After spending much time this past year practicing the Zentangle method, I was so excited to travel to Rhode Island and participate in the 2104 Certified Zentangle Teacher training.  We spent days immersed in the Zentangle method and sharing ideas, hearing stories about the positive impact this meditative art form has had on people from all walks of life.

The upcoming CZTs came from all over the world to learn directly from Maria and Rick the founders of Zentangle Inc.  It was incredible to meet so many people excited about how this art form has helped them, and hear about how they planned to share this training with their communities.

Many soon to be Zentangle teachers were already using art in their areas working with recovery, stress reduction, troubled youth, struggling families, seniors and children. We came from all areas of experience, IT, designers in textiles, artists, retired teachers and a handful of nuns.

Many people see art as an important way to stay grounded, and something that is rapidly being lost in the increasingly technological world.  Creating with your hands, feeling the ink on paper or mixing the paint in your pot can’t be replaced with even the best tablet.  I am very excited to continue learning, creating and finding balance for myself, and sharing this idea with my family and friends.