ONLINE: This course introduces students to the relaxing and mindful art of Zentangle, a method of drawing structured patterns, or tangles, on small tiles. Over 10 weeks, students will explore how Zentangle fosters relaxation, focus and inner peace through creative expression. The course begins with the Intro to Zentangle class, where participants will learn the history, philosophy and essential techniques, including how to draw eight tangles and do basic shading. Each following class will build on these skills by introducing new patterns and Zentangle projects, providing a comprehensive experience for both beginners and experienced students alike. | Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 50.
Class sessions are recorded.
Cathy Boytos has spent years drawing botanical images and pet portraits with pen and ink as well as colored pencils. She has an extensive portfolio of colored pencil animal and floral illustrations and has won many awards for her colored pencil artwork. An award-winning graphic designer, a CZT (certified Zentangle teacher) and a very popular OLLI instructor, Cathy has spent her life in the art field.
Betina Huntwork joined OLLI at Duke in January 2019 as a temp. She joined the full-time staff in May 2019 where she quickly learned the administrative side of the program. With over 15 years of experience in technology and small business management, her skills are a huge benefit to the team in the online transition during the pandemic. In addition to communications, Betina also leads the online learning staff for OLLI at Duke.
Betina is a true Durhamite. She holds a degree in Business Administration and three certificates in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Management. In her non-OLLI time, she is a multimedia artist and owns a small business, www.belleandbauble.com. On weekends, she can be found covered in dirt in her garden or doing pop-ups and art markets all over the Triangle. Betina lives in Duke Homestead with her husband and their two Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Pixel and Zelda.