
Explore the Zentangle method: origin by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, mindful tangling, and abstract art with minimal tools. Embrace the no-mistakes philosophy and build confidence, focus, and group activity.
Learn Zentangle basics: define tiles, tangles, and deconstruct into elemental strokes with step outs; explore strings, enhancements, translations, mosaics, and Zentangle inspired art.
Explore essential Zentangle tools: 3.5x3.5 inch acid-free tiles (240–300 gsm), Sakura micron pen 01, and shading aids like pencils and blending stumps; enjoy freehand drawing with no erasers.
Embrace the no mistakes philosophy in Zentangle by treating every line as an opportunity, finishing the tile, and using variations, tangleations, or drama tangles to transform imperfect strokes.
Explore how a string divides the tile into sections, providing structure, direction, and focus for Zentangle, while remaining a pencil-drawn, invisible guide.
Learn the eight-step Zentangle method of drawing as a mindful ceremony, from gratitude and corner dots to borders, strings, tangling crescent moon patterns, auras, shading, and signing your tile.
Learn to draw your first bijou Zentangle tile by applying crescentmoon, printemps, hollibaugh, and florz with emphasis on aura, shading, and drawing behind without crossing lines.
Explore shading Zentangle tiles without a standard light source, applying graphite techniques to crescent moon, printemps, florz, and hollybaugh. Use blending and the pillow effect to add depth.
Explore authentic Zentangle information from the official website, newsletters, YouTube, and the Mosaic app, and connect with CZTs and the global community for tangles, project packs, and workshops.
Wrap up this beginners Zentangle course by embracing gratitude, starting immediate practice with pen, paper, and gray tones, drawing intuitively one stroke at a time and focusing on the process.
Zentangle Beginner's Course covers all that you need to know as a beginner to start with your Zentangle practice. Zentangle® is a very easy and fun to learn abstract artform which uses certain structured patterns consisting of very elementary strokes to create beautiful artwork. In this course we will be learning about:
1. Introduction to Zentangle
2. Origin of Zentangle
3. Underlying Principles and Philosophy of Zentangle
4. Benefits of Zentangle Practice
5. Zentangle basic terminology
6. No Mistakes Philosophy
7. The String Theory
8. What is Zentangle Method of Drawing
8. Drawing our first Zentangle tile together using four basic tangles.
9. Resources and Information
10. Tangle Step outs, Practice Exercises and downloads.
The course will enable you to de-stress, relax and explore your creative side in a very easy way by rejuvinating you
Zentangle® is very meditative art form. Zentangle® is not mindless doodling or scribbling where something else is the primary thought on your mind, Zentangle® instils mindfulness. The patterns require repetitive strokes which are drawn in a deliberate way, with full attention and awareness, but with an open mind. A true mediation. As they call it Zen...Tangle...
Since mistakes don’t matter, the stress of perfection isn’t there, no judgements, no right or wrong, just pure art...helps deal with low self esteem or negative self-image
Zentangle® as a metaphor for life –the underlying principles of Zentangle® are applicable to real life situations and its benefits translate to all aspects of life. Eg, no mistakes, one stroke at a time, deconstruct, don’t worry about outcome, come out of your shell and many more.
So join me in my journey and learn what is special about putting pen to paper the Zentagle way.