During 2024 in celebration and recognition of Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary Zentangle HQ has launched a year-long project as described in their newsletter:
We will be journaling our way through the 20th Anniversary celebration. Each month we will fill our pages and inspire you to do the same. Together we will highlight thoughts, ideas, tangles, and tiles – there is so much to celebrate! In honor of our 20th Anniversary, we are offering a special journal bundle for you to journey through this year with us. We have created a special 20th Anniversary Journal Bundle. ($47.00) Available for a limited time:
Join us as we tangle and journal our way through the monthly themes of the Zentangle Method’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration. This bundle contains a blank Zentangle Journal filled with beautiful pages of ivory drawing paper. The journal is accompanied by a Zentangle branded tool pouch with Micron 01, Micron PN, mini graphite pencil, and a tortillon. Also included is an 8-Steps Bookmark and a pack of photo corners. Keeping a tangling journal is a great way to explore new tangles and tangleations, mount finished tiles, and experiment with other mixed media or scrapbooking techniques to capture all your tangled expressions on your creative journey.
BTW – here’s the link if you’d like to get just the blank Zentangle Journal ($32.95) to follow along through the year.
This page on TanglePatterns will be updated with links to the Zentangle posts and YouTube videos as they appear, so bookmark it and return frequently to see the latest updates and keep track of the overall Journal Project chronology.
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QUICK LINKS
January – February – March – April – May – June
July – August – September – October – November – December
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JANUARY 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Gratitude
1. January 16 – Introductory Video (12:39) – Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary Journal Project – with Molly and Martha.
Molly and Martha introduce the year-long Zentangle Journal Project. Below is an edited summary describing an overview of the project. Also shown are a variety of journals and innovative ways they’ve been used to incorporate tangles, tiles and journaling techniques.
It’s been 20 years since the first official Zentangle class and we wanted to start on the first of a new year to honor this. And why not celebrate for a whole year!
So one of the things we’re going to be doing for all of 2024 is presenting a theme for every month starting with January. And then flowing through all these really fun themes and we’re going to be honoring different aspects of the Zentangle Method, Zentangle history and everything in between.
Every month there’ll be newsletters and blogs, and maybe tutorials, special products and things like that.
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2. January 16 – The 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method
Blog Post: The 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method: A Tutorial
YouTube Video (11:30) – The 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method – with Julie Willand. NOTE: “As an homage to the lessons from the Original Kit DVD, this lesson has no sound/spoken instruction.”
Today we are going back to basics and taking a moment to savor the 8 Steps of the Zentangle Method. In this lesson, we slow down and work deliberately through the 8 foundational steps and explore the roots of the Zentangle Method.
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3. January 23 – Journal Prompt
Journal Prompt: Create a page in your journal dedicated to then and now. Add an early tile of yours and a more recent one and reflect on how your practice has evolved over the years and what has remained the same.
4. January 30 – Blog Post – It is Just a Suggestion, Not a Demand. A blog post from Molly.
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FEBRUARY 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: From the Heart
5. February 1 – Newsletter
If you are journaling along with us, we encourage you to turn to a new page and take a moment to reflect on what fills your heart and surround those things by your favorite tangle.
6. February 13 – Blog Post – Heart Strings. Blog post with video (26.55), Molly and Julie explore a heart string and 5xPhive tiles.
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MARCH 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Birth of Zentangle
7. March 1 – Newsletter
This month, as we begin to look back at the beginning of the Zentangle Method’s journey, we invite you to look back at the beginning of your Zentangle journey. Open a new spread in your journal and reflect on when you first found the Zentangle Method. Are there tangles that remind you of your early journey? How does it feel to explore those tangles now?
8. March 5 – Blog Post – ICSO. Rick and Maria explain how the term icso for elemental strokes came about. Included is this journal prompt:
“Write ICSO in large letters on your page. Use the letters as a string/guide for your tangles. As you tangle, pay attention to each line and which elemental stroke it uses.
