Zen Doodle: Unleash Creativity Through Pattern Drawing
Learners get creative with doodles and draw amazing images with repetitive patterns. This drawing style (sometimes called zentangle), increases focus, boosts creativity, and provides artistic satisfaction.
Cynthia Dise
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner Level
Discover the mesmerizing world of Zentangle art and embark on a journey of mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression. Zentangle, a unique form of pattern drawing, offers a therapeutic outlet for artistic exploration and relaxation. In this immersive course, students will learn the fundamental principles and techniques of Zentangle art, allowing them to create intricate and captivating artworks while cultivating a sense of inner peace and tranquility. This class is designed to cater to beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a step-by-step approach to mastering Zentangle techniques and developing the skills needed to create beautiful and meaningful compositions. Each week we will engage in a fun, interactive learning experience. Learners will follow me as I demonstrate the patterns. Students will learn patterns during class to create a pattern guide for future use. Students can apply their new skills outside of class to the optional exercises I will provide. Benefits of Repetitive Pattern Drawing -The discovery that you can create, using simple lines and shapes, something unique and beautiful in about 15 minutes, even if you 'can’t' draw. -Creating something with just three basic tools: pencil, pen, and paper. -Developing the ability to reach a focused yet relaxed state while having fun using your creativity and imagination. - Students will receive a pattern template and several files throughout this course. Some will need to be printed before class. - Extra paper, clipboard, and cardstock (optional to place under your paper so the ink doesn't bleed through). - Pencil - Fine tip Black pen (possibilities: Sharpie ultra fine tip, sizes 05-08 Micron pen) - A regular black Sharpie ⇢ Week of July 3: Basic Patterns and Tiles ⇢ Week of July 10: Plants and Flowers ⇢ Week of July 17: Patterns Involving Circles ⇢ Week of July 24: Landscapes ⇢ Week of July 31: Op Art ⇢ Week of August 7: Linear and Ribbon Patterns ⇢ Week of August 14: Triangle Patterns ⇢ Week of August 21: Creating Weaves ⇢ Week of August 28: Zigzag Patterns ⇢ Week of September 4: Grid-based Patterns ⇢ Week of September 11: Mandalas ⇢ Week of September 18: Random and Organic Patterns
Learning Goals
Students will learn they can create art even if they think they can't draw!Students will learn various patterns and how to turn them into art.
Other Details
Supply List
- Students will receive a pattern template and several files throughout this course. Some will need to be printed before class. - Extra paper, clipboard (optional), and cardstock (optional to place under your paper so the ink doesn't bleed through). - Pencil - Fine tip Black pen (possibilities: Sharpie ultra fine tip, sizes 05-08 Micron pen) - A regular black Sharpie
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Strayer University
I have created and taught many classes across many subjects for homeschoolers for 14+ years. I enjoy teaching STEM, history, and cross-curricular classes and am passionate about making classes engaging. I have a bachelor's in Computer Science and a Master's in Education. Before my move to education, I was a software engineer, and in my spare time, I Zentanlge and draw mandalas. I have been creating Zentangle-inspired art and drawing mandalas for over 12 years.Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-8 learners per class
