AIn't it just the way?

I clicked "schedule... send now..." and the latest issue of TeeZeeTidbits went winging through the ether... zoooooooom.

Just as I extended my clicker finger to zoooooooom over to the blog to activate the poll I promised in the newsletter, the doorbell rang. (Don't worry, this is not a scary movie.)

The electrician said, "sorry, but I need to shut down your electricity while I troubleshoot some problems with the parking area lights; it'll just be a minute."

Uh-huh. I live in an old house, with old wires, and with old connections, and possibly even old watts running through those old connections and wires. So.... note to self: post only in the middle of the night when no electricians are up and about!

Note to you all: vote in the poll!

Where did February go?

You mean you do other things besides Zentangle?

Oh yes. Last year and this year, I participated in Thing-A-Day, the creative sprint for the month of February. One thing - at least one thing - every day for all the days in February.

Last year, I initiated the Odd Fellows project. This year, I continued it. You can see the work here:

http://www.hotelgaramond.blogspot.com/

But, hey! Doesn't mean I don't still want to tangle around! Check out the class schedule and see if there's room in your schedule for some artistic fun. See you soon, I hope!

Back to School?

Well, back to class anyway!

I've just posted new class schedules on the "Class Schedule" page.

I'm rolling out some new classes (Zentangle Organics at Morris Arboretum) and some new locations (Cambridge, MD and Wallingford, PA) and some new tricks and techniques (sign up and see!).

I would surely love to see you at a session soon!

Can you be both BLING and ZEN at the same time?

After MUCH experimentation, I have finally - FINALLY - achieved glass Zentangle-inspired jewelry. You do not want to know how many pieces of glass were sacrificed in pursuit of this endeavor.

At last, I'm pleased to make the collection available to the discerning Zentangle enthusiast!

I've made one collection that will appeal to the tile makers: larger squares, designed to look like the traditional "Z" string tile. The glass tile is strung on a 22" inch, double silken cord with a hypoallergenic clasp. You can see the individual designs on the Fused Glass page. Each one is $35 (US), plus shipping (which domestically will by $4.95 for priority flat rate).

I've made a collection of smaller pieces, with individual elements on each pendant, reminiscent of "rain," "printemps," and "pokeleaf." These pendants are suspended on 22" hypoallergenic chains. You can see those individual designs on the Fused Glass page as well. Each one is $25 US, plus shipping.

If you would like to order one of these necklaces, send me an email and we'll use the fine services of the PayPal organization to complete the transaction.

Whew! It's FINALLY here!

I've been working like a mad woman, preparing for the Autumn Goddess Retreat, where Zentangle will take (next to) center stage!

There will be a booth. There will be goods for purchase. There WILL BE ZENTANGLE!

It's in GAP, PA, so if you're close, drop on by.

For info about the event, go to http://www.autumngoddessretreat.com/.

I'll be posting a new schedule soon, plus news about TWO gallery opportunities for my artwork, and a fabulous line of glass Zentangle-inspired jewelry.

I promise I've been really busy on all this stuff, and not just slacking off on posting!

In other news: congratulations and welcome to CZT class number SEVEN!

Summmmmmmmmmmertime Snooze?

I am NOT a summertime person. Apologies to those who love to bask in the sun, loll about on the beach, and picnic in the park but I think you're nuts. Back when I was doing a daily writing project - which lasted several years - I found myself marking the day each fall when I could wear a garment with sleeves... a sweater could send me into raptures!

Now this summer, I've been staying inside away from horrible heat, terrible t-storms, and enormous earthquakes (well, OK, not E-normous, but I couldn't think of another adjective that started with an E and would work with "earthquake"). And I have been working... on new classes and new products and new approaches and all kindza stuff like that.

The big news, at the moment, is the new Autumn Class Schedule. I'm everywhere! Well, perhaps not every where, but lots of wheres. And I hope at least one of the wheres is where you are... I'd love to see you at a class. It's going to be a busy, busy season, and I'm already scheduling classes for next year! Check out the Class Schedule page for dates, times, and links to registration information.

p.s. Sneak peek into the future: in January, I'm having my first gallery exhibition!

Billy Preston in my head!

Will it go 'round in circles...

Since Laura posted this spiralicious challenge, I have had that tune worm tunneling through my brain. I really LIKE the challenge; I just hope the next one has a song I like more!

p.s. This image will also be in the 175th Anniversary publication for Laurel Hill(see yesterday's post) because the tangle pattern making the spiral is called "Trentwith," and it's based on an image from a grave marker there.

Perhaps in the fall, I'll organize a "tangle hunt" through the cemetery. Anyone game?