Tangle U Brochure - Elaine Huffman

April 16 - 19
2015
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Tangle U is on the move! This
year we go west to beautiful
Santa Fe, New Mexico. Our
venue is the historic Inn and
Spa at Loretto. Historic Santa
Fe is a CZT dream come true
with great museums, shopping
and galleries. Santa Fe is a
paradise for art lovers, history
buffs, cultural explorers and
outdoor enthusiasts.
Tangle U will kick off with a
cocktail hour on Thursday
evening in the beautiful Zuni
Ballroom overlooking the
sculpture garden. On Friday
we begin our three days of
CZT taught classes. This year
we will have multiple class
offerings and smaller class
sizes. We will have a
wonderful New Mexico theme
banquet on Saturday night.
And in 2015 you can
customize your Tangle U
experience with optional
classes, activities and
adventures available starting
on Thursday!
The Santa Fe Campus
Built at the end of the historic Old Santa Fe Trail high in the spectacular
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Inn and Spa at Loretto is an
architectural recreation of the Taos Pueblo, a national historic landmark.
The Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Fe, near the Palace of the
5Governors and just one block from historic Santa Fe Plaza.
The Inn and Spa at Loretto beautifully respects Santa Fe architecture,
character and spirit. Traditional beamed ceilings with vigas and latillas,
indigenous rugs, handwoven fabrics, and white-washed adobe walls
adorned with authentic regional artwork reflect Pueblo, Native American
and Spanish culture. Crackling kiva fireplaces, soft lighting and candles
provide welcoming warmth and comfort. Most rooms have outdoor
patios so that you can enjoy the view!
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When: April 16-19 2015
Where: Santa Fe New
Mexico at The Inn and Spa at
Loretto.
Who: Open to all CZTs in
good standing with
Zentangle® and wearing a
smile!
Teachers: All teachers are
CZTs!
Core Classes: All
Students take the core
classes. Each class is taught
twice to keep class size
down. (12 hours)
Elective Classes: Each
student selects one elective
class. (3 hours)
Meals/Breaks: Three
breakfasts and lunches;
daily AM and PM beverage
breaks and a Santa Fe Theme
Banquet are included.
Vendors: Yes! come ready
to shop!
Extras: Additional classes
with more of a ZIA flavor
and excursions are available
at an extra charge.
AT-A-GLANCE
Core Classes
Tangle Tales - Tangles & their stories- Amy Broady
Tombow Technique Tags - Marie Browning
Cultivating Mindfulness Through Mandalas - Ann Grasso
Bedazzled Tangles & Botanicals - Shara Hicks
Elective Classes
Beauty in Blue - Suzanne McNeill
Tangle Your Way to Business Success- Minette Riordan
Desert Hues Dream Catcher - Kate Lamontagne
Teaching the Challenging Class - Brenda Shaver
Extra Credit
Thursday - All day ZIA class or choice of excursions*
Saturday PM - ZIA classes or choice of excursions*
Independent Study
Saturday PM - Independent Study - shop, enjoy make and
take stations, socialize and explore on-your-own.
PLUS
Opening Reception, Three Breakfasts, Three Luncheons,
Banquet, AM and PM Breaks Vendors, time to explore and
the company of fellow CZTs!
Scholarships: Last year
the attendees of Tangle U
held a scholarship auction.
This year we are able to
offer three partial
scholarships. The recipients
will be selected by the
Scholarship Committee Debra Castaldi, Sheryl
Lamarand, Susan Nutting and
Elaine Huffman.
* additional fee
Tell me more!
This year students at Tangle U will
be divided into two groups that will
rotate through the four core
classes. This allows us to have
smaller class sizes and more
individual attention. The core
classes provide a variety of
project based curriculum. In each
class you will learn new materials
methods, tangles and tangle
variations, and you will go home
with a lesson plan to work from!
On Saturday morning you get to
pick one of four elective classes.
This year there are even more
opportunities to customize your
Tangle U experience:
On Thursday we have a fabulous
ZIA class with Denise Rudd - in
this class you will make an
Ofrendo. You can also pick from
two excursions - one to Bandolier
Monument and the other for a
cooking class at the Santa Fe
Cooking school.
