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Soft Expressions
Brick & Mortar Store
In Anaheim CA
Offering Zentangle Classes
Monthly Zentangle Friendship Group
Guild Lecture and Customized Workshops
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Anything
is Possible One Stroke at a Time™
Explore Zentangle
Create one of a kind abstract art
Expand Your Creativity, Focus, and Relaxation
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Being an Artist is NOT required & Artists
are welcome!
Turn Stick Figures into abstract art.
Learn the Zentangle® way where
Anything is Possible. . . One stroke at a time™
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Are you one of those who describes yourself as "only
able to draw Stick Figures"?
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What you are telling me is that you can draw lines,
curves, and circles, right?
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Then ZentangleŽ is for you because it takes lines,
curves, circles and step-by-step instruction that turns easy to
do marks into abstract tangles and patterns that are simple enough
for a child to draw.
BENEFIT: The Zentangle
journey is creating One-of-a-Kind Abstract Art while finding relaxation
that allows clarity and focus to tap into your personal creative intuition.
BENEFIT: Zentangle
will improve your ability to create new textures, patterns, improve
drawng skills and ideas for quilts, quilting lines, scrapbooking, cards,
journals and more.
Soft Expressions in Anaheim, CA
Zentangle Classes
&
Tangled Expressions Monthly Meetings
Soft Expressions.com Workshop Schedule
Below
Sharla Hicks' Zentangle Newsletter
Map
to Soft Expressions
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NOTE: Class 1 is HIGHLY recommended to all who have NOT
taken a Class from a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. You will be amazed
at how much you will learn about the process that is not included in
books or online.
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Interested in:
Guild Lecture and Workshops
Private Workshops for a Corporation, Business,
Group, Birthday or Event
Call & talk to Sharla
ALSO
See class schedule (see below)
& Monthly Tangled Time (see below)
Zentangle® to boost confidence, learn how to focus and
get in touch with your intuitive creativity while exploring (without intimidation)
abstract designs that are uniquely yours. No two designs come out the
same even when following the same theme and patterns.
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Sharla R. Hicks CZT
Certified Zentangle® Instructor |
Owner of Soft Expressions
BIO, RESUME & GALLERY
I have been exploring Zentangle® daily since
April of 2010. I guarantee exploring Zentangle® patterns
will improve your ability to create new textures, patterns,
ideas for quilts, quilting lines, scrapbooking, cards, journals
and more.
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Guilds & Groups Lecture & Workshops CLICK
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FREE Tangled Expressions Monthly meeting
***Prerequisite: Attended Class 1 with a Zentangle Instructor or
Sharla's Permission
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with Show & Tell, introduction to new tangles, working with alternate
materials. Sharla is a guide and group participant. We will have access
to a document camera for demonstration and the Internet so that we
can share our discoveries. Participants offer demos and mini workshops
on techniques of interest.to the group. |
DAY SESSION: 3rd Thursday of Every Month 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
NOTE: Many stay all afternoon and participate in the
evening sessions
EVENING SESSION: Come after work 3rd Thursday of Every Month
Presentation & Show & Tell will start around 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Item Code: 001A
July-August 2013
Zentangle Class Series
NOTE: Class fee includes all supplies needed
Each class in the series builds on the skills learned in the previous
class. When you are done with this 8 part series, you will be on your
way to becoming a master of Zentangle and how to apply it to your daily
life to improve focus, creativity, and gain more confidence in your drawing,
design, art skills and so much more!
Class Descriptions BELOW
$150 PREMIUM Zentangle Series
Basics, Beyond Basics, & Zentangle Inspired Art exploring color: 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
(4) Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM:
July 16, July 23, (Skip 2 weeks) August 13, August 20
$85 Basics & Beyond Series 1, 2, 3 & 4
(2) Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM: July 16 & July 23
$85 Color & Zentangle Inspired Art Series
(2) Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM: August 13 & August 20.
