Zentangle is a worldwide method of simple, meditative, fun and creative structural patterns that allows the magic to flow from within you creating the most astounding art! Using simple, deliberate strokes that build upon each other, the magic unfolds before your very eyes. This simple yet elegant method is the creation and collaboration between Maria Thomas, a Calligrapher and Rick Roberts a forme
r Zen Monk. Their theory is: "Anything is possible, One stroke at a time". "We believe that life is an art form and that our Zentangle Method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life!"
The Zentangle Method can be used by almost anyone to increase creativity and focus as well as offer an overall feeling of Zen, This art form magically spans all ages, interests and skill sets. If you can draw 5 simple strokes you can create beautiful art. The Zentangle Method has been used not only for meditative practice but also to aid in recovering from physical and psychiatric health issues including stroke, head trauma, high blood pressure, loss of motor function, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, depression, self-esteem, self-confidence, anxiety issues, just plain everyday stress and much more.. So, if you do NOT consider yourself an artist...this class is for YOU! Make amazing art work with simple deliberate strokes while enjoying the process and learning a meditative practice that you will continue to build upon as you learn more. If you DO consider yourself an artist... come learn a new form of art meditation that may enhance and inspire your current artistic ability and is so portable it can be done almost anywhere. Either way... come learn something new for the fun, relaxation and meditation. You deserve the YOU time! Using Music in combination with the Zentangle Process can make it a Magical Meditation! This paring takes you towards a higher state of consciousness of Peace and JOY! The PROCESS takes your mind off of the physical realm, situations, issues, problems or ailments and transforms it into the moment of JUST... pen and paper. This process allows you to just BE! Classes are progressive and reinforce skills, creativity and individuality as well as cohesiveness. This is where the magic begins! No Magic Wand required! Classes start January 2015. Sunni Burton CZT - I come from a family of life-long crafts people, always being surrounded by my creative relatives. I learned to knit at 5 years old, crochet at 7 and clearly remember my Grandmother Edna Burton teaching me Embroidery at a young age. I participate in just about any medium out there, from A to Z. I discovered my love for Zentangle several years ago as I was practicing it without knowing it was an actual art method. I began my journey to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher-CZT in October 2013 when I enrolled in my certification class then had to wait 8 months for the class to roll around. It was absolutely worth the wait as Maria, Rick and their family/staff are all AMAZING human beings and simply MEANT to be whom they are! The connections I made in that short time (along with the brain overload of information) with the other phenomenal class participants can never be duplicated, I made life-long friendships in just a few short days with amazing people from all over the GLOBE AND became a CZT!!! I intend to do my very best to offer the same experience in the classes I teach. As I teach... so I learn! I live in a "Attitude of Gratitude" especially for my artistic gifts and I believe in giving back to the community as well, so stay tuned for "Random Acts of Kindness" as we "Flow" along this Zen Rivah on this Magical Journey! Zentangle is a registered trademark. “Anything is possible...One step at a time is the trademarked intellectual property of Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Visit www.zentangle.com for more information
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