On Saturday afternoon the
ballroom will stay open for
shopping, make-in-takes with the
vendors, and gathering to tangle,
socialize and share with your
fellow students. Or you can grab a
couple of friends and explore
Santa Fe on-your-own! Optionally
you have two ZIA classes: One on
the on the Tangled Goddess,
taught by Patricia Carney and a
beautiful Book and Folded paper
tangle supply holder taught by
Maria Vennekens. In addition you
can take a walking tour of Santa
Fe - that includes the Georgia
O’Keeffe museum or go on a
guided excursion to Museum hill.
On Saturday we’ll all get together
again for cocktail hour and a New
Mexico theme banquet. And on
Sunday afternoon we will gather
together in the ballroom for a
special send off!
SANTA FE
Santa Fe has more than a
dozen museums include the
Georgia O’Keeffe,
International Folk Art, New
Mexico History, Pabita Velarde
Museum in Indian Women in
the Arts. For a complete listing
go to: http://santafe.org/
Visiting_Santa_Fe/Museums/
Its rich Native American
heritage, strong Spanish
influences and American
pioneering spirit combine to
make Santa Fe one of the
world's most culturally diverse
and interesting cities. Founded
by the Spanish in 1610, Santa
Fe is the oldest capitol city in the
United States and features the oldest home, the oldest church and the
oldest public building in the country.
This vibrant, memorable destination is a place of love, food, art, culture,
antiquity and people. It's a place of winding, narrow streets lined with
ancient red adobe buildings that blaze brilliantly against the turquoise-blue
sky. It's a place of energy, and also of healing and relaxation.
Santa Fe draws visitors from all over
the world to shop and visit art galleries
(Santa Fe has over 250 galleries!). The
beautiful Canyon Road is just a short
walk from our hotel.
Santa Fe is home to more than 200
restaurants that feature indigenous New
Mexican, creative Southwestern, Italian,
French, Asian, Cuban, continental, fine
dining and casual cuisine-just to name a
few.
Free history, art and culture: Santa Fe
has great museums. The state run New
Mexico History Museum and New Mexico
Museum of Art are free on Friday evenings from 5 to 8pm.
Santa Fe visitors information http://
santafe.org/index.html
The Inn and Spa at
Loretto
Our host hotel is simply beautiful.
The guest rooms all have
fireplaces and candles, and most
have outdoor patios. The Loretto
has extended several valuable
discounts to Tangle U overnight
guests:
• A $25/day discount at
the spa!
• Valet parking
discounted from $19
to $10/night!
• The $14/day service
fee for guest rooms is
waived!
• Free WiFi!
In the lobby you’ll find boutiques,
shops and a casual cafe.
The Luminarie Restaurant has
fabulous food and serves
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A really special place in the
Loretto is the Livingroom. This
space has a huge fireplace and
comfortable seating .It is open all
day for casual gathering. In the
afternoon the bar opens serving
small plates and signature drinks
like “The Smoking Nun” .
ART AND HISTORY AT THE INN
AND SPA AT LORETTO
The Inn and Spa at Loretto in
Santa Fe displays the work of
local artists in the public areas of
the hotel.
In addition to this art collection,
the Inn and Spa at Loretto hosts
an Artist in Residence Program
where artists illustrate their work
in the lobby. They do so while
communicating, describing, and
unfolding techniques, methods,
and stories with guests. This is a
chance to see art in action, to
witness something new, and to
feel the Art and Soul of Santa Fe.
Directly adjacent to the Inn and
Spa at Loretto stands the Loretto
Chapel. Inside is the staircase
referred to as a miraculous,
inexplicable, marvelous and is
sometimes called St. Joseph's
THE SPA AT LORETTO
The Loretto has an
award winning on-site
spa. The Spa at
Loretto takes a
respectfully holistic
approach to the art of
massage therapy and
well-being. Embracing
the healing traditions
of Native American
spiritual healers. The
spa has a full range of
spa treatments to
choose from. AND a
private elevator that
takes you from the hotel room floors directly into the spa! The
Spa has offered attendees of Tangle U a $25 per day credit!
To book a reservation at our Santa Fe spa, please contact us
at 505-984-7997. http://www.innatloretto.com/new-mexicospas/santa-fe-day-spa.php
Staircase. The stairway
confounds architects, engineers
and master craftsmen. It makes
over two complete 360-degree
turns, stands 20' tall and has no
center support. It rests solely on
its base and against the choir loft.
