Thu 16 Oct
|Oru Space East Dulwich
Mindful Drawing using the Zentangle Method: structured, creative, calm
Introduction session at Oru Space in Lordship Lane, East Dulwich. Click on the button to be taken to the Oru Space website to book your session
Time & Location
16 Oct 2025, 15:00 – 16:30
Oru Space East Dulwich, 20 – 22 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8HN
About the event
You can book using this link, which takes you to the event on Oru Space's website. https://momence.com/Oru-Space/Community-Zentangle-Workshop-/120508214?skipPreview=true
Join us for a one-off introduction session to experience the Zentangle Method of mindful drawing. Just bring yourself, no tools required.
You will be led stroke by stroke by a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)
Suitable for people who think they can't draw, as well as those more creative amongst us, you won't need to bring anything except yourself, as all the tools will provided.
Unlike general mindful doodling, Zentangle® is a research-supported method that actively engages the brain, fostering a state of relaxed focus. Studies have shown that repetitive, structured patterns can:
Reduce stress & anxiety – Activating the parasympathetic nervous system (your body's natural calming response)
Boost creativity – Encouraging a flow state, similar to meditation
Enhance cognitive focus - and emotional well-being
More about emerging research here. https://www.elementbox.co.uk/articles-and-science
Zentangle Meditation for PTSD
Zentangle method drawing is recommended by the PTSD UK charity, the only charity involved with people with post traumatic stress disorder.
For many people, especially those affected by PTSD or C-PTSD, traditional meditation can pose challenges due to the difficulty of quieting a busy mind or confronting intrusive thoughts. That’s where Zentangle meditation steps in as a perfect solution. Zentangle is a form of art meditation which is used to relax the mind ..... by drawing repetitive patterns, and having no end goal in mind while you draw." taken from https://www.ptsduk.org/zentangle-meditation-for-ptsd/
Zentangle® was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, who founded the company Zentangle.com and certify Certified Zentangle Teachers.
If you would like to buy your own supplies, and how to start, please navigate to this page on this site.
https://www.elementbox.co.uk/whatdoineedtostart