Gathering #24

Our Two Year Meeting!

The Intermountain Tanglers Gathering has been getting together once a month now, for two full years. Though there have been a couple of times where either Dave or HeidiSue were unable to attend, the meetings have gone on, and we've gathered a few friends, and many who have come once or twice, and a few who have made it regularly.

And that little group of regulars was there on the 11th, our 24th meeting. Lisa, Leslie, Lorraine, Heidi and Dave were there, and there were some treats. Anniversary party. We played with a couple of  patterns: lantern pho which is a wonderful way to fill up sections in an "o gee" grid; Pea Fea which is a fun little beadlike snippet, and Kurlllz ... we also played with finger bobs, a maple seed looking
pattern that Leslie brought to show.

Himself

As always, we had plenty of good visiting time, relaxing artistic creative flow, and overall a great time, even though this blog post has taken two weeks to get done!




Heidi's Intitials: H and W

Rain, Raindotty, and Hibred



Leslie plays with Shattuck, wud, and hollibaugh

Leslie's ciceron  like a window looking out into the night



Lorraine's circle project...we all contributed



David's jujubeads and pokeleaf looking a little Christmas-y

Lorraine's classic string and patterns in black ink

Gathering #22

July10, 2016

This was an absolutely wonderful get together. We did our usual gabbing about art and patterns and techniques, and shared our various challenge pieces. Last time, Leslie challenged us to tangle on black, and we had some terrific responses to that one!

But then the talk turned to essential oils, and Lorraine had some wonderful lavender and peppermint oils with her, and used them to rub a knot out of Lisa's neck. We also got excited about the upcoming Gem Faire that will be in town Sept 23-25...it may be a date!

However, our Zentangle Gathering is all about the art of Tangling, and that was our focus.

Dave brought some practice patterns: Ciceron and Chambray. We talked about shading with color and a little bit about how to draw and shade gems a la' Eni Oken.

As always, it was a fun, chatty, creative, artistic time.

The "Gang"

Heidi and Lorraine chatting.

A blending technique

Lorraine, Heidi, Lisa, Leslie

Leslie's dramatic ciceron tile in black

ciceron was a featured tangle for us to practice

We all contributed some amazing, beautiful tiles for the "Tangle on Black" challenge, and next time we are to use our initials as inspiration.

JoAnn

JoAnn, Last Month's Challenge Monotangle

Lisa

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Heidi

David

Leslie

Lorraine

Gathering #21

What a FUN get together we had for June! Everyone had a challenge piece to share. The challenge was "Do a monotangle with shading" and everyone chose a tangle, and went for it. Lots of really good work.


This time around, we had Dave, Lisa, Leslie, Lorraine, and Heidi. Josie wasn't able to be there, thanks to some serious rock hunting related sunburn. Time to rest!




We gabbed about lots of things, and learned some tricks for mastering that wonderful pattern, Skye. That is one fun tangle!


People seem to be enjoying working on toned paper, and that was our challenge for next time: do a piece on black paper.

Lorraine graciously shared her needlework for us to see.

Lorraine is an accomplished needle worker, with a variety of counted cross stitch and embroidered pieces. She brought some of her stuff to show us, and everyone was impressed. It is easy to see that Lorraine has a real passion for fibers, and fabrics...it shows in her work.

this sunflower sun is so impressive!

little fuzzy bunny

the applique embroidery was adorable

Leslie and her new iPad

Lisa studies a  pattern...there's an app for that!

THE CHALLENGE THIS MONTH:

Leslie is our Challenge Master, and wanted to see monotangles with shading. Here are our entries:

Leslie

Lisa

HeidiSue

Lorraine

David

The time flew past, and it was five o'clock before we knew it. 

Until next time, friends!

This Weeks Practice Sheet Patterns:

1- Stacked Ribbon Petals (Helen Williams)
2- Caural (Jennifer Hohensteiner)
3- Camelia (Anne Mark)

Gathering #20

We had a lovely intimate gathering with five, with Dave, Lisa, Lorraine, Josie, and Heidi. We gabbed and shared our work, and Dave supplied step outs for two cool patterns: brixbox and brandee. Two opposites, with the square angles of brixbox, and the free form flame looking effect of Brandee.

Everyone busy creating

Once again, Dave held the camera so we don't have a picture of him...next time, that will be rectified!

we always spread out, art supplies galore!

JoAnn working on a piece

Heidi and Lorraine

Lorraine promised to bring her needlework next time, and hopefully Leslie will make it. She has been under the weather a bit.

Josie and her colors

the girls visiting

Lisa absorbed in her work

As always, the visit was refreshing and encouraging. We talked about technique and practiced patterns.

Next time we hope to work on a challenge, and will have pieces to exhibit here!

HeidiSue's Tasty Little Treat

JoAnn...Notice her initials!

Lorraine's Ocean Floor

Lisa's Like a Sunset Garden

David's Blooming Brixbox