Classes & Services
Cultivating connections, one stroke at a time
Customized Zentangle workshops designed for your community's unique needs—from seniors with dementia to stressed hospital staff to corporate wellness programs.
Tailored Zen Breaks for Every Need
From vulnerable populations to high-stress professionals, each session is customized to meet the unique needs of your community.
Seniors & Memory Care
Cultivating connections, one stroke at a time
Specifically designed for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's. Combats late-life depression, maintains creative agency, and improves fine motor dexterity.
92% report improved well-being
- Reduces depression and anxiety
- Protects against cognitive decline
- Improves hand-eye coordination
- Fosters sense of dignity and accomplishment
- Encourages social connection
Hospital Staff & Nurses
Building resilience, one stroke at a time
Micro-respites for healthcare workers to combat compassion fatigue and burnout. Shifts nervous system from high-alert to rest-and-digest mode within minutes.
78% reduction in stress markers
- Prevents burnout and compassion fatigue
- Provides quick mental break
- Improves emotional regulation
- Strengthens team bonding
- Reduces workplace stress
Tech & Corporate Employees
Restoring focus, one stroke at a time
Break the cycle of screen fatigue and sharpen cognitive focus. Allows analytical brain to rest while creative brain engages in structured fidgeting.
40% improvement in focus duration
- Breaks screen fatigue cycle
- Sharpens cognitive focus
- Boosts creative thinking
- Reduces work-related stress
- Improves work-life balance
PTSD & Trauma Survivors
Processing pain, one stroke at a time
Safe, structured environment for non-verbal emotional expression. Used by art therapists as a processing tool without requiring verbal articulation.
Used in clinical trauma therapy
- Provides safe emotional outlet
- Non-verbal processing
- Reduces anxiety and rumination
- Builds self-compassion
- Creates sense of control
Chronic Pain Patients
Managing discomfort, one stroke at a time
Meditative focus provides distraction from chronic pain. Many practitioners report reduced pain perception during and after sessions.
Complementary pain therapy
- Distracts from physical pain
- Reduces pain perception
- Improves mood despite pain
- Provides sense of accomplishment
- Complementary to medical treatment
Students & Academic Stress
Calming anxiety, one stroke at a time
Helps students navigate academic pressure and test anxiety. Provides mental break while developing focus and patience.
85% report improved mindfulness
- Reduces test anxiety
- Improves concentration
- Teaches patience and mindfulness
- Provides creative outlet
- Builds confidence
Sessions for Every Schedule
From quick 15-minute respites to comprehensive multi-session programs, we adapt to your organization's needs.
15-Minute Sessions
Micro Zen Breaks
Perfect for one-on-one patient sessions or quick staff respites between shifts.
Ideal For:
Individual patients, bedside sessions
Includes:
- Introduction to one tangle pattern
- Guided breathing
- Immediate stress relief
- Portable practice
60-Minute Workshops
Full Zen Experience
Our most popular format. Complete journey through the Zentangle method with multiple patterns.
Ideal For:
Groups, corporate wellness, senior centers
Includes:
- Eight Steps of Zentangle
- 2-3 tangle patterns
- Shading techniques
- Complete tile creation
- Group sharing
90-120 Minute Classes
Deep Dive Sessions
Extended workshops for deeper exploration of techniques and therapeutic benefits.
Ideal For:
Training sessions, retreats, special events
Includes:
- Multiple tiles
- Advanced techniques
- Therapeutic discussion
- Personal exploration
- Q&A time
Multi-Session Series
Ongoing Practice
Weekly or monthly sessions to build sustained mindfulness practice and community.
Ideal For:
Long-term wellness programs, clubs
Includes:
- Progressive skill building
- Community bonding
- Pattern library expansion
- Habit formation
- Measurable benefits
Need Something Custom?
We're happy to design bespoke sessions for your unique situation. Whether it's a special event, conference workshop, or ongoing wellness program, let's create the perfect zen break for your community.
Eight Steps to Inner Calm
The Zentangle Method follows a structured eight-step process that guides you from blank tile to beautiful art, cultivating mindfulness at every stage.
Gratitude
Express gratitude for the materials—pens, pencils, and tiles. Begin with appreciation.
Corner Dots
Add four dots in the corners of the tile. The blank page is no longer blank.
Border
Connect the dots to create a gentle border, defining your creative space.
String
Draw a "string" to divide the space into sections. This guides your pattern placement.
Tangles
Fill each section with tangle patterns using deliberate, intentional pen strokes.
Shading
Add depth and dimension with pencil shading, bringing your tile to life.
Initial & Sign
Add your initials and sign your work. This tile is uniquely yours.
Appreciate
Take a moment to appreciate your completed piece and the journey you took.
"These steps guide a mindful creative process using repetitive patterns. Each step is intentional, each stroke deliberate."
— The Zentangle Method
Recent Zen Breaks
From senior centers to tech campuses, we've brought calm to diverse communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Senior Living Workshop
Emerald Heights Senior Center, Seattle
Monthly workshop series for memory care residents. Focus on gentle patterns and social connection.
Hospital Staff Wellness
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle
45-minute micro-respite sessions during shift changes. Focused on quick stress relief techniques.
Tech Company Retreat
Amazon HQ, Seattle
90-minute workshop as part of mental health awareness week. Focus on screen fatigue relief.
Summer Camp Program
Camp Orkila, Orcas Island
Daily morning mindfulness sessions. Kids learned patience and creative confidence.
Memory Care Community
Judson Park, Seattle
Gentle 30-minute sessions twice weekly. Focus on fine motor skills and dignity.
University Stress Relief
University of Washington
Finals week wellness event. Students learned quick stress-relief techniques.
100+
Total Classes Taught
500+
Lives Touched
15+
Partner Organizations
5
Years Teaching