Martha and Molly showed Alfie and friends their finished tiles before watching today’s lesson. They were mesmerized and a little intimidated. “We cannot do that!” they cried. Molly and Martha agreed that it appeared challenging than some of the other days but encouraged them with gentle voices. If you take your time and go one stroke at a time, we believe that you can do it too. Sit back, relax, and watch this one through first. Watch how Molly and Martha encourage one another throughout the creation of this tile. See how even seemingly complex things can still be...
The elves got together today to discuss the process, to beautify. It seems that to them, it would be first and foremost on their minds the second they pick up their pen/pencil. Of course, Nomi chimed in and said “there are many other considerations such as: to make it interesting, memorable or even distinct. But, to him, to make his Zentangle art beautiful is his constant aim.” Marasu said in her quiet voice, that she felt Rick had a way of always making his tile beautiful, even though his thoughts at this time we’re perhaps to teach a class where...
Whether we see it this way or not, every moment of our lives is an opportunity to learn. We had a delightful conversation with Alfie and friends about this very subject. Nomi shared with us a lovely quote that made us all think a bit. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” –Benjamin Franklin We discussed this idea in reference to today’s lesson. Maria shares a way to draw an old tangle in a new way. In the process of her teaching, she invites the community to explore this concept further. Now...