$50 Basics Zentangle Series Class 1 & 2
(1) Tuesday 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM: July 16
$50 Beyond the Basics Series 3 & 4
(1) Tuesday 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM: July 23
Code: 001—Zentangle Classes 1-8
Add to Basket & Select Choice
Class Descriptions BELOW
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Zentangle® Individual Class Dates
*Zentangle Tiles, Paper & Fabric provided
for all classes.
*Class 1 & 3 include pens, pencils & shading tools needed for exercises
in 1-4 classes
*Class 5-6 & 7-8 includes use of color play goodies from Sharla's stash.
$35 Class 1 ONLY:
Pizzazz, Zip, Sparkle, & Ahhhhh
Turn your Stick Figures into Abstract Art with Zentangle!
NOTE: Includes all supplies needed for Class 1 &
2
Tuesday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM: July 16
***Prerequisite for Classes 2-8: Attended Class 1 or Sharla's Permission
$25
***Class 2 ONLY: Come with
Me Through the Looking Glass Into
Dimensional Grids, Checks, Feathers, Curves, Stripes, Attics and Windows
Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM: July 16
$35 ***Class
3 ONLY: Twist, Turn, Bob, Weave & Wind
NOTE: Includes new supplies needed for Class
3 & 4, Bring Zentangle Pens 01 and 08
Tuesday 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM: July 23
$25 ***Class
4 ONLY: Botanicals, Landscape, Nature & More
Tuesday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM: July 23
$50 ***Color
Classes 5 & 6: Explore Color while learning how to apply Zentangle
to Decorative Letters & Zentangle Inspired Landscapes
NOTE: Includes all supplies needed for Class. Bring
Zentangle Pens from 1-4
Tuesday 10:30 PM to 5:30 PM: August 13
$50 ***Color
Classes 7 & 8: Color, The Zendala & Zentangle Inspired
Art. Using the Monoprint, Explore Serendipity Design to create Zentangle
Inspired Art.
NOTE: Includes all supplies needed for Class. Bring
Zentangle Pens from 1-4
Tuesday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM: August 20
Class Descriptions BELOW
Code: 001—Zentangle Classes 1-8
Add to Basket & Select Choice
Sign up for Sharla's Zentangle Newsletter for
the latest class updates and other goodies! |
| Zentangle®
Basics Series |
Zentangle® Beyond the Basics |
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NOTE: Class 1 is HIGHLY recommended to all who have NOT taken a Class
from a Certified Zentangle® Teacher. You will be amazed at how much
you will learn about the process that is not included in books or online
& Class 2 is a continuation that explores further the ideas presented
in Class 1.
$32.50
Zentangle® Basics Class 1
Pizzazz, Zip, Sparkle, & Ahhhhh
Turn your Stick Figures into Abstract Art with Zentangle®!
Class Fee includes Supplies: (3) Sakura (005, 01, 05) Black
Pens, Zentangle® Pencil, 3.5" Drawing Tiles, Tortillion/Stump for
Blending & Shading & a Couple of Surprises
ADDITIONAL
Zentangles Supplies & Books available at Soft Expressions.
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Class 1: Start with the Simple:
Anything is Possible...
One Stroke at a Time™
Take YOUR Stick Figure's
Curves, Circles, Dots, Dashes & Lines
Turn them into a Zentangle
Unique One-of-a-Kind Piece of Art
Class 1 description: Take your
stick figure, break it down into the smallest parts (circles, lines,
dots, curves, dashes) and then you are ready to create a Zentangle®.
Learn how to setup your tile and then each Zentangle® is broken down
into step-by-step patterns using circles, lines, dots, curves and dashes!
that even children understand. For frosting, add to your tangles by adding
shading, sparkle, perfs, striping, weighted line, flourishes and more.
$20
Zentangle® Basics Class 2
Come with Me Through the
Looking Glass Into
Dimensional Grids, Checks, Feathers, Curves, Stripes, Attics and Windows
***Prerequisite: Attended Class 1 or Sharla's Permission
BRING: Class 1 supplies
ADDITIONAL
Zentangles Supplies & Books available at Soft Expressions.
