Virtual Classes

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Art

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Drawing

Learn Zentangle® Art

With DIY craft kit delivered to you

Learn the basics of beautiful mindful Zentangle

Niki Lawrence

5.0 (85)

2 hours

1 to 12 (public dates), 2 to 16 (private) (private events)

$60 - $70 (or 4 payments of $15 - $17.50 via- Afterpay)

($70 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $65 for 2+ guests, $60 for 5+ guests)

How it works

This is a ClassBento virtual Live/Box class! From the comfort of your home, share an artisan experience with your friends, family or colleagues, or enjoy with like-minded others. Our Live/Box classes have been featured on The Guardian, TimeOut, Broadsheet, Concrete Playground, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Vogue, and more. Here's how it works:

Book or Request your preferred time
We'll deliver a ClassBento Box to you - this is a physical DIY craft kit containing the materials you'll need. Shipping is free, and it should arrive within 2 to 4 business days for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra; 4 to 9 days elsewhere. We ship nationwide.
Enjoy the online class. After booking, you'll receive a link to a Zoom meeting. At the time of the class, use that link to join. During the class, you can easily ask questions and get immediate responses. Zoom is free and easy to use, on any device. You're in control of your privacy - you can mute yourself and hide your webcam if and when you prefer.

What you'll do

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured, repeated patterns. It increases focus and creativity and provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal wellbeing.

Some benefits and uses include relaxation, simple and quick access to mindfulness, and it has been shown to help with insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety, self-esteem, panic attacks and improves fine motor skills, relieves stress, and is great for team building.

In this live online class, you will learn a brief history of Zentangle and then we will work through the eight steps of the Zentangle Method. As well as learning the basic terminology and techniques that are used in Zentangle, you will be introduced to several “tangles” (patterns) that you will use to create little pieces of art.

There are no mistakes in Zentangle so you will hopefully also finish up feeling relaxed and refreshed!

To see this class's bookable dates schedule, or to gift, just click here

Add-ons available for this class

Sakura Micron 01 Pen ($5)

Sakura Micron 08 black pen ($5)

Pack of 10 white tiles ($9)

Pack of 10 black tiles ($10)

Pack of 10 grey tiles ($10)

Pack of 10 tan tiles ($10)

White Gelly Roll 05 Pen ($3)

White Gelly Roll 08 Pen ($3)

White Gelly Roll 10 Pen ($3)

Gold Metallic Gelly Roll Pen ($3)

Tortillion (Blending Stump) ($1)

Sakura Graphic 1 Black Pen ($5)

Sakura Micron 01 Brown ($5)

Sakura Micron 03 Red ($5)

Pack of 5 White Zendala (circular) tiles ($7)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Knowledge Required

No artistic ability is required. If you can hold a pen and write your name you’re halfway there!

What you'll get in your craft kit

A black Sakura Micron 01 pen
A pencil
A tortillion (smudger)
5 paper “tiles”
Calico bag

What you'll need

Just yourself!

Suitable for

This Box and Live class is a great indoor activity idea for individuals and couples as well as for virtual team building activities at home.

This would also be a nice gift for her or gift for mum.

Your teacher

Niki Lawrence

5.0 (85)

I am a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). I have been tangling for about 8 years and teaching for over 5 years. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing repeated structured patterns. No artistic ability is required. If you can hold a pen and write your name you are half way there. There are no mistakes in Zentangle, so you can’t get it wrong. Zentangle increases focus and creativity as well as providing simple and quick access to mindfulness. I love sharing my passion for Zentangle. I love both for the beauty of the artwork itself and the added benefits of relaxation, reducing anxiety, helping with insomnia, helping manage chronic pain, ...... the list goes on!

ClassBento has verified that Niki Lawrence has a valid Working with Children Check clearance.

Gift this artisan experience

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them

Gifting options

Verified reviews

We only show reviews from customers who have paid for and attended this class

Luke Lloyd • Feb 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed this class. I found it to be really relaxing and satisfying too.
Would definitely recommend.

Cathy Brigden • Feb 2021

I had a great one-on-one class with Niki. I really liked that we worked together with Niki first explaining and then showing what we were to draw and that we then drew together. She was really clear in her instructions and provided lots of helpful advice and tips. I could feel the Zen aspect as it became a relaxed and engrossing 2+ hours. A thoroughly enjoyable class, which I highly recommend. Thanks Niki!

Drawing workshop review by Cathy Brigden

Anonymized Customer • Feb 2021

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews

A relaxing and enjoyable no stress art form . The teacher was lovely and encouraging. A lovely way to spend an evening.

