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One thing that I noticed is that when you follow a curved line with your pattern you can see how it gets bigger or smaller as you follow the curve. You can also give your work a title and date on the back. Zentanglers create a signature of sorts, most use initials, and put these in the bottom right hand corner of their Zentangle. If you like, do some shading with a pencil. The four dots, connect the dots, draw spaces, fill spaces in with a variety of designs.

Using your black pen, create a different pattern in each one of the spaces that you have drawn with your pencil.

Using the pencil, sort of “scribble” in some lines, going this way and that, until you have created several spaces on the paper.

Connect the dots with a line, not necessarily a straight one though.

Using a pencil, put a small dot in the each of the corners of your paper.

We have been using a Pentel EnerGel 0.7mm metal point pen and also a Pilot Razorpoint Extra Fine pen. If you visit an art or craft store you most likely will find a “Zentangle” area that has a selection of papers and different pens. Use a black pen that has a fine tip Zentanglers use Pigma Micron 01, 0.25 mm. Zentanglers use an Italian paper called Tiepolo by Fabriano my students and I have been using the BFK Reeves 100% cotton paper. You can use any size paper you like, but I do think a square is a good idea. Here are some “basics” to get you started… I invited my students to give this art a try, and oh my, did they ever take off! They are waaaaay better at this than I am, but I am learning! I have just started to experiment with this process and am learning what kinds of patterns tend to work in different spaces. The size of the artwork actually can be any size (they just refer to it by a slightly different name) and color can be added as well.

However, these are not a prerequisite as artists are invited to make whatever pattern feels right and that pleases them. The creators of the Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, have created a variety of patterns that you will see used by those who Zentangle. The “zen” part of it is that it can be a very relaxing and meditative experience. The small size allows for a work of art that can be completed in a relatively short period of time. It is typically done on a 3 ½” x 3 ½” paper “tile” using a pencil and a black pen. Zentangle teaches that 'Anything is Possible One Stroke at a Time,™' and it really is true.What is Zentangling and how can it help you teach art?Ī Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of art created by a collection of patterns. "It is wonderful to get into a state of relaxed focus and mindfulness from something so simple and enjoyable. At the conference, Jennifer not only learned to make amazing art, but how the “zen” part of “Zentangle” works. In 2016, Jennifer traveled to Providence, Rhode Island to learn the Zentangle drawing method from founders Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. She has a bachelor’s degree in art from San Jose State University. Jennifer Barber ( has over 20 years experience as an artist in the Bay Area. You will leave with a finished tile and supplies to make a few more at home.Īges: This workshop is suitable for adults as well as (accompanied) children, age 10 and up.

The class includes a beginning Zentangle kit (with a pen, pencil, tortillon) and Zentangle tiles. Really, is there a more purr-fect way to unwind from the week, and build a skill that will help de-stress all year long, than an artful meditation in the midst of wonderful cats? And an evening class may be perfectly spent with a relaxing beverage close at hand - bring one and enjoy! It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction, and ushering in an increased sense of personal well-being. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, stress relieving, and fun activity, which is a simple way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.