PO Box 413, Leeds, NY 12451, US
Zentangle®
The Wonderful World of Zentangle®
I have had a daily mindful meditation practice for over 30+ years. But once I discovered the wonderful and creative world of Zentangle, my meditation practice changed forever. Created by artist Maria Thomas and long-time meditation practitioner Rick Roberts, zentangle® is an easy to learn, fun, and creative way to create calm and focus in everyday life.
Zentangle is a mindful meditation method where you create beautiful structured images called "tangles ." If you can draw a dot, s curve, an orb, or a straight line, you can do zentangle. What is even better is that there is no up or down, no right or wrong way to create tangles. There are no mistakes as well. Zentangle is for everyone, whether you are an artist or not.
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Classes are available online, in our studio, and at Columbia Greene Community College.
Check out class descriptions by clicking the button below.
Drawing Meditation: 3 two hr. Classes
$90.00
Join me on a 6 hr. journey (a series of three two-hour classes) designed to give an in-depth approach to the celebrated Zentangle® drawing meditation method. The classes include an introduction to the eight stages of zentangle®, eight official "tanlges®," shading, and how to add color. Grab your favorite art supplies, which should include:
- black sakura® pen (.01) white sakura® pen (.05)
- white paper size 3.5 x 3.5 (card stock works well here)
- a smudge stick (tortillons), otherwise known as a blending stick
- watercolors, watercolor pencils, colored pens, etc.
You will find all of the above items at Michaels, Walmart, Joannes, etc.
Reviews
What Students and Friends are Saying
On an autumn evening in September 2020 - amid the chaos of back-to-(virtual)-school, careers and household chores - the Verisk Financial Parents Network took to some for an hour of peace and fun. We were determined to carve out time for ourselves as an employee group to learn a new skill that sounded wonderful but was something many of us had never done before or were unsure we could actually handle !
What a great surprise to have Andrea "enter" our homes and present us all with kits - lovingly assembled and pre-mailed. We sat with anticipation of how we would be able to relly do this, without "messing up" or revealing our complete lack of drawing ability.
We were so excited when Andrea showed us, step by step in her soothing manner, that we really could produce beautiful works of art while not even noticing how our breathing had slowed, our heart rates had settled down, and we were actually relaxing!
A huge thank you to Andrea for opening our corporate hearts and minds to the zentangle® method and its myriad possibilities!!
Quote from our Company President after the session:
"Thank you for organizing!!! That was awesome!!! Made my week!"
Lisa, Administrative Assistant
Verisk Financial/Argus
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For all who visit this page, please know that Andi and I were grad school survivors/ride share idea mongers for 2 1/2 years. Our grad training took us to many deep places which neither of us ever left in creative practices and enjoyment. Andi will teach anyone who thinks a thought to find creative interest and transformation. ----Aliceann
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I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class. Your guidance was clear and empowering. Thank you for helping me ease my anxiety. --- Patty
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You said that if I could draw a straight line I could do drawing mindful meditation. Well, you were right! I don't have to be an artist to do this wonderfully powerful meditation. Since your classes, I have become a daily tangler. I love this! ----Sue
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The third time is still a charm. Thanks so much for bringing another Zentangle workshop to Pine Plains. It was much enjoyed by both the young and older participants. I know they'll enjoy continuing their learning experience with the kits that you provide. Wonderful job! ----Janet