Class 2 description: March through
the KnightBridge into the looking glass to explore adding lines, angles,
curves, twists, turns, and shading as you create three-dimensional shapes
using line and curve variations with extra touches of shading. Find
out how varied and diverse this underlying structure is while exploring
new tangles! Then add extra special jewels, curves and feathers.
Class 3
Anything is Possible...
One Stroke at a Time™
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Classes 3 & 4 created for Class 1 & 2 students to continue
exploring Zentangle® under Sharla's tutelage NOTE: See Zentangle
Inspired Art Classes below
$32.50
Zentangle®, Beyond the Basics Class 3
Twist, Turn, Bob, Weave & Wind
***Prerequisite:
Attended Class 1 or Sharla's Permission
Class Fee includes Supplies: (2) White
Pens, White Pencil, Tortillion/Stump for White Pencils, Metallic Pen,
White & Black 3.5" Drawing Tiles & 3.5" x 2.5" Artist Trading Cards.
BRING: Shading Pencil, Blending Stumps, Black Sakura Pens 005,
01, 08 (Available for purchase at Soft Expressions.) ALL are available
at Soft
Expressions.
Class 3 description: Explore more
complex tangles that Twist, Turn, Bob, Weave and Wind. Learn of the do's
and don'ts of drawing on BLACK TILES with White Pen and Pencil and work
with Metallic Pens. Look closer at alternate methods of shading with white
pencils, Clear Stardust Sakura Pen, pen shading like stippling, cross
hatching & more.
$20
Zentangle®, Beyond the Basics Class 4:
Botanicals, Nature & Landscapes
***Prerequisite: Attended Class 1 or
Sharla's Permission
Class Fee includes Supplies: 3.5" Drawing
Tiles and Paper
BRING: Blending Tortillion/Stump, Black Pigma Pens Pens (005,
01, 05) & White Sakura Gelly Rolls and white / graphite shading
pencils. ALL are available at Soft
Expressions.
Class 4 description: Developing
class 4 was a breakthrough for Sharla in her personal understanding
of how to draw florals for Zentangle® as well as her own art work.
This was a profound experience that Sharla wants to share with you by
taking you through the exercises that helped free up her creativity
and propelling her Zentangle® and ZIA (Zentangle® Inspired Art)
to a new level.
Learn new skills for creating florals with special strings and patterns
that suggest nature, florals, fauna, leaves, branches, ocean creatures,
and more. Use them to added spice to any almost design!
To Sign Up Online for ALL Classes
Code: 001
Add to Basket & Select Class Choice
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For Additional Information
OR to Sign Up by Phone
714-630-7414
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| Sharla's Comments:
Confused about the difference between Doodle & Zentangle®?
**Those of us who Zentangle® shy away from the
term doodling because we understand that the principles behind
Zentangle® transcends doodling because it is teachable.
Zentangle®s® is a teaching method that is breaks down
patterns into step-by-step lines, curves, dashes, and circles
to support those who have been intimidated by drawing and doodling
or those who want to expand their personal expression and art.
PLUS the greatest benefit is tangling brings creative focus and
relaxation.
- Class Benefits:
The Zentangle® journey is creating One-of-a-Kind Abstract
Art while finding relaxation that allows clarity and focus to
tap into your personal creative intuition.
- Exploring Zentangle® patterns will improve your
ability to create new textures, patterns, ideas for quilts,
quilting lines, scrapbooking, cards, journals and more.
- With guidance, learn how to create one-of-a-kind Zentangle®
tiles.
