Interested in learning a relaxing drawing style? Come learn Zentangle! Monday, March 30 from 7-8pm in the Community Room. This is an adults only program and space is strictly limited. Registration is required, so sign up now!
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle Method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.
Here are some of the benefits others have enjoyed from practicing the Zentangle Method:
- Relaxation
- Simple and quick access to mindfulness
- Non-verbal journalling
- Insomnia (Improved sleep by creating Zentangle art before bedtime)
- Self-esteem
- Inspiration
- Panic attacks (For fear of flying, creating Zentangle art during takeoff and landing)
- Modify behavior
- Being part of a supportive and fun community
- Create beautiful works of art
- Nurture and develop creative abilities
- Relieve stress
- Improve eye/hand coordination
- Develop/rehabilitate fine motor skills
- Team building and group focus
- Therapy
- Anger management
- Addiction therapy tool
- Diet aide
- Early artist development and appreciation
- Increase attention span and ability to concentrate
- Home schooling
- Brainstorming
- Problem Solving
- Design inspiration
- Stretching and warm-up for artists
Certified Zentangle instructor Mimi Topping has been a New Jersey certified art teacher for 18 years and served for 10 years as an art therapist for psychiatric and chemical dependency rehabilitation. She conducts workshops for schools and organizations across the State and presents at professional showcases throughout the area.