Maybe, use tangles that utilize only 1 elemental stroke at a time, like indyrella, keeko, knightsbridge, etc.”
9. March 15 to April 2 – Project Pack #23 – The Birth of the Zentangle Method™:
A 10-day series of video tutorials posting every other day, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the birth of the Zentangle Method.
This year, 2024, will mark twenty years since the first official public Zentangle class was given. In honor of this monumental milestone, we thought it appropriate to spend the whole year celebrating. Zentangle Project Pack No. 23 will honor those initial strokes that resulted in the birth of the Zentangle Method.
Project Pack #23 can be purchased here, $39.95. Here is the TanglePatterns Project Pack #23 Summary.
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APRIL 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: No Mistakes!
10. April 4 – Newsletter
Julie writes,
“Whenever I talk to people who practice the Zentangle Method, most everyone agrees that the method is about so much more than just putting pen to paper. The philosophies behind the Zentangle Method are just as powerful as the benefits of creating beautiful art.
One of the greatest gifts I think that the Zentangle Method has to offer is the No Mistakes philosophy.
“No Mistakes” does not mean that mistakes or missteps do not happen, it is about how we handle those mistakes and missteps. …
During the month of April, we will explore this philosophy by looking back at all the ways we have embraced it over the years.”
In 2019, we took a deep dive into the No Mistakes philosophy in Zentangle Project Pack No. 06. We invite you to revisit these lessons and stories as we celebrate this month. Learn all about Maria’s ink stained journal in the PP06 Introduction video.
Open up to a new spread dedicated to No Mistakes. Take a moment to reflect on how this philosophy has shifted your perspective both on and off the tile. Are there tangles or techniques that you have not tried for fear that you will not do them the “right way”? Use these pages to explore those tangles and techniques and remember… No Mistakes!
11. April 25 – Video – Tangle the Spill
“Tangle along with Molly Hollibaugh and Julie Willand from Zentangle, Inc as they explore a fun Zentangle trend to honor the No Mistakes philosophy, Tangling the Spill“.
The video references Maria’s spilled ink journal of Project Pack #06.
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MAY 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Be Well, Be You, Bijou
12. May 1 – Newsletter
“We knew we could not celebrate Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary without a month dedicated to our beloved mascot, Bijou.
In honor of Bijou and Mental Health Awareness Month, we are embarking on a 21 day challenge where we will delve into one tangle on one 3Z tile a day*. We invite you to find 15-20 minutes each day to tangle along with us, Bijou, and the Zentangle Community, allowing your pen to soothe your soul.“
This 21-day series begins Friday, May 10th.
As an alternative to the 3Z tiles we are also invited to use the daily prompts in our 20th Anniversary Journal if we prefer.
13. May 9 – Newsletter – What to Expect
Outlines what to expect in this 21-day series and includes Tips and Resources. Of particular note is the daily videos are with very limited audio:
The audio will be very simplified for these lessons. You will hear a little music at the beginning and at the end, but the rest is limited to the sounds of the pens and pencils working on the tiles. Enjoy the quiet or put on your own calming music.
14. 21-Day Series Daily Tangle Prompts & Bijou Cartoons (remember, these videos have little or no audio)
Molly writes, “This year, I thought to revisit my mom’s dream of becoming a ‘cartooniste’. I asked her to create 21 Bijou comics for each day of the series.“
FULL VIDEOS ARE ALSO POSTED ON TANGLE PAGES TOO.
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- May 10 – Newsletter – Day 1 Video – (08:00) – Cartoon by Maria: It had to Bijou. Tangling with Julie: Doodah.
- May 11 – Newsletter – Day 2 Video – (08:28) – Cartoon by Maria: I tangle. What is your superpower? Tangling with Molly: Indy-Rella.
- May 12 – Newsletter – Day 3 Video – (06:45) – Cartoon by Maria: Sometimes it’s hard to be present. Tangling with Julie: Hurry.
