Zentangle Method: Mindful Drawing at the Telegraph Hill Centre 9 February

Zentangle® Method Drawing Workshop

Calm focus, one stroke at a time

Join us on Monday evening out of the cold at the Telegraph Hill Centre mindful drawing sessions using the Zentangle Method®.  Sessions are structured, and you will be led by a Certified Zentangle Teacher.

The Centre is behind the church which is on the corner of Pepys Road and Kitto Road. Although you can get there from both roads, it is far easier to enter as if you were going to the Church, it may look dark but the outside lights automatically come on. Continue walking for a few metres after Church entrance and you will find the Telegraph Centre. Come right in and straight ahead is the Garden Room, on the accessible ground floor.

• You will be able to complete and take home your own unique piece of work.

• Its a meditative practice that helps ease anxiety, increase focus, and bring a sense of calm.

• You’ll learn simple, structured patterns that come together to create unique artworks. 

• The best part? Anyone can do it, even if you think you can’t draw.

  
  

Zentangle Method is a simple, structured method of drawing that anyone can do, even if they believe they cannot draw. It was created to make creativity accessible and enjoyable, offering a way to make beautiful images through the repetition of simple lines and patterns called “tangles.” These patterns are drawn with intention and focus, and they grow one stroke at a time, allowing you to relax into the process rather than worry about the result.

At the heart of Zentangle is a square tile of paper, typically about 9cm across. On this small space, a few pencil lines are drawn as a loose framework, then inked patterns are added, one after another. There's no pressure to plan or get it perfect. Instead, it encourages you to be present in the moment and explore how lines connect, curve and shape the space. You may be surprised by what emerges when you let go of the outcome.

Although it might appear abstract or decorative at first glance, Zentangle is more than just drawing. It is a meditative practice that gently shifts your focus from thinking to observing. The method follows a few guiding principles, such as using deliberate strokes, embracing “no mistakes,” and working in a quiet and mindful way. It welcomes all, regardless of skill or background, and invites you to create without judgment.