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Let's create original, exquisite tree and Christmas ornaments! Using the Zentangle method, wooden cutouts, and sharpies, we will make some beautiful art pieces. The zentangle method is a trademarked process based on a theory developed by founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. “ZEN” means calm and “TANGLE” means a collection of overlapping patterns. ZENTANGLE is the bringing together of the calm and the pattern. Creating Zentangles is also great for improving your fine motor skills and concentration! In this class you will be introduced to a bunch of "tangles" and you will choose the ones you prefer to put on your prepped wooden ornaments. The fee includes 2-prepared ornaments with ribbons. Previous Zentangle experience is not required. All materials are included in the fee. Min age: 14+

Looking for a striking and gorgeous way to decorate for Autumn (and Halloween) that doesn’t involve carving fresh pumpkins? Using only sharpies and craft pumpkins, this class will show you how to use different Zentangle “tangles” to adorn your pumpkin. Zentangle combines drawing intricate lines, curves, and orbs and uses them in repetitive patterns. Encourage your creative expression with this fun and relaxing method of drawing. You will be shown how to draw a variety of tangles then choose the ones you like to use on your pumpkin. Previous Zentangle experience is not required. All materials are included in the fee. Min age: 14+

Discover the meditative, artistic world of Zentangle® created in 2004 by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. It is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (tangles). This class will guide you through the process, from a brief history of Zentangle, through the 8 basic steps of the method, to creating patterns with combinations of lines, dots, and simple curves. Zentangle art is non-representational and unplanned so you can focus on each stroke and not on the end result. But the outcome will surprise you! You will have created a beautiful abstract tile. No artistic experience is required. All materials will be provided by the instructor in class and are yours to keep!