- May 13 – Newsletter – Day 4 Video – (11:38) – Cartoon by Maria: Take a walk on the wild side. Tangling with Rick: Flux.
- May 14 – Newsletter – Day 5 Video – (06:17) – Cartoon by Maria: Remember to stop & smell the roses. Tangling with Julie: Florz.
- May 15 – Newsletter – Day 6 Video – (11:38) – Cartoon by Maria: It’s tangle o’clock somewhere. Tangling with Maria: Purk.
- May 16 – Newsletter – Day 7 Video – (14:56) – Cartoon by Maria: Enjoy the shade. Tangling with Molly: Braze.
- May 17 – Newsletter – Day 8 Video – (13:51 ) – Cartoon by Maria: And he chose …. the string less traveled. Tangling with Rick: Fescu.
- May 18 – Newsletter – Day 9 Video – (16:38) – Cartoon by Maria: Happiness comes in waves. Tangling with Maria: Rixty.
- May 19 – Newsletter – Day 10 Video – (11:04) – Cartoon by Maria: To thine own shell be true. Tangling with Martha: Betweed.
- May 20 – Newsletter – Day 11 Video – (11:34) – Cartoon by Maria: We all have a shaky day once in a while, even Bijou. Tangling with Rick: Paradox.
- May 21 – Newsletter – Day 12 Video – (15:57) – Cartoon by Maria: I am very shellective with how I spend my time. Tangling with Martha: Moon Pie.
- May 22 – Newsletter – Day 13 Video – (12:03) – Cartoon by Maria: Friends come in all shapes. Tangling with Molly: Crazy Cadent.
- May 23 – Newsletter – Day 14 Video – (10:27) – Cartoon by Maria: Bijou flourishes. Tangling with Molly: Festune.
- May 24 – Newsletter – Day 15 Video – (14:46) – Cartoon by Maria: You are Gourd-geous. Tangling with Molly: Scena.
- May 25 – Newsletter – Day 16 Video – (17:18) – Cartoon by Maria: Seek and ye shell find. Tangling with Martha: Printemps.
- May 26 – Newsletter – Day 17 Video – (11:21) – Cartoon by Maria: Bijou turns over a new leaf. Tangling with Maria: Quabog.
- May 27 – Newsletter – Day 18 Video – (08:10) – Cartoon by Maria: Where’s Bijou? Tangling with Julie: Marasu.
- May 28 – Newsletter – Day 19 Video – (17:04) – Cartoon by Maria: Bijou teaches balance. Tangling with Maria: Yincut.
- May 29 – Newsletter – Day 20 Video – (13:12) – Cartoon by Maria: Weeeeee! Tangling with Rick: Spoken.
- May 30 – Newsletter – Day 21 Video – (14:07) – Cartoon by Maria: We shell overcome … Tangling with Martha: Mooka.
May 30 – Wrap Up Video (09:37).
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JUNE 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Certified Zentangle Teachers
15. June 3 – Newsletter:
We could not celebrate the 20th anniversary of Zentangle without taking a moment to celebrate the tireless tanglers who have spread this method far and wide. Each and every one of them draws from their own experiences to guide their students, with more passion and gratitude than we could ever imagine.
Over the next few weeks, we will celebrate our nearly 8,000 Certified Zentangle Teachers in 82 countries around the world and the community that they have helped build.
… Shading your Zentangle art is just as much part of the method as the tangles themselves. Adding shades of gray can add dimension and character to your art and allows you to play with both light and dark. Shading can also be daunting and intimidating.
In your journal this month, we are focusing on shading. We encourage you to push the limits by adding layers and layers (and more layers) of contrast to create an illusion of light and dark.
In between the tangles, reflect on if you have ever taken a Zentangle class with a CZT or followed a tutorial that really pushed you outside of your comfort zone. How did that go? What did you learn?
