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Niki Lawrence
5.0 (73)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!
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(73)
Sally Embury-Thomas • Jan 2021
Learn Zentangle® Art: the Botanical Garden
Another fun class with Nikki. She is really patient and talks you through each pattern. Lots of interesting patterns to learn makes these classes really enjoyable.
Kristen Barrett • Jan 2021
Another great class from Niki, I really enjoyed it and learnt heaps! Thanks so much!
Cassie Lynch • Dec 2020
Niki was an amazing instructor and teacher during our group session. We all thoroughly had a great time while learning something new. Highly recommend!
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 :)
Kristen Barrett • Dec 2020
8 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
I can't recommend this class enough! Niki was friendly, accommodating, down to earth and I enjoyed every minute of her class! I didn't think I could draw but this class has inspired me. I loved the Zentangle concept and will be continuing with it. Thanks Niki for sharing with us!
Elizabeth Cummins • Dec 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Lovely relaxed class where all of us (with different levels of experience) could easily participate! Clear demonstrations teach you great looking techniques, with lots of great tips and add on suggestions. Great fun - thanks Niki!
Sue Douglas • Dec 2020
I love Niki's calm demeanour and she took us through the different tangles and ways to do Christmas Cards.
I would definitely recommend Niki's classes they are fantastic!
Sally Embury-Thomas • Nov 2020
Loved this latest (my second) class from Niki Lawrence. Such an inspiring and patient teacher. Had so much fun and I’ve come away with lots of examples and ideas. Highly recommended
Bronwyn Sheldon • Nov 2020
15 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews
Great class, excellent ideas for Christmas cards and tags. Niki explained things clearly and it was very easy to follow along
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
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
Had lots of fun. Lots of info and motivation to keep trying Zentangles after the class.
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
82 ClassBento workshops attended • 67 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
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews
Very relaxing great instruction and well paced felt very satisfied with what I could achieve
Trish Kennett • Nov 2020
Learn to Draw Zentangle® Zenbuttons
The class was a birthday gift, excellent idea, took class with my sister and we have been sending each other our designs back and forth since the class. The style gave me insights into my hand movements when drawing, to let the paper move instead of my arms. Very interesting.
Alena Tsarkova • Nov 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
Great class Niki guided us step by step, but still giving us freedom to create our personal artwork.
I was anxious before the class about drawing straight with a pen, as I get nervous about making mistakes and then hating the artwork. But during this class, that anxiety just went away and I was in such a zone creating the zen patterns.
HIGHLY recommend this class!
Thanks Niki
Jodie Behn • Nov 2020
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
What a fantastic way to keep creative . Found the materials of excellent quality and prompt delivery. Niki instantly made you feel welcomed and relaxed . Niki presented the Zentangle workshop in a fun and professional style . Enjoyed the Zentangle Workshop and would definitely recommend. Thank you Niki for allowing myself a 2 hour creative escape.
Jodie Behn
Tegan Webb • Nov 2020
10 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
Thanks, Nikki! Initially I was overwhelmed by the patterns Nikki was showing, as they seemed so complicated and elaborate. But with step by step instructions and lots of reassurance, we were all able to produce an amazingly detailed tile! I'm keen to keep practicing, and very keen to try the other classes Nikki runs.
Susan Lawrence • Nov 2020
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Learn to Draw Zentangle® Zenbuttons
Loved the Zentangle buttons class today. Understanding the shading effect to give perspective and hilighting though use of crayon. Look forward to more classes. Nikki was fun and informative as usual. Small class size was a bonus.
Trish Ke • Oct 2020
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Had a fabulous time, the two hours flew past. I am booked for another next month.
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!
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!
Susan Lawrence • Sep 2020
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 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
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
Lia Harman • Aug 2020
Zentangle® Art: Embedded Letters
It's our company's 11th birthday today. Our team would normally come together to celebrate, but due to Covid we were spread across 3 states and wanted to do something as a team that would allow us to relax, spend time together mindfully and create something lovely. Niki ran a wonderful Zentangle session for us on Zoom; she explained the processes well, was patient with those of us who were not quite so good at drawing straight lines! And showed us many different patterns and methods that we are all excited to go away and use. Highly recommended team activity!
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.
Lorraine Lacey • Jul 2020
Great class! Really enjoyed learning Zentangle. Nikki is an amazing teacher. Thank you I walked away smiling!
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!
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.
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.
Julie Gale • Apr 2020
8 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 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!
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