Class Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm With Tutor: Ashwini Chaskar Step into a day of calm, creativity, and pattern in Introduction to Zentangle with Ashwini, a welcoming one-day Zentangle workshop designed for anyone who enjoys drawing, relaxing, and exploring new ways to be creative. Using simple pen-and-ink patterns, you’ll learn how repeating lines and shapes can grow into beautifully intricate designs. No drawing experience is needed, just a willingness to slow down and enjoy the process. In a friendly, supportive environment alongside fellow creatives, you’ll discover how meditative and satisfying this style of drawing can be, and leave with new skills and patterns you can return to anytime. What You'll Learn: Classic Zentangle method and practical applications of the art Develop confidence in creating art without needing prior drawing experience Composition, contrast, and shading to bring depth and dimension to their tiles How slow, deliberate strokes support relaxation and focus To build a personal toolkit for calming the mind through creative repetition To have a deeper understanding of mindfulness through art Next steps to continue this artform. What You'll Take Home: One or more finished Zentangle tiles using the classic black and white Zentangle method A small set of practiced patterns A practical colourful artwork based on the classic method such as a greeting card. What Are Some Benefits of Doing This Workshop? Learn simple Zentangle patterns that are easy to repeat and combine Experience the calming, meditative rhythm of drawing structured patterns Build confidence in drawing, even if you feel you are not “good at art” Improve focus and mindfulness through slow, intentional mark-making Create intricate, beautiful designs using just pen and paper Enjoy a relaxed, supportive workshop environment with fellow creatives Discover a portable creative practice you can do anywhere Leave with new patterns, techniques, and inspiration to keep drawing at home. About Your Tutor: Ashwini is a Zentangle artist and Certified Zentangle Teacher based in Wellington. She discovered the Zentangle method in 2016 through a simple introductory workshop, and it quickly transformed the way she approached drawing. What began as a small creative experiment became a grounding practice that helped her reconnect with art during a busy time in life. Using just pen, paper, and slow, deliberate strokes, Ashwini enjoys the calm focus and quiet rhythm that Zentangle brings to the creative process. After years of developing her practice and creating Zentangle-inspired artworks, Ashwini completed her Certified Zentangle Teacher training in 2024. She now shares the method with others through workshops and classes, guiding students to experience the same sense of calm, creativity, and confidence she found in the practice. She has taught more than 30 students across her home studio, the Karori Arts Centre, and the Pukerua Bay Hub, helping each participant discover the joy of drawing one line at a time. “Ashwini was fantastic, guiding us step by step through this incredible journey into the world of Zentangle. The techniques were both fun and relaxing, and the way everything was taught made it easy to understand and follow along.” What to Bring: A black fine liner or Sakura Micron pen (05, PN or similar) Zentangle paper tiles and paper for personalised artwork A pencil for shading A tortillon/blending stump (optional but helpful) A sketchbook or loose paper for practice Any favourite colour pens, gel pens, waters colours. Handouts will be provided by the tutor!(Zentangle kits and tiles can be purchased from the tutor on the day (this is optional!)) Can Anyone Do This Class? Yes! This workshop is suitable for all levels, and absolutely beginner-friendly. If you love being creative, you’ll fit right in.