Drawing workshop review by Anonymized Customer

Cassie Stankovic • Feb 2021

9 ClassBento workshops attended

Really loved this class! Definitely will be doing more ❤️ Highly recommend Niki. Made the steps easy to follow.

Kristen Barrett • Jan 2021

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Another great class from Niki, I really enjoyed it and learnt heaps! Thanks so much!

Drawing workshop review by Kristen Barrett Sydney

Melinda Nutting • Jan 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed my first zentangle workshop and Nikki was great at explaining/demonstrating each step. Also really loved the zentangle kit Nikki sent before the class. Amazing value for money.

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Cassie Lynch • Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Niki was an amazing instructor and teacher during our group session. We all thoroughly had a great time while learning something new. Highly recommend!

Drawing workshop review by Cassie Lynch Sydney

Lauren Kuehster • Dec 2020

Thanks Niki! The two hours flew by. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Tegan Webb • Dec 2020

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews

This was my second class with Niki, and I loved it as much as the first! What an addictive hobby, explained clearly and patiently by Niki who values individual interpretations and mindful creativity. Definitely recommend :)

Toni Medew • Nov 2020

6 ClassBento workshops attended

Nikki was a wonderful instructor, I thought I was a duck out of water but with clear instructions easy to follow I am happy with my results :)

Silvana Scalise • Nov 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Wonderful way to spend an afternoon, the time just flew by. Definitely will do another class

Karen • Nov 2020

A very interesting class that showed me how to channel my focus into the intricate details of the art of zentangle. I really loved the shading too.

Emma • Nov 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Had lots of fun. Lots of info and motivation to keep trying Zentangles after the class.

Dianne • Nov 2020

Niki was professional in her presentation, patient, and supportive to us novices. I absolutely loved the experience and will continue to Zentangle

Rosalie • Nov 2020

Calmness and pace of class was perfect, as was the clear and detailed instruction.
Meditative, rewarding and useful.

Carina • Nov 2020

Hi thanks for todayl absolutely loved the class very relaxing and l actually made some art that looked really good.
l would love to continue to learn as there was only so much info that l could remember on the day & lm sure there’s so much more to learn. Great pack sent out toogratitude

Marion • Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Niki was a fabulous zentangle teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed this class. It was well paced and easy to follow. The kit was excellent and everything was presented so well.

Carer Vmch • Nov 2020

83 ClassBento workshops attended • 79 reviews

Another wonderful class from Niki. Her instructions are clear and easy to understand, and the ladies loved learning how to Zentangle and about the many different designs you can do.
A quote from one of today's participants: "Loved the Zentangle class today, good little skill to use to refocus. Reminded me of how much I loved doodling as a child."
Thanks Niki :-)

Romaine Moss • Nov 2020

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews

Very relaxing great instruction and well paced felt very satisfied with what I could achieve

Learn Zentangle® Art review by Romaine Moss

Trish Ke • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Had a fabulous time, the two hours flew past. I am booked for another next month.

Liz Cummins • Oct 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

That was terrific. Nikki explained everything really clearly and at an easy pace. Demonstrations / excercises were simple for beginners and then Nikki showed us more complex versions of the same thing. Techniques shown were useful and Nikki clearly revised everything after each part of the class. Nice small class - very relaxing and enjoyable. Would do more!

Rachel Nus • Oct 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

It was great . Explained things well . I enjoyed myself . I am going to Recommend to my teenage son and others

Lisa Willis • Oct 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

I had such a great time today in Nikkis class leaning how to Zen Tangle. Nikki is such a methodical and thorough teacher which is something I really appreciate. I will definitely be doing another one of her classes again! Thoroughly recommend!

Learn Zentangle® Art review by Lisa Willis

Rick Priest • Sep 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended

Had a great time tonight with Nikki as our teacher, she was very easy to keep up with and knowledgeable about Zentangle Thank you Highly recommend

Julisa Edwards • Sep 2020

10 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews

This was such a good class! Really enjoyed Niki's teaching style, awesome intro into world of zentangle, definitely made me keen to do more!

Drawing workshop review by Julisa Edwards Sydney

Susan Lawrence • Sep 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Really loved the class and Nicki was brilliant. We all made some wonderful art together and was great to see the variations between us. Would highly recommend

Drawing workshop review by Susan Lawrence

Anita Mahoney • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great communication, easy to follow. Equipment delivered fast and easy to use .Positive encouragement. Loved the class!

Penne Dawe • Sep 2020

Excellent teacher. Patient, flexible and great instruction. We had a great private lesson and really enjoyed Zentangle.

