Karen Crittenden has been an artist/photographer her entire life. She has a degree in Fine Arts having achieved this later in her life. She became enamored of mandala art after having seen spirals on ancient burial mounds in Ireland and the mandala work Tibetan Monks make and then ‘brush’ away. She has been drawing mandala art for over 20 years and has won awards in local art shows for her art work and photography.
Karen has worked in many mediums including paper, paint, found items and photography. Her art work has won awards in local art shows and in recent time she did have a solo show of her art works. She enjoys sharing her understanding of mediums through workshops, group and individual lessons.
Basics of Zentangle I In this beginning workshop we will discuss the history of Zentangle and complete at least two tiles. Zentangle is a meditative art form and is very helpful in dealing with stress, anxiety and self care. Supplies provided for a small fee of $8-this will pay for both I and II. Adults Only. Sankofa: Friday, July 14.
Basics of Zentangle II In this second workshop we will work with more tangles and different size tiles to draw on. We will leave this workshop with at least 2 completed tiles and an idea of how to use ‘strings’ and combining tangles. Please bring your supply kit from previous class References for further exploration will be offered. If you did not attend part I you will need to pay a small fee of $6 for supplies. Adults Only. Sankofa: Saturday July 15.
Making your own tarot cards of the 13 major arcana part 1. In this workshop we will work to understand the meanings behind the 13 cards of the major arcana and prepare your 13 ‘bases’ to be ready for the next workshop. A small fee of $10 covers all 3 workshops in this series. Adults Only. Sirius Rising: Monday, July 17
Making your own tarot cards of the 13 major arcana part 2. In this workshop we will work to understand the meanings behind the 13 cards of the major arcana and prepare your 13 ‘bases’ to be ready for the next workshop. A small fee of $10 covers all 3 workshops in this series. Adults Only. Sirius Rising: Wednesday, July 19
Make your own tarot of the 13 major arcana part 3. We will work to finalize your 13 cards and seal them for protection of your art works. Discussion for future work e.g. size, materials and where to get more information to continue working on your own deck of tarot. It is not recommended that you join at this point to make a deck BUT you may come and observe. Adults Only. Sirius Rising, Friday, July 21