I had my first art class this afternoon over at the Cathedral Art School and Studio. The new space is located in the beautiful Warehouse District in a building that formerly housed the bar where my husband and I met. It's one of a few old buildings along the strip that were around in the early 1900s and they are full of character and history; a perfect location to get inspired to create!
My instructor is studio owner Carla Lorence and, upon hearing her introduction, I instantly knew I was in the right place. I am so excited about all of the things she has planned for us this session. We were introduced to something called Zentangle today. It's supposed to be a relaxing, almost meditative, practice of drawing repetitive lines and designs. At first glance, it looks complicated but it is actually quite simple to do. We were given handouts of examples and step-by-step instructions for a variety of patterns to try on our own and I loved it. I can totally see myself taking this up as a relaxation exercise in the evenings after my daughter is in bed as a way to zone out and wind down after a busy day.
The other thing that's appealing is how accessible it is. You don't need a lot of fancy or expensive materials to get started. Of course you can experiment with different pens or markers, but here are a few items that would get you started:
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