Zentangle is a hot new national creative craze. Lansing residents are finding this craze fun and relaxing. Tanglers, as Zentangle artists call themselves, use this technique to create one-of-a-kind artistic works.
The Zentangle® art form and method was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and is copyrighted. Zentangle® is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com.
Zentangle is a structured way of creating small, normally about 3” x 3”, black and white works of art using a fine line inking pen. The supplies required are limited and very inexpensive. Once the Zentangle technique is learned it may be applied to many other artistic or crafting projects including drawing, painting and scrap booking.The most important part of Zentangle is the creative process. While using repeated simple marks to create very complex designs your mind and body is able to de-stress and relax. The beautiful finished product also does great things for the tanglers confidence and self esteem. A student doesn’t have to worry if they can’t draw. The Zentangle step by step technique is for everyone, no matter the artistic talent or lack thereof.
Sheryl Lamarand of East Lansing is a Certified Zentangle Teacher, CZT. Lamarand, a bead artist, completed Zentangle training in 2010 in Whitinsville, MA. Lamarand teaches individual and group classes. Classes include the Zentangle process, materials and basic “tangles”. Only one class will allow you to enjoy the basics this great hobby.
Sheryl Lamarand may be contact by email, sal651@hotmail.com .
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