Zentangle Art | Centre of Joy

a line is just a line until we give meaning to it

Zentangle® is a self-help mindfulness practice that facilitates and enhances relaxation, focus and self-discovery.

Using just four basic strokes of dot, line, curve and orb, you can create unlimited designs and patterns. There is no need for erasers or sketching or pre-planning, let the lines and shapes organically evolve, guided by your inner self, and reflecting your true spirit. In mindful tangling, we adopt a non-judgmental approach, accepting and appreciating every stroke that we made. There is no mistake.

Just like everyone is an artist of his or her own life, every Zentangle art piece is unique, breath-taking and awesome. If you can hold a pen, you can tangle. No art background needed. Be amazed by your own potential and creativity!!

No art background needed. All are welcome.

Benefits of Zentangle®:

It’s a mindfulness meditative art, it soothes your nerves
it’s simple, it teaches you to appreciate repetitiveness--there’s no mistakes in Zentangle, anything and everything is possible and accepted
it reinforces aimlessness, nothing is everything
every creation is unique, learn to appreciate everything that happens

Why learn the Zentangle® method at Centre of Joy?

At Centre of Joy, we offer a variety of Zentangle courses. These include technique training courses as well as inspiring craft project courses. There are also courses that integrate the Zentangle method with different therapeutic art forms. Our aims are to bring out the Zentangle philosophy in our workshops and classes, so that participants are able to discover their inner wisdom and use it in their daily lives, to feel joyful, empowered and balanced. We welcome you to join us in the safe and supportive space at Centre of Joy to begin an intimate conversation with your inner self through the process of tangling.

Tangling Essential

Learn Zentangle philosophy and tangling techniques to draw on white, black, round, gray and renaissance tiles

Mindful Tangling

Integrating mindfulness into tangling practice. A great alternative to sitting meditation. Cultivate inner peace and self-discovery

ZIA Art & Craft

Morphing different art forms to create something unique. Or add tangles to create one-of-a-kind craft projects

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zentangle Courses

Which class(es) should I choose to attend If I have not attended any Zentangle courses before?

If you would like to learn the Zentangle method in a systematic manner and master the different techniques for drawing on different tiles, then you may want to start with the Zentangle Beginner's course. You can then decide whether to continue with the other technique courses under Tangling Essentials, or you may select other courses to attend. All Zentangle courses will allow you to experience the mindfulness and clam during the session, including the technique courses.

Which class(es) should I choose to attend If I have attended Zentangle courses before?

What are the different categories of courses?

There are three types of Zentangle art classes offered at the Centre of Joy:

Tangling Essential courses will take you through the full training of the Zentangle method, including techniques to work on white, black, gray and tan surfaces, as well as round, square and triangular shaped tiles. These courses introduce you to the techniques developed by the founders and the teaching team, and allow you to practice the use of the different materials recommended by Zentangle HQ on the different surfaces.

Mindfulness Tangling: If you are looking for me-time or activities that can help you destress, or to take a breather from your daily work routine, then you may want to consider taking courses under the Mindfulness Tangling category. Courses here are designed to help you wind down, be mindful of the moment, and to connect better with your inner-self. There are also thematic courses that draw on the unique benefits of the Zentangle method to help us un-tangle specific areas of our lives

Zentangle InspiredArt and Craft

You will bring back amazing artwork that you create when you attend any of the Zentangle courses.

If you would like to go a step further to create craft pieces, then the courses under the Zentangle Inspired Art and Craft courses are designed specifically for you. In these courses, you will get to apply tangling techniques to produce meaningful hand-crafted items, or integrate the Zentangle method with other art forms to create amazing artwork.

What is the main language of instruction for these classes?

While English is the main language of instruction (except for those classes listed in Chinese), all Certified Zentangle Teachers at the Centre of Joy are effectively bilingual. Depending the the needs of participants, the classes can be conducted bilingual in English and Mandarin.

In a typical Zentangle class, most time will be spent on drawing, course contents are relatively simple. Our past experiences are that keeping flexibility in the language of instruction serves participants well.

Do let us know if you have specific requirement(s) when you register for the courses.

If there is enough demand for a separate class for specific request, we will make our best effort to make it happen.

What are the essential materials for a basic Zentangle class?

Below are the recommended materials by the Zentangle HQ for a Zentangle class:

Sakura Micron Pen 01/PN Black
2B pencil
Tortillion (a rolled up paper for shading/blending)
100% cotton art paper

For Zentangle Essential courses offered at the Centre of Joy, we use the Zentangle HQ recommended materials so that participants can have a more complete and wholesome experience, as developed by the founders. After the course, you may use any paper or pen to tangle.

During class, you will be advised on how to go about daily tangling using alternative materials, and how to build up a routine for quality tangling-me-time.

Will materials be provided for the courses?

How can I arrange for private classes?

beauty lies in simplicity

MINDFUL ZENTANGLE SESSION FOR CORPORATES AND INSTITUTIONS

We have conducted Zentangle sessions to various institutions and agencies, from small groups to webinars of more than 100 pax. These sessions were conducted either onsite or online. The institutions we worked with include:

Various ministries and departments
Corporations' Team Bonding Events
Teachers' Welfare program
Primary and secondary schools students
Institute of Mental Health Townhall events
Religious organisations
non-profit organisations

We are also currently teaching Zentangle courses at the Brahm Centre.

Tangling Story #1

A lady who met with a bad accident years ago arranged a private Zentangle session with us. At the end of the 3-hour session, she said she felt hungry, a sensation that she said she had not felt after the accident. The session had relaxed her mind and body sufficiently to gain back her bodily sensation.

Tangling Story #2

We taught the Zentangle art to elder participants, of whom many have not held a pen before. As the course progress, they were all able to appreciate the lines that they drew, and were amazed by their own creations. The smiles on their faces were most touching and beautiful.

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