I don’t know about y’all, but I’m aiming to BEE a lot more conscious of my habits this year... and try my best to lean into some of the better ones. Let’s learn how to use watercolors to incorporate more creative practice into our everyday. We’ll reset our brains whilst learning to watercolor this zany 🐝 composition with tangled embellishments. First we’ll learn to paint a simple and satisfying bee... then we’ll use a variety of techniques to jazz up his surroundings with tangled and watercolor elements.

Zentangle® is a therapeutic drawing method that involves using primarily pen and ink to draw and combine patterns within a limited amount of space.

Furthermore, it's a creative way to practice mindfulness while simultaneously giving you artistic confidence and freedom.

I've been a certified instructor of Zentangle since 2011 and I currently teach a variety of art workshops outside of my studio on the coast of NC. Current events are making those creative gatherings a little tough right now, so I decided to give this a go!

Fee: $30

Just a few materials are required for this project. However, if you do not have all of these materials on hand, that's perfectly fine. Use what you have for this class, take notes, and pick up some different materials later. OR simply attend this workshop with a cup of coffee, tea, etc. in hand and give it a go later! (Everyone who registers will receive access to the class recording for a limited time.)

You will need:

- The provided bee template (which you’ll have access to after purchasing your ticket) lightly traced onto watercolor paper with graphite. I suggest centering the template on a 6x6 inch (at least) 140 lb - 100% cotton - Cold Press - watercolor paper. You can accomplish the tracing with the assistance of a light box or by taping your template and watercolor paper against a window and let the sunlight help you out.

-Extra watercolor paper for practice!

- A Fineliner Pen ( Like an 01 Sakura Pigma Micron or similar) It needs to be waterproof!

- Graphite Pencil (A 2B or HB pencil will be fine)

- Med-Large Eraser

- A set of watercolors. I will personally be using a mix of Sennelier L‘Aquarelle Watercolor pans and Fine Tec’s Metallic watercolors. Ideally, you'll have a set with some sort of yellow, orange, black, blue (or the ability to mix them)... and we're going to use quite a bit of metallic gold and a silver.

If you don't own watercolors... and you don't know where to start, I recommend the following sets:

**Note** They're all at different price points and a set with the primary colors... and in my experience, the addition of burnt sienna and payne's grey will get you pretty far.

https://www.dickblick.com/items/daniel-smith-half-pan-watercolor-set-ultimate-mixing-set/

https://www.dickblick.com/items/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-essentials-set-5-ml-tube/

https://www.dickblick.com/products/kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolor-paint-pan-sets/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=01664-1249&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURe5VKfrsmLFbSX9jbuFuqfwC8tqCcXHrR8S2M_4Fw2qn5BPsXkbwcBoCRp4QAvD_BwE

https://www.dickblick.com/products/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-half-pans/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=01755-0189&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURecuV4LJGCW-3QDuTvGXQwCd6DE9BRoNPzlgv6u_7bb49R13D1BB3xoCPIwQAvD_BwE

Metallics:

https://www.jerrysartarama.com/finetec-watercolor-halfpan-metal-box-sets?gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURV2DSt7cybhdJJCtPIDOZY9SXtkIDDKkQCGV0VUPG5cy5C0R9RofuBoCKP8QAvD_BwE

https://www.jetpens.com/Kuretake-Gansai-Tambi-Watercolor-Palette-Starry-Colors-6-Color-Set/pd/16729?gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURd4W2G8nWVOepk7meL_uxY6Op0qujT2a9sc-ETBmT30_4mGiMKKgsBoC7jQQAvD_BwE

-Mixing Palette (could be anything nonporous and ideally white in color... like a plate! Or Wax paper!)

- Various sized round brushes between 2 and 10, one or two cups of clean water, and plenty of paper towels or a damp sponge to blot and clean your brushes. Fine detail round brushes smaller than a 2 would be useful too if you have them. I will personally be using a size 2/0, 6, and 10.

- Hair Dryer!

-Painters Tape (optional)

Mix these items with a little time, a clear work surface, a cozy beverage, and get ready to dive into the world of Zentangle (AND WATERCOLOR)!

I look forward to meeting you in class!

To learn more about Zentangle, visit: www.zentangle.com

Students must pre-register via Eventbrite.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me at mhstudio@live.com.

I will e-mail everyone the Zoom link, templates, and other information at least 3 days before the start of class.