Intro to Zentangle® Method

Introduction to the Zentangle® Method
with Heidi Thorsen

For ages 8 – Adult (younger children welcome with parent assistance)
Minimum of 3 students

Friday, January 30th

Choose from 2 times:
2:00 – 3:00 pm
or
6:30 – 7:30 pm

Tuition:
$23 + $11 materials (to take home) + $1 reg fee = $35/student

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. No artistic experience needed—if you can write your name, you can Zentangle! In this 1-hour workshop you’ll receive all materials (including a kit to take home) and learn the foundational steps and tangles.

Heidi Thorsen, Certified Zentangle Teacher

I discovered the Zentangle Method in 2016, and became a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) in 2024. What draws me to this art form is its meditative quality—the way deliberate, structured patterns can quiet the mind and create a flow state where daily stressors simply fade away. I’m fascinated by how the method’s gentle constraints actually strengthen creativity rather than limit it, making it an excellent complement to any artistic practice.

In my classes, I emphasize the accessible nature of the Zentangle Method: if you can sign your name, you can create Zentangle art. No artistic experience is necessary—students are guided step-by-step through foundational techniques while being encouraged to trust their own unique expression. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, creative exploration, or simply a relaxing way to spend an hour, the Zentangle Method offers something for everyone.

I’m a Virginia native and have called Crozet home since 2003. I’ve been teaching art to children as a homeschool educator for the past 12 years, and to both children and adults since becoming a CZT. I’m excited to bring the Zentangle Method to the Crozet Arts community. You can see my current work on Instagram @HeidiThorsenArt and learn more at HeidiThorsen.com.