at Icarus Creative Arts Studio featured Renaissance tiles using black and brown microns as well as white pencils.  Three of the students were back for just their second class so they jumped right in to something very different than the Intro Class… Continue Reading “Sharing Some Renaissance ….”

Organic Garden Fun ….

Last night I met with Judy and Julie and we created these beautiful “organic gardens”. I’ve been teaching my garden classes using color and apprentice tiles, but this time I opted for the organic garden used by many of the other CZT’s with toned paper,… Continue Reading “Organic Garden Fun ….”

Challenge #279 … Meer vs. Auraknot

I haven’t participated in a Diva Challenge in quite a while.  Thought I would check it out this week and found it’s a “duo tangle” – using just two patterns to create your tile. I always like to use Meer but not sure when I’ve… Continue Reading “Challenge #279 … Meer vs. Auraknot”

Dog Day of Summer (& a Basics Class)….

This month’s Intro Class saw eight new students and two new dogs!  Yes, I had two “therapy-in-training” dogs join the class today and they performed very well.  They were so obedient you never even knew they were in the class.  Brady and Bella are… Continue Reading “Dog Day of Summer (& a Basics Class)….”

“Under the Sea” …

Today, nine of us met and created “Under the Sea” ZIA’s to celebrate summertime in San Diego!  We spent the first half hour learning a few new patterns that would work nicely in an organic ocean scene, then we all proceeded to create our… Continue Reading ““Under the Sea” …”