Monika Dryburgh • Jan 2022
Learn Zentangle® Art at Home: Dingbatz Decorations
Thanks to Niki as always. I appreciated all the little details and options for things as simple as borders and ornaments in corners and choosing to leave some spaces blank. (And after several days of practicing Henna Drum last year, I can finally draw it! )
Megan • Jan 2022
Learn Zentangle® Art: Lunchtime Tanglers
Learnt so much today with lots of new tangles, colours & got to use my new Zentangle book I brought from Niki. These class are always interesting.
Megan • Jan 2022
Learn Zentangle® for Kids (6+ Years)
Today made a dreamcatcher using new tangles & colours, always something new to learn with Niki's classes.
Emily H • Jan 2022
Learn to Draw Zentangle® Zenbuttons
Oh how much I loved this class
I loved how Niki took us through stages where each time I was proud of my work, then she would show us the next step and was blown away with how much more beautiful the artwork was!
The final 3D effect is awesome to look at from all angles and I am obsessed with the finished artwork!
My only suggestions to maximise class time/give students even more patterns to play with later is to start the class with a bunch of fragments on the tiny tiles, then in the second/final part of the class focus on the artwork itself. It would also be great if students could be given the dimensions of the circular tile (I’m personally too obsessed with perfecting baselines), to help them find the centre of the circle for the protractor.
I couldn’t recommend this class more due to how unique the content and artwork is, the way that Niki adapts to student needs and their feedback and how special it is to watch your own drawing transform in real-time!
Emily H • Jan 2022
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
I really enjoyed this class because it was such a unique take on using Zentangle! The use of colour with white charcoal was new and challenging for me but with practice and the skills Niki gave me I’m found to be able to create new artworks with these foundations from the class.
I’m not sure if the produced artwork will be a gift or be hung on the wall, but no matter any skill level you leave this class with something beautiful!
Megan • Jan 2022
Learn to Draw Zentangle® Zenbuttons
This class was brilliant, even managed to get the shading right for the first time ever thanks to Niki's great tuition.
Ella Madden • Jan 2022
Learn to Draw Zentangle® Zenbuttons
This was a great class. Loved learning about the fragments to put in our zendala - after spending so much time on regular tangle patterns in previous classes, it was awesome to expand my Zentangle skills this way. The button effect is so cool too. Thanks Niki for another lovely class
Monika Dryburgh • Jan 2022
Learn to Draw Zentangle® Zenbuttons
Really appreciate having something pleasant and relaxing to be absorbed in for two hours; an excellent break from the stresses of pandemic life.
As always, I appreciate that Niki shares the names of the patterns, what they look like when they’re finished (and different applications and options for details) as well as showing us how to draw them step-by-step.
Knowing that Niki will happily slow down or demonstrate something again if I missed something the first time really takes the pressure off.
Carol Nelson • Jan 2022
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
Niki was fabulous! Patient, encouraging, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely take another class from her.
Teresa Crich • Dec 2021
Had a great time learning some Zentangle skills. Now to go put it all into practice and make some placecards for Christmas Day. Thanks Niki
Leticia Wilmot • Dec 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: China Blue
What a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Niki provided lots of clear instructions breaking down each step and she allowed plenty of time for them to be completed. I never felt rushed or pressured to move on quickly which made the class very relaxing. For a beginner I’m very pleased with what I achieved. Thank you Niki and I look forward to do another of your classes soon.
Megan • Dec 2021
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
Love Nikki's classes they are always so interesting & different.
Nikki's a great teacher & already got my next class booked.
This class is for everyone & even if you completely stuff up like me, it still looks really good when finished, you just tell others it's suppose to look like that.
Monika Dryburgh • Dec 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: a Floral Tribute
This was challenging, but lovely. My individual flowers and my floral tile as a whole definitely improved over the course of the class! I really enjoyed the sunflower.
Monika Dryburgh • Dec 2021
Very relaxing, and I really liked the variation of using black on white and learning to do highlighting with the white charcoal pencil rather than shading as usual. Indy-Rella might be my new favourite tangle!
Ella Madden • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle® Art: the Botanical Garden
Lovely class! We did two beautiful botanical tiles, both really relaxing to do and had beautiful outcomes. Always love learning all the new tangles to add to my bank as well as creating gorgeous Zentangle art. I love drawing Zentangle as a way to try and go against my perfectionism and just go with the flow and not worry about mistakes.
Alix Madden • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle® Art: the Botanical Garden
Excellent class with clear instruction and very relaxing. Perfect for beginners or experienced students. Thanks Niki!
Genevieve Fogarty • Nov 2021
Niki is really clear in her instructions and warm, friendly, helpful and understanding. The class is fun and relaxing. I highly recommend doing one of her classes.
Vanessa Mozayani • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle® Art: Underwater World
I love Zentangling. Niki steps out the tangles so you can create a beautiful underwater scene. I learn more with each class and find them very relaxing.
