1. Kinds of Lines Straight Line (& directionality) Zigzag Line
Wavy or Curvy Line
Loopy Line
Thin Line
Thick Line
Broken Line

2. Intro to Zentangles
The term “Zentangle” was first coined by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas
Maria noticed feelings of timelessness, freedom, well being, and complete focus on what she was doing with no worry about anything else, similar to meditation
Using LINE, shape and space to create ‘doodles’ or patterns in a defined space/shape

3. Zentangles

4. Start Zentangling… Guided Practice… Experiment…
Materials:
Fine Black Markers
Paper
Placemat to protect desks (e.g. old file folders)
Try some ‘sample’ patterns
Create your own unique/original patterns
Guided Practice…
Experiment…

6. Zentangling “I Can” Skills…
Use line, shape and space to create patterns
Experiment with my own designs
Practice my fine motor skills & control of the pen

7. Elements of Art & Design
Line Shape S p a c e Colour Value Texture Form

8. Pattern & Seasonal Symbols
Materials:
Cartridge Paper (e.g. 8”x10”)
Sharpies (Fine or Ultra Fine)
Placemats to protect desks
Crayola Broad-Nib Markers
Completed artwork Images retrieved from

9. Getting Started… Zentangles
Start with a border (e.g. square, rectangle, circle…)
Use lines &/or shapes to divide the space into sections
Use line, shape & pattern (‘Zentangles’) to fill spaces

10. Zentangles & Seasonal Symbols
Create:
Sketch or Brainstorm some ideas for symbols (simple shapes) that represent the season to you
Choose one seasonal symbol, and draw it right over top of finished patterns, considering use of space
Use colour for emphasis to complete your seasonal symbol

11. Zentangles & Seasonal Symbols
“I Can” Skills…
Use lines and shapes to create patterns
Draw a personally-relevant seasonal symbol
Use colour for emphasis
Describe my artwork