Zentangle Basics (Level 1)

Zentangle Beginner’s Course

What you’ll learn
Create beautiful art in a very easy to learn and fun way
Art as a therapy to relax, de-stress and rejuvenate
Practice art as a way of life
To draw without bothering about any prior artistic background
Requirements
None
Description
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 Zentangle2. Origin of Zentangle3. Underlying Principles and Philosophy of Zentangle4. Benefits of Zentangle Practice5. Zentangle basic terminology6. No Mistakes Philosophy 7. The String Theory8. What is Zentangle Method of Drawing8. Drawing our first Zentangle tile together using four basic tangles.9. Resources and Information10. 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-imageZentangle® 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.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Zentangle, its origin, basic principles and benefits

Lecture 1 Introduction to Zentangle, its origin, basic principles and benefits

Lecture 2 Zentangle Basic Terminology

Section 2: Tools and Supplies

Lecture 3 Tools and Supplies

Section 3: No Mistakes Philosophy

Lecture 4 No Mistakes Philosophy

Section 4: The String Theory

Lecture 5 The String Theory

Section 5: The Zentangle Method

Lecture 6 The Zentangle Method of Drawing

Section 6: Drawing a tile – tangles Printemps, Florz, Crescentmoon and Hollibaugh

Lecture 7 Session 7A Drawing a tile – Part 1

Lecture 8 Session 7B Drawing a tile – Part 2

Section 7: Resources and Information

Lecture 9 Resources and Information

Section 8: Wrap Up

Lecture 10 Wrap Up

Lecture 11 Bonus Lecture

Anyone who is interested in Living Life and Expressing & Healing themselves through Art form