We always say that the Zentangle Method attracts really awesome people. We have had the pleasure of working with wonderful Certified Zentangle Teachers (CZT) all over the world and we are excited to share these wonderful people with the entire Zentangle Community. Through our series, CZT Family Tree, we will introduce individual CZTs.
Today, we are excited to introduce Ann Baum!
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Name: Ann Baum
CZT#: 36
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Favorite tangle: Tipple. DingsplatZ have become my favorite reticula.
Favorite place to tangle: Anywhere and everywhere! Alone at home, with friends, students, or on a road trip. Zentangle is so portable that you can even tangle in your dreams.
How I use the Zentangle Method in my life: Teaching art to children. Grief management following the death of my husband 8 years ago. Now, as way to manage stress as I care for my ailing parents.
My favorite story or memory about teaching the Zentangle Method is: In the past five years I have been able to watch my young students use Zentangling as a measure of success in their lives. Zentangling is not graded, compared to others, or negatively critiqued. My students experience positive feedback, camaraderie in the classroom environment, and above all FUN! Some adults who have visited my classroom have compared my teaching style to stand-up comedy because I weave funny stories, puns and silly trivia into each lesson. I love teaching Zentangle to children, it is so rewarding watching the creative spark being ignited.
Through my experiences as a CZT, I have learned: Serendipity, looking for one thing and finding another that's even better. You can't look for it, but once you've found it, you can share it. I have learned to I watch for those who are seeking a calm and creative outlet and offer them a Zentangle tour. I have learned it's not for everyone, but everyone appreciates the simple beauty and elegance of the Zentangle Method.
If I’m not tangling, you will find me...: After the passing of my parents, my role of full time caregiver ended. The unexpected joy that Zentangles brought my parents is a testament to the power of visual art. In their final months I filled their room with neon tangles that transformed the space and gave them a glowing show of color and pattern. In the two years since I have added road trips and a great grandson to my activities. My secret passion is taking pictures while going through car washes.
Mosaic Name (if applicable): CZT36Ann
I started this tile during the Dancing in the Moonlight GellyRoll Project Pack. It’s not finished, neither am I. Waiting for the right moment to continue. My life is on hold, so is this tile.
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