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To Sign Up Online for ALL Classes
Code: 001
Add to Basket & Select Class Choice
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For Additional Information
OR to Sign Up by Phone
714-630-7414
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| Color,
Decorative Letters & Zentangle |
Color,
The Zendala, The Monoprint & Zentangle Inspired Art
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$45 Color, The Zentangle & The Decorative
Letter
Explore Color using Decorative Letters and Zentangle
Classes 5 & 6
***Prerequisite:
Attended Class 1 or Sharla's Permission
Class Fee includes Supplies: All color
technique supplies available for use in class, 3.5" Drawing Tiles, Fabric
& Paper
BRING: Paint Brushes, Stencil Supplies, copies of your Zentangles
to experiment on (suggest using Laser Copier or Printers so waterproof),
Zentangle Supplies, Sketchbook/Journal, Shading Pencils, Blending Stumps,
Black Sakura Pens variety of sizes, Gelly Roll Pens. ALL are available
at Soft
Expressions.
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Classes 5 & 6 description:
While learning 16 or more additional Zentangles explore Serendipity
Design while learning how to create and embellish Decorative Lettering.
Sharla will offer hands-on experience for adding color successfully
to Zentangles using paper and fabric. Create colorful backgrounds,
tangles, and shading while learning about using water soluble art materials,
Tsuekineko inks & Fabrico
pens, Sakura Gelly
Roll pens, color & watercolor
pencils, water-soluble crayons, and more. Then add Foil &/or
glitter for that special touch. Play with stencils and stamps as tools
to make Zentangle special. Don't miss out, join the fun.
To Sign Up Online for ALL Classes
Code: 001
Add to Basket & Select Class Choice
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45 Color, The Zendala, The Monoprint & Zentangle Inspired Art
Explore Color using Mandala / Zendalas and Monoprints for Zentangle
Inspired Art and Color Backgrounds for Cards, Bookmarks and More
Classes 7 & 8
***Prerequisite:
Attended Class 1 or Sharla's Permission
Class Fee includes Supplies: All color
technique supplies available for use in class, 3.5" Drawing Tiles, Fabric
& Paper
BRING: Compass, 12" Ruler Paint Brushes, Stencil Supplies,
Zentangle Supplies, Sketchbook/Journal, Shading Pencils, Blending Stumps,
Black Sakura Pens variety of sizes, OPTIONAL: Alcohol Ink Pens. ALL
are available at Soft
Expressions.
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Additional Examples Below
Classes 7 & 8 description:
While learning 16 or more additional Zentangles explore Serendipity
Design by creating embellished color backgrounds created with Alcohol
Inks, shading done with Alcohol Pens, Monoprints created using Gel
Plates. We will explore the Mandala / Zendala and other Zentangle Inspired
Art like bookmarks, cards and Tangling inspired by the colors of Monoprints.
Then add Foil &/or glitter
for that special touch. Sharla will offer hands-on experience for adding
color successfully to Zentangles on paper and fabric. Embellish
with Stencils & rubber
stamps to add additional embellishment to Zentangle Inspired Art. Don't
miss out, join the fun.
For Additional Information
OR to Sign Up by Phone
714-630-7414
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What's AFTER Class 1??
Class 2: Go Through the Looking Glass
& Explore how variation
is your friend in Zentangle®
+ Add a Little Botanical Fun from Class 4
©2011
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Starting to get the Idea?
Anything is Possible. . .One Stroke at a Time™
You Too Can Take the Stick Figure's
Dots, Circles, Lines and Curve
and turn them into wonderful pieces of abstract art
Class 1 & 2 & Botanicals Class 4 ©2011
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Beyond the Basics Class 3 and 4 will explore more complex
designs
Below are just a FEW of the Tangle Patterns to be Covered
Zentangle® Tiles 3.5" Square
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Botanical Class 4 ©2011
To Sign Up Online for ALL Classes
Code: 001
Add to Basket & Select Class Choice
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For Additional Information
OR to Sign Up Call:
714-630-7414
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Examples of how Color & the Zentangle can be used
in Zentangle Inspired Art
Sharla's current art work that incorporates Zentangle®
Zentangle® meets Printmaking
Monoprint Background with Zentangle® Overlay
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