ABOUT PASSAGE BY DESIGN

Hi, I'm Cindy

A gentle guide for women 50+ ready to nurture their artist soul. No experience needed — it's just paper and paint.

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Cindy in her studio
MY STORY

Creativity Heals

For years, I watched women silence the creative voice inside them — telling themselves they weren't "artistic enough," or that art was something reserved for other people. I believed it too, once.

Then life did what life does. Transitions. Decisions. A health challenge or two. And through it all, art quietly kept showing up as a companion, a calmer, and a gentle way home to myself.

Passage By Design is my invitation to you: a warm, welcoming space where women 50-100 can breathe into their artist souls and discover that everyone is creative in some way or another — yes, that includes you.

WHAT I BELIEVE

The Heart of My Work

A few gentle truths that guide everything I create and share.

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No Experience Needed

It's just paper and paint. Truly. Come as you are.

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Gentle & Authentic

Real creativity, warm community, zero jargon or judgment.

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Creativity Heals

Art supports transitions, transformations, and everyday joy.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME

Rooted in Practice & Community

Years of teaching, tangling, and tending to creative souls.

Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Trained to guide beginners and seasoned artists alike into the meditative practice of Zentangle.

Facilitator for Women 50+

Live and online circles designed for confidence, joy, and connection at every stage of life.

Creator of Signature Courses

Introduction to Zentangle®, Tangle Zone, Creative Expressions with Nature & Tangling, Art Sampler, Women in Art, and The Creative Playground.

Writer & Community Builder

Weekly blog posts and newsletters exploring how creativity supports healing, mental health, and everyday transformation.

A FREE GIFT FOR YOU

Four Ways to Nurture Your Creative Spirit

A free e-book with four gentle, doable ways to bring calm, serenity, and quiet confidence into your life through creativity. It's a beautiful place to begin — or begin again.

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LET'S CONNECT

Come Say Hello

Whether you're curious about a course, wondering if creativity is really "for you" (spoiler: it is), or just want to share a hello — I'd love to hear from you.

Drop your info on the right and I'll be in touch. Warmly, kindly, and with paint on my fingers.

Email: info@cindywinsel.com

Phone: 3038860540

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