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Introduction to Zentangle
November 12, 2020
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful abstract 
images by drawing structured patterns. No experience with art is required- if you can write your name- you can create a small Zentangle masterpiece, one stroke at a time! It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. The Zentangle Method of art meditation is enjoyed all over the world, across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.
One of the wonderful things about this art method is that the supply list is simple and portable so you can create art wherever you go!
Supplies you’ll need for class:
- One 3.5” square piece of white paper (which we call a “tile”). I recommend a thick cardstock (the nicest paper you have!), cut out into a square with 3.5 inch (8.9 cm long sides). As an option- you can print out this square tiles outline pdf onto 8.5” x 11” paper and cut it out! I put several squares on this printable pdf so you have extra ones to continue creating on your own if you so wish (and to use as much of the paper as possible). We’ll work with this small square piece of paper as our canvas because it’s easier to turn as you draw.
- Black very fine point ink pen (l use Sakura’s Pigma Micron 01 which has a .25mm nib)
- Graphite pencil (most basic graphite pencils will do!)
- Paper/blending stump, tortillon), or q-tip/cotton swab for blending the graphite!
Josh was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his passion and curiosity for the environment began and has continued to grow. During his undergraduate studies, Josh pursued this interest at the University of California at Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
Melissa Dodos developed her passion for creative reuse as a mother of four and elementary educator over the past 25 years. She loves to inspire creativity by connecting people with resources and ideas.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Stephanie began her journey as an educator over twenty years ago working as a preschool teacher in Washington state for a cooperative preschool program affiliated with Whatcom Community College. She loved observing the wonder and curiosity of the children and bringing them out into nature to explore the natural world. She continued her love for learning and got her teaching license and then her Montessori certification and worked as an elementary teacher in Tribal, Public, and Montessori schools. She collaborated to create a school garden and her students loved it so much that it became a special place where they could garden, read, explore, play, and it provided a safe sanctuary for students to calm down and reset when they were having difficult moments.
Morgan’s mermaid soul is always seeking adventure—swimming a relay across the Santa Barbara Channel and taking the first photo of a newborn orca off Anacapa Island being standout experiences close to home.
Lindsay Johnson