Cindy Rooy • Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Niki explained things well and took us step by step through Zentangling at a really good pace. I was really happy with how mine turned out and I'm looking forward to having another go.

Bronwyn Sheldon • Sep 2020

15 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews

Great class, Niki was an excellent teacher, very friendly and approachable, explained things at a good pace and I felt satisfied at what I could make at the end of class

Drawing workshop review by Bronwyn Sheldon

Suzie Vassallo • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Great class! Niki explained the steps and techniques really well. I left the class eager to develop my tangling skills.

Jo Leech • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

This was challenging but was explained very well by Niki. My 11 year old daughter also joined in and did a great job. It was good to get the references at the end for further information and the contact details for Niki.

Elizabeth Webster • Aug 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended

Niki was a great teacher and she thoroughly explained everything, it was a fun class!

Odelle Brown • Aug 2020

Awesome facilitator Niki with some great live examples. Niki skillfully takes you through the steps in a lovely calm manner, there is no pressure for your drawing to be "good" and she has a fantastic way of making you feel that you have achieved! Thank you Niki :)

Linda Burrow • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Wonderfully relaxing class. Clear instruction, warm personality, supportive, easy going and understanding. Loved the class. Thanks Niki

Noelene Weber • Aug 2020

I knew a bit about zen tangle art . But now I know a lot more. thank you Niki I’m a bit slow these days. I will send you photos when I can. Well done Nols41

Holly • Aug 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

A well-planned class with a clear structure and content. Niki's class is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours of your day, and opens the door to more relaxing drawing time in the future. Friends or family would enjoy doing this together (especially in Melbourne right now), as Niki's teaching style creates an opportunity for people spend some quiet time creating together and as individuals. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills, Niki. :)

Teneille Palmer • Jul 2020

Thank you my kids loved it and are very inspired. Keepin then happy and entertained in lockdown :)

Susan Tomlin • Jul 2020

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

A really great class! I am absolutely inspired and I know that this will be a wonderful mindfulness activity. Thanks Niki for giving such clear instructions and for allowing time to practice. I am a "frequent ClassBento zoomer" and this was my favourite.

Leah Andrianopoulos • Jul 2020

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews

Loved this class, found this to be a fun mindful activity to continue doing. Great for a beginner as well. Very pleased with the teacher also.

Naomi Byrnes • Jul 2020

14 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews

Thank you Niki, I found your guidance so clear over Zoom and I am looking forward to continuing to play with Zentangles.

Learn Zentangle® Art review by Naomi Byrnes Sydney

Lorraine Lacey • Jul 2020

Great class! Really enjoyed learning Zentangle. Nikki is an amazing teacher. Thank you I walked away smiling!

Learn Zentangle® Art review by Lorraine Lacey Sydney

Kerry-Ann Wainwright • Jun 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Niki is an amazing teacher. Managed to squeeze a lot into the 2 hrs. She is very knowledgeable. Looking forward to doing another class with her soon.

Jen Jamieson • Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

This was a great class - loved it. Thankyou so much
A simple PDF summary would have been brilliant!

Anita Tang • May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended

This was a lovely way to spend the afternoon doing an intergenerational activity across state borders. Niki has been really responsive from the moment we booked, helping untangle a booking error on my part, and making sure one of our kits was redirected.

This is a really convenient way to learn something new - everything needed was in the kit, and we were really pleased with what we were able to produce in a short time.

Highly recommend!

Learn Zentangle® Art review by Anita Tang

Rachel Smiles • May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. The pace was great - slow enough so you could take it all in, and relax with, but fast enough so you could create some beautiful designs. Such a wonderful idea, and a fun class to do with some friends or on your own. The teacher was absolutely excellent and explains herself so well.

Drawing workshop review by Rachel Smiles

Rachel Smiles • May 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Really enjoyed the class, relaxing and Nikki is a great instructor. Recommend it for all ages and abilities.

Kaye Albon • Apr 2020

I really enjoyed this class. Niki was a great teacher, allowing us to ask questions and involving us in the process of learning about Zentangles and how to create them throughout the two hours. Kaye

Sophie Rushton • Apr 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

Fantastic class, thanks Niki! Enjoyed learning the technique and loved your very clear and warm style of teaching.

Karen Mackenzie • Apr 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews

Niki is an excellent teacher. I loved this class and would recommend to others. I can understand why the practice would be meditative. Thanks Niki for sharing your gift of Zentangle with the world.

Drawing workshop review by Karen Mackenzie

Julie Gale • Apr 2020

9 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews

Absolutely loved it. Teacher is wonderful and so personable. It was excellently run and I am really pleased with the results. I definitely felt the zen!