The risers of the 33 steps are all
of the same height. Made of an
apparently extinct wood species, it
was constructed with only square
wooden pegs without glue or
nails. http://www.innatloretto.com/
santa-fe-loretto-chapel.php
VISITING SANTA FE
Santa Fe is located in the high
desert at 7,000 feet. You will want to
spend some time acclimating to the
desert. Santa Fe is very dry, for a
few days before your trip you’ll want
to drink extra water and while in
Santa Fe continue to drink lots of
water. Ice water will be continuously
available during Tangle U. Bottled
water can be purchased for a
reasonable price in the lobby store.
While acclimating to the high desert
be aware that alcohol will affect you
faster. One drink in Santa Fe is the
equivalent of two at sea level.
Because Santa Fe is closer to the
sun you will burn faster. Be sure to
wear a hat and sunscreen when
outdoors. You may also want to bring
lip balm, eye moisture drops & saline
nose spray. In addition if you have
existing health issues consult your
doctor prior to the trip to make sure
you have everything you need with
you.
CORE CLASSES
Tangle Tales - Amy Broady
The deconstruction and naming of a pattern in order for it to be
identified as a tangle is a delightful challenge. Amy Broady finds
inspiration everywhere, and would like to share with you the
twenty or so tangles that she has deconstructed and named.
Step-outs are great (and will be provided), but hearing the
background story behind a tangle is what can really endear a
pattern and make it memorable. Build your tangle repertoire
while gaining insight through creation stories to recall when
you utilize or teach these tangles.
Cultivating Mindfulness through
Mandala/Zendala - Ann Grasso
Created just for Tangle U 2015, a new stencil offering four
unique options for making your own mandalas. You will learn
four new tangles developed during my travels in Spain. We
will use official Zentangle ® Zendalas in white, black &
Renaissance and also experiment with grey paper. While
techniques and tools are important, special emphasis will be
placed on mindfulness as the outcome of importance.
During the class we will use quadrant of each base paper
colors to describe a new tangle. The string will be created
using one quadrant of the stencil. Spinning the same
quadrant of the stencil on the paper provides a symmetrical
outcome. Because there are four different designs on the one
stencil, there are four strings available with the one stencil. I
will teach one new tangle per quadrant base paper color and
students can fill in the rest with their favorite tangles.
CORE CLASSES
Bedazzled Tangles & Botanicals - Bring on the
Enhancers for Bling, Drama & Style - Sharla Hicks
•Many CZTs wonder how they can bring more to students than
what is found in books, how can we develop a class series, how
do we guide students so that they become confident and develop
their own style? In this class Sharla will teach us how to
bedazzle tangles with enhancers. These methods are easy to
teach. Sharla has developed a vocabulary for enhancers that
expands upon the Zenthology of rounding, auras, and shading.
Sharla will also share how she developed her eight part series
and share more dieas for additional classes. She will share how
to offer more than the books and encourage repeat students!
Sharla will teach you how to become a facilitator that helps the
student soar into new heights and find their own Zentangle
style!
You will learn Learn: Mooka Blues, The Tan Shuffle, Black
Boogie, The Framers, The Wedgie, The Tango, The LineDance,
the Double Tickle, Dance of Shade and Shadows and much
more. Sharla will take your tangles & botanicals to new and
innovative places.
Tombow Technique Tags - Marie Browning
Participants will learn how to use and discover fun new
techniques with Tombow markers! Learn secrets, tips, tricks
and blending techniques with Dual Brush Markers. Learn the
trade secrets that will solve your sticky adhesive questions!
Learn new tangles with the stepouts also included. You will
make a folder full of tags for quick reference when creating
ZIA’s or to use as gift tags! At the completion of this
workshop all participants will be presented with a Tombow
Tangle Certificate.
ELECTIVES
Electives are on Saturday morning, all classes are three hours long. Students choose one of the four
class offerings.
Beauty in Blue - Suzanne McNeill
Beauty in Blue is an award-winning painting created with a combination
of Zentangle and watercolor paints. We'll explore variations of one basic
tangle to develop flow, variety and continuity in the artwork. Using a
variety of coloring techniques... and watercolor paints, I'll share which
coloring methods work best and how to accomplish washes, shading
and details.
Tangle Your Way to Business Success - Minette
Riordan
This workshop is designed with the new business owner in
mind. If you are just starting out or you have decided you are
ready to turn your hobby into a profit-making machine, this
class will teach you the exact steps you need to take. From
registering your business name to tax planning and budgets,
this class is designed to give you a step-by-step guide to setting
up your business. We will cover pricing, packaging and selling
your services and products. We will discuss website and
technology basics too, By the end of the class you will have a
one-page business plan in place along with a checklist of what
you need to do to launch your business in your state. Minette
guarantees that she will make this class fun and creative - who
says business plans have to be boring?
