CZT 31 was attended by people from . . .  

Once again we are reminded that the common language of pattern and beauty knows no boundaries of age, custom, or country.

This was an exciting class with one of the youngest and oldest CZTs, along with family and neighbors. Also attending was a wide range of backgrounds and interests ranging from quilters to sound engineers, from designers to research scientists, from health care professionals to retirees looking to give back to their communities. It was a wonderful gathering.

After Pierre's talk, we invited some other guests to the stage for a historic photo:

Next to Maria is Pierre, then Kate Vanoncini. Kate owns and manages General Pencil, the oldest (and only) pencil manufacturer in the United States. General Pencil supplies all our graphite, white charcoal and watercolor pencils.

Between Kate and Rick is "Turtle Wayne" (an artist who almost exclusively draws turtles!). Wayne was at #31 as the representative of Sakura of America which has provided all our pens since the very first days of Zentangle.

We are particularly thrilled that these three people could be together with us at the same time as they represent the key three ingredients . . . paper, pencil and pen . . . of the Zentangle Method. Each one is a CZT and all are close personal friends.

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Not only was this a fabulous experience, it was wonderful too meet everyone and understand the people behind Zentangle . . . a pleasure as well as a blessing! Thank you so much -- for everything!   -- LS

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Thanks so much for all of your work coordinating our wonderful training!  I had a fantastic time and have already booked a series of 4 classes at a local fabric arts class!   

You said you felt it was an unlikely thing that  you would end up to teaching art....I'm in the same boat....my sister was always the artist, well....here I am.  I am booked to teach and others are interested!   The woman who has this shop was amazed when I showed her my journal from CZT training!  

I believe this training has been the inspiration I needed to move things forward!!  

Thanks to you and your family!   -- GB

I just want to thank you for [this] amazing opportunity.

I went with my heart open and a smile and came back with my heart full and my mind so inspired that I feel that I have to share my knowledge as soon as I am able.

The days spent with so many like-minded people was a balm that I had no idea I needed so much.  I tried to mingle and meet as many people as I could and each encounter was a source of joy and enlightenment.   We all came from different backgrounds and places, but we all spoke the same language.  

I also want to  praise all the Zentangle Crew for being so helpful, kind and patient.  All the small details did not go unnoticed.  From the flowers on the tables, to the little banners on the donuts, it was all delightful!   -- EA