Monika Dryburgh • Nov 2021
It was really good to learn the basics from the beginning, and to hear a bit more about the history of Zentangle. It was also lovely to hang out with far-off friends while making art! Thanks to Niki for facilitating. :)
Ella Madden • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: China Blue
Great class. I loved the kit with all the blue goodies. It was fun exploring the different blues during the class. I learnt new tangles as always but also used my previous Zentangle experience to build on and of course deepen my Zentangle obsession. Keen to use the blue and white ideas on some more tiles in my own time as it has a really nice look
Ella Madden • Nov 2021
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
This was an awesome class. I love that every single one of Niki’s classes I come out with beautiful art that I’m proud of. The stacked rocks was a particularly interesting and enjoyable type of Zentangle art. I liked that I could draw on my previous Zentangle skills in this class but the way Niki walks you through everything each time is a great refresher and means you don’t need to have any prior skills. I loved the way also in this class we were stepped through the process from creating our zigzag lines to the rocks to adding tangles to the shading at the end which really made the rocks come to life. Such a lovely and relaxing evening!
James Dalton • Nov 2021
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
Another amazing glass by Niki.
Niki has such a great laid back teaching style. I loved learning new techniques and ways to Zentangle. It was like a 2 hour meditation.
Kristen Barrett • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle® Art: the Botanical Garden
Another great class! Niki took us through step by step to create two botanical scenes.
I will use the techniques I learned in this class to add more botanical themed drawing to my Zentangle and other creative projects.
Kristen Barrett • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle® Art: Underwater World
Niki's classes are always enjoyable! I particularly liked the theme of this one - it was relaxing to draw an 'under the sea' style tile.
Vanessa Mozayani • Nov 2021
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
Loved this class. Very relaxing and a great technique which will make a beautiful gift for someone. This class allows you to use some of your favourite tangles for your rocks as well as learn some new ones.
Saalihah Seedat • Nov 2021
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
Organised a private class for a 50th birthday celebration. Excellent workshop. Thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Lisa Pulver • Nov 2021
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
Love each of Nikkis classes. This one was fab. It's like catching up with old friends now - and a lovely no judgement way to share some time and simple learn a new skill.
Claire Celia • Nov 2021
Create Zentangle® Stacked Rocks
Yet another fantastic class with Niki getting creative and learning wonderful and easy to apply techniques. Loved it!
Lesley Diskin • Nov 2021
Had a lovely class. It's amazing how quickly 2 hours goes when you're deep in the heart of a tangle and design. So much fun!
Elvira Nikolaou • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: a Floral Tribute
Was so relaxing and so much fun! Can't wait to learn more Zentangle! My friend and I had the best morning!
Ella Madden • Nov 2021
Christmas theme was such a fun and interesting take on Zentangle! There’s so much more I am excited to do with the ideas Niki gave us - lots to keep me busy. I love learning new tangles and techniques each class. Cant wait for more
Tegan Webb • Nov 2021
Niki is a patient and clear teacher with an excellent knowledge of how to get a couple of challenging but achievable little projects into every class!
Monika Dryburgh • Nov 2021
Great class as always — well-paced, good variety of patterns, all clearly explained.
The supplied materials in the craft box are excellent quality (love the Gelly Roll gold pen , and appreciated the warning about how long the ink takes to dry!), and Niki answered my (many) questions regarding the details of the materials knowledgeably patiently.
I’m amazed by how good my designs look after just two hours! I’m also, once again, amazed at how quickly two hours went by.
Jody Clooney • Nov 2021
Fantastic class - easy to do with maximum satisfaction. The craft is so relaxing and the best part is that there are no mistakes!
Vanessa Mozayani • Nov 2021
Learnt lots of new tangles and made some beautiful tiles to add to cards or gift tags. A fun way to spend a rainy Sunday morning.
Alix Madden • Nov 2021
Absolutely amazing class, so relaxing, easy to follow instructions to create amazing art! Thank you
Emily H • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: a Floral Tribute
An absolutely lovely and peaceful class. Niki first went through a number of floral tangles with examples of how to produce intricate pictures using them. Next we created a bouquet of flowers using more tangles then finished with a sunflower to do at our own pace.
This class is a beautiful extension on ‘traditional’ Zentangle and has given me the opportunity to use these tangles taught by Niki in different ways (like cards) as well as with other materials (like watercolours).
I’ve had so much fun integrating the sunflower design into my journal and am impressed with the finished product!
I can’t wait to use what Niki’s taught in other ways, and would recommend this class to anyone and everyone (beginner or not), as she is a talented and patient teacher who adapts to what you need and goes through each step simplistically.
Lauren Sargeant • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: China Blue
This lesson was engaging and relaxing. Niki is a great teacher, the products in the kit are high quality and the packaging was beautiful too.
Monika Dryburgh • Nov 2021
Learn Zentangle Art: China Blue
My box arrived on Friday (phew!) and it was lovely to be able to use all the different blue fine liners and pencils as instructed. I really appreciate the way Niki explains how to draw each pattern, as well as showing what the process and the finished version look like via her camera.
I got really absorbed in the process; two hours went by like no time at all!