Desert Hues Dream Catcher - Kate
Lamontagne
While basking in the energy of Santa Fe, we will be
drawing a dream catcher using colors inspired by
our beautiful surroundings. Kate will be teaching
her signature blending technique with Premier
Prisma Color Pencils as you get into the peaceful
process of adding color to your tangled art.
ELECTIVES, CONTINUED
Teaching the Challenging Class by Brenda Shaver
Brenda believes that as a successful teacher, part of our job is to determine, with insightfulness,
how to teach “what speaks to us” or “our passion”. For the first part of the class, Brenda will
show how to incorporate our personal story into our teaching and how to prepare our attitude to
convey what each student or group needs to hear and will understand including challenging
students.
She feels it is essential to achieve the right mind set and knowledge base to be successful in our
teaching; to give students the permission to succeed and
set them up for success by planning for their abilities.
Thinking about how to communicate on whatever level
they are at and by turning every expression into a
positive one. How to be the kind of teacher that will help
a student feel better about themselves when they are
with you; how to identify and affirm their gifts and
strengths and how to encourage them. Brenda will share
her personal experiences including several projects and
lesson plans. During the second part of the class we will
each tangle an 8”x 10” ZIA project drawing from our
unique personal experiences in order to help us develop
the thinking process needed to choose the criteria for the
style of classes suitable for challenging students..
SATURDAY AFTERNOON - CHOICES!
Saturday afternoon is all about choices! You choose from:
• Independent Study - Stay on campus and enjoy shopping at the vendors, tangling on your
own, sharing with other CZTs or doing “make ‘n take” projects with a vendor!
• Or you can take Extra Credit - there are two optional ZIA classes to choose from and there
are two field trips to choose from!*
• Of course this open afternoon gives you a chance to explore Santa Fe on your own, take a rest,
sit by the pool or visit the Spa!*
Just don’t forget to return for the New Mexico Theme banquet on Saturday Night!
* additional fee.
EXTRA CREDIT - SATURDAY
Zentangle Travel Book/Kit Maria
Vennekens
1:00pm - 5:00pm
We all admired Maria’s beautiful travel supply book at Tangle
U 2014! This book is lovely combination of paper folding and
book binding techniques that creates a stunning way to carry
your Zentangle necessities - pens, tiles, and booklets... and of
course you can decorate your book with tangles!
Maria was inspired by the decorated books in which Chinese
women keep their sewing supplies. Maria adapted the design
to fit Zentangle supplies.
Students should bring their basic Zentangle supplies, a ruler
in centimeters and scissors.
Cost $95 includes all other supplies needed for the class.
Space limited to 20 CZTs.
Tangled Goddesses: The doll form as
transformative art. Patricia Carney
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
In this class we will explore how doll making as an art form,
combined with Zentangle, can be a ceremonial,
transformative process for healing, inspiration,
empowerment, and other conditions of the human
experience.
We will use the doll form as our foundation upon which to
tangle. We’ll create two projects that you’ll be able to use a
separate lessons as a CZT. We’ll discuss how the different
projects can be adapted for various settings and age groups.
We will start with a tangled 2-dimensional figure and
progress to creating a one-of-a-kind, mixed media art doll!
We will use a variety of materials throughout the class: paper, pens, cloth, beads &
baubles, felt, colorful fibers, word art and more. We will also explore ways in which these finished projects
can be displayed and you’ll get to see many examples and resources to spark your inspiration.
Participants are encouraged to bring found objects, charms, and meaningful items to add to their
projects.
Students should bring their basic Zenangle supplies.
Cost is $85 and includes all other supplies needed for the class.
EXTRA CREDIT - SATURDAY
Museum Hill Tour 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This tour provides an overview of the best of Santa Fe’s
Museums. The tour starts with what is perhaps Santa Fe’s
most unique museum, the Museum of International Folk
Art, one of the highlights of a visit to Santa Fe.
Celebrating folk art from around the world, including work
from over 100 countries, the museum displays elaborate
dioramas from 19th century Germany, New Mexican quilts,
Mexican masks, South American and African puppets,
amulets, talismans, and an endless array of figurines and
ceremonial clothing. The “Neutrogena Wing” displays
fabulous textiles from around the world. The Museum of
Indian Arts and Culture is also atop “Museum Hill”, and
will introduce the group to the historical and
contemporary lives of the Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache
cultures. Finally you will continue on to world famous
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian.