16. June 13 – Newsletter: “We hereby declare July 15th the International Day of Zentangle.”
In honor of this very special day, we would like to invite all of you to join us for a LIVE online tangling event. July 15, 2024, 10:00am EST
Materials needed: 3.5″ square Zentangle tile, black micron, graphite pencil, tortillion.
More details on how to join us will follow.
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JULY 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Teatime
17. July 1 – Newsletter:
Do you have a tradition or ritual in your life that you hold near and dear to your heart? Perhaps something with your family, community or even just for yourself.
As you think about how these rituals and traditions hold us together and surround us with comfort, tangle around your thoughts focusing on borders and border tangles.
18. July 2 – Blog Post – Teatime. Zentangle HQ crew members share thoughts about their 10 am teatime tradition.
19. July 15 – International Day of Zentangle. A live online tangling event. Zentangle introduces the new tangle Idoz.
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AUGUST 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Aura
20. August 1 – Newsletter:
We have a little saying here at Zentangle, Inc.
When in doubt, aura.
In the Zentangle Method, we define aura as a line drawn equidistant to another line or tangle, that follows the shape of the existing line or tangle, like a halo or a ripple in a pond.
When you are feeling stuck or not sure what your next stroke should be, you can always add an aura. An aura is both reflective and inventive. An aura is responsive to your previous stroke, but at the same time allows options to pave new, uncharted territories in your creative adventures. It holds you accountable for your past but supports and assures you that you can go forward in many beautiful directions. Aura is all about connections.
This month, we’ll delve into the significance of aura, both on and off the tile.
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SEPTEMBER 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: Mosaic Magic
21. September 3 – Newsletter, Blog:
Have you experienced the magic of the mosaic? Whether in a class with others or with your own tiles, the mosaic offers a moment for gratitude, appreciation and reflection.
Choose a spread in your journal and trace a tile repeatedly on a page, side by side. We recommend a Bijou or 3Z tile. Tangle each tile space, maybe with the same exercise in each tile or a composition that flows from one space to the next.
On the opposite page, reflect on your own mosaic experience.
22. September 12 – Video: Mosaic Strings on Translucen-Z Tiles
Julie tangles Flux, Tripoli and Tipple on a Translucen-Z tile. (31:44)
23. September 17 – Blog: Maria’s Mysaic
24. September 24 – Blog: The Zentangle Mosaic App Scavenger Hunt
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OCTOBER 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: “Anything is possible … one stroke at a time.”
25. October 1 – Newsletter, Blog:
Starting a big Zentangle project can feel a little daunting. You may ask yourself, how am I going to finish?
One stroke at a time.
Open to a blank page in your journal and fill the entire page with a string, creating many different spaces for tangles. Over the course of this month, celebrate Anything Is Possible … One Stroke at a Time by filling your spaces one at a time, slowly and deliberately. By the end of the month, you will have filled the entire page, one stroke at a time.
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NOVEMBER 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: The Zentangle Foundation
26. November 1 – Newsletter, Blog:
Do you know someone who would benefit from the Zentangle Method?
This month, we encourage you to share the Zentangle Method with a friend, family member, coworker or community member. In your journal, add the tile you created and reflect on the experience.
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DECEMBER 2024 JOURNAL PROMPT: TBA
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Thank you very much for giving us a dedicated page to the 20 year anniversary posts and prompts! So easy when it’s all in one place – great for checking what I’ve worked on and what I am still reflecting upon haha <3
Chronology page updated: added May’s prompt for Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary Journal Project.
FYI – I’m updating this Chronology page daily with links for May’s 21-Day Mental Health Awareness Month tangling challenge that began yesterday, part of Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary Journal Project and celebrations. Bookmark and visit often 🙂
Chronology page updated: added September’s prompt for Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary Journal Project.
Chronology page updated: added October’s prompt for Zentangle’s 20th Anniversary Journal Project.