Beatrice Aronas CZT
Beatrice Aronas is a native of Lithuania living in New York, USA. She is an artisan who
enjoys working with metal jewelry, wire looping, knitting, crochet, and other handcrafts. She discovered Zentangle® as a way to relax and cultivate a sense of calm, and in 2016 (Class 22) she became a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). She has been teaching Zentangle ever since. Beatrice shares Zentangle at retreats, in community settings, drug rehabilitation centers, private classes, and with friends and family. Her approach is inclusive and welcoming, emphasizing creativity as a path toconnection and well-being.As a yoga teacher, Beatrice sees many similarities between yoga and Zentangle. Both practices encourage mindfulness, self-acceptance, and a non-judgmental, non-
competitive way of being. Educated as a journalist and a lover of books and travel,
Beatrice is especially drawn to Zentangle for its inexhaustible possibilities for self-expression using simple lines and dots, and for its power to bring people together. She offers a workshop titled “Writing a Letter, the Zentangle Way.”
Yvonne Westover CZT
Yvonne is a Certified Zentangle Teacher ™ (Seminar 13) who also holds a degree in Fine Art. A lifelong artist, she often enjoys the process more than the outcome. Her work has
been published and produced in magazines, calendars, stationery and accessories. She has led art workshops, camps and school programs for young and old since 2012. Yvonne grew up next door to Toronto’s Airport and when she’s not making art, she spends her time with her head in the clouds as a Flight Attendant. Yvonne is a collector of patterns & pebbles, the dessert menu is required reading and snow is her favourite season! She is thrilled to be returning to teach at Tangle On’s Spring Fling & Autumn in Elora this year and is excited to be developing a new workshop just for this event. Her travels are sure to inspire something interesting!
Chari-Lynn Rethmeier CZT
Chari-Lynn is a Three year Honours graduate of Georgian College School of Design and Visual Arts. She has been working as an artist since 1997. Chari-Lynn trained as a Certified Zentangle Teacher in October 2010, CZT #4, teaching Zentangle since completing her training, both in person and now online, to individual, small and large groups and at a variety of schools including the Haliburton School of Design and Visual Arts, Blue Mountain Foundation of the Arts, Barrie Art Club and ArtSpark.
Kelly Barone CZT
Kelly is an art educator, and artist who loves to play with new ideas. Working in
watercolor, pen and ink, botanical alchemy and illustration, nature has a heavy influence on much of her work. She has taught and exhibited both domestically and internationally in multiple mediums and regularly works with varied populations. Owner of Whimsy by Kelly, you can find her in her studio located in the historic district of Allentown in Downtown Buffalo NY inside Hiraeth House. “I believe art is for everyone, my youngest student is 4 and my oldest is 97. You can do this, you just have to remember that your imagination is magic”.
Ting Su CZT
Chin-Tin Su (Ting Su) is an artist & CZT Asia #2. Ting has been a creative for as long as she can remember. Drawing, bookbinding, graphic design, metalsmithing, foil stamping, wool felt, patchwork, calligraphy, mixed media, decoupage, henna, origami, photography and gardening are her interests. With both a Master of Art and a Master of Fine Art degrees, Ting is inclined to incorporate many unique techniques, bringing the Zentangle art form to inspiring new levels. Sharing her knowledge with her friends and students in Canada and in Taiwan, is an important part of Ting’s life. She has also been a volunteer at her kids elementary school where she enjoys reading the children stories and teaching them to draw. To find Ting’s fanciful designs, check out her online presence on Instagram and Facebook – ting_tanglexzentangle https://www.facebook.com/CZTtingletangle/ .
Sheila Jarvie CZT
Sheila discovered Zentangle® in 2013 and became a Certified Zentangle Teacher that
same year. She also became a Neurographic Specialist in 2020 and enjoys combining it with the Zentangle method. Now retired, teaching was the foundation of her working career in the public education system, health care and senior community support. Recently, she has been involved in developing and offering online art courses via Zoom. Artistic interests include acrylics, stained glass, calligraphy, fabric arts, Neurographica and Zentangle. Sheila lives in the town of Wellesley, near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario in the heart of Mennonite country. She is a lifelong learner and gets great enjoyment in sharing different art forms with others. The blessing of two young grandsons brings her great joy, love and inspiration. Sheila is excited to participate in Autumn in Eora 2026.
Beth Adams CZT
Beth is a fun loving artist and a lifelong learner. Her friends would say she has a giving and sharing spirit and always wears a smile. She spent her teaching career first as a secondary school Family Studies teacher then as a Librarian.
In retirement Beth found Zentangle and became a CZT 20. In addition to her Zentangle activities, Beth also does Calligraphy, Chinese Brush Painting, Book Binding and Jewelry Making. Her greatest joy is helping others whenever she can.
Rashim Bhargava CZT
Rashim is a CZTEU#4 and an accomplished educator and artist with nearly 30 years of
experience in teaching. Her passion for literacy earned her the Nation Builders Award, while her deep love for art shapes her current endeavors. Her art is driven by a deep belief in the power of creativity to connect and spread sunshine. Rashim’s love for Zentangle is rooted in its therapeutic qualities, where she combines teaching, well-being, and art to help others unwind, and tap into their inner creativity. As a retired Principal, Rashim now blends her expertise in education and art, sharing the transformative qualities of Zentangle through workshops that foster creativity, peace, and personal satisfaction. She co-founded the Zen Gulf Café, where she continues to promote the Zentangle Method, helping individuals from diverse backgrounds connect through art. Her workshops focus on more than just learning techniques; they aim to create a sense of joy, community, and mindfulness. Rashim’s art style combines traditional elements with contemporary influences, reflecting a rich cultural diversity. She also enjoys applying her background in furnishing design to create functional art pieces. Through her social media presence as Vyaan Art, Rashim inspires to embrace creativity, build meaningful connections, spread warmth and encouragement across borders.
Brenda Shaver CZT
Brenda found the Zentangle Method ® in January 2012, and became a CZT 8 the following month in Providence, Rhode Island. Immediately she knew this amazing art form was special and a natural progression to her already innovative career. Brenda has spent her entire life involved in the arts and crafts industry as an entrepreneur and teacher. She is a passionista about bringing people together and learning from others. Brenda is a personal testament that the benefits of Zentangle work as she shares its magic in workshops and retreats with students of every age and ability. Creativity, inspiration, and imagination are constant everyday necessities for Brenda. Her other interests include spending as much time as possible with her three grandchildren and her family. Life is Good!