COST: $65 per person includes transportation,
professional guide, 4-Day Museum Pass and all gratuities.
Based on a minimum of 15 people.
Walking Tour of the Historic
Santa Fe Plaza
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walk through more than 400 years of history, art, and culture.
Learn about the historic Plaza and the Palace of the Governors
(whose occupants have included government and military leaders
from Spain, Mexico, the Confederacy, the U.S. and Indian nations).
Learn about St. Francis Cathedral, and explore the Loretto Chapel
and its miraculous staircase; the oldest church; the capitol, and
other major Santa Fe historical sites. The tour will finish at the
O’Keeffe Museum, where guests can explore on their own.
COST: $30 per person includes guide, entrance to Loretto Chapel
and O’Keeffe Museum, gratuities, and all gratuities. Based on a
minimum of 15 people.
Registration and payment for excursions is
through Destination Services of Santa Fe. Click
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Travel - Pricing - Policies
Getting To Santa Fe
The Inn and Spa at Loretto is
approximately 9 miles from the
Santa Fe Municipal Airport and
68 miles from the Albuquerque
International Sunport Airport.
Travel from the Albuquerque
International Airport is easy,
once you have your air
reservation contact a shuttle
service for a reservation. Renting
a car is also an option.
Sandia Shuttle http://
www.sandiashuttle.com currently
$48 round trip from Albuquerque
to Santa Fe.
Companion meal plans will be
available. Purchase information
will follow.
Your Tuition Includes:
• All specialized class materials.
• Welcome reception on Thursday
Evening.
What to Bring
• AM and PM refreshment
breaks.
Attire at Tangle U is casual. You
may want to dress in layers and
bring a sweater because function
rooms can run hot or cold.
• New Mexico Themed banquet on
Saturday Evening.
• Taxes, fees and gratuities.
Complete travel information:
http://santafe.org/
Visiting_Santa_Fe/
About_Santa_Fe/
Getting_to_Santa_Fe/
If you wish to arrive early or stay
late, the Loretto has extended the
group rate for 3 days before and
after. Information on making
these reservations will be
available.
Tuition
There are three options (after
November 15, 2014 all prices
increase by $150):
Day Student $875 (If you are not
staying at the Loretto)
Shared Room $1,135 (if you are
staying at the Loretto and share a
room with another student)
Private Room $1,495 (If you are
staying at the Loretto in a private
room.) If you select a private
room (which has only one bed),
you may bring a spouse or
companion with you at no
additional cost.
• Cancellations after February
15, 2015 will receive no refund
unless a wait-listed person
takes the spot; then a $150
cancellation fee is incurred.
• Breakfast and Lunch on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Valet parking - For overnight
guests at the Loretto is usually
$19. Tangle U overnight guests
receive a discounted valet rate of
$10/night per vehicle.
Driving Directions to the Inn and
Spa at Loretto http://
www.innatloretto.com/santa-fehotel-directions.php
• Cancellations between
December 16, 2014 and
February 15, 2015 will incur a
$150 cancellation fee.
• Lodging on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights if you
select that option.
Payment in full can be made by
credit card at the time of
registration. Payment in
installments is available by check
only and in up to 3 payments of
1/3rd of the total due. All checks
or money orders must be in US
dollars drawn on a US bank. Mail
to: Elaine Huffman, 67 Colton
Place, Longmeadow MA 01106
Cancellation/Refund policy
We understand that
circumstances can change and it
is sometime necessary to cancel.
Should you need to cancel the
following policies apply:
• Cancellation before December
15, 2014 will incur a $100
cancellation fee.
Bring your basic tangling
supplies: Microns, pencil,
sketchbook, eraser (we won’t
report you). You may also want to
bring a portable cordless task
light. Some of the Extra Credit
classes have a small supply list bring those items if applicable.
There will be tables for Show ‘n
Tell so please bring your
creations.
During the evenings and on
Saturday afternoon there will be
space and time for open tangling.
If you have something you want
to share with others you can
bring that. If there is interest we
can do an “Open Mic” on Friday
evening.
There will be vendors so bring
your checkbook, cash and cards if
you like to shop!
If you are interested in vending at
Tangle U 2015 click here
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