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Zentangle with Romi Marks

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Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentanglemethod while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step by step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up show up.

Please register here for the next class.

For beginners, you can pick up a starter kit at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). They are $5.00 (cash or check made out to Romi Marks) and contain 3 – 4.5 x 4.5 tiles and one Pigma pen.

In addition to the starter kit, you will need to provide your own colored pencils. Romi recommends purchasing one of these sets online or from your local art store:

Prisma colored pencils, or 

Staedtler colored pencils  

If you think you’ll be attending many more classes stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Pigma 05 pen              

Zentangle Tiles 4.5 x 4.5″  

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentanglemethod while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step by step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up show up.

Here is the Eventbright link to register for the Jan 19th class:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-rafael-library-zentangle-class-starlight-tickets-24136946155

After registering you will receive an email from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link.

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the upstairs adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Sakura Pigma Micron 05 pens, black   

Zentangle Tiles 4.5 x 4.5″

Prisma colored pencils, or Staedtler colored pencils 

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step by step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up show up.

Link to this class video: https://youtu.be/nDmeZQbBNpk

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the upstairs adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Sakura Pigma Micron 05 pens, black   

Zentangle Tiles 4.5 x 4.5″

Prisma colored pencils, or Staedtler colored pencils 

Romi made a YouTube video of January’s class, so if you could not attend or would like to experience Zentangle for the first time, click this link: https://youtu.be/K27cl334x6g 

Testamonials…

Our Zoom classes are a balm to my soul.
~Lori

Thank you and the City of San Rafael for hosting the wonderful Zentangle class each month! I learn so much from Romi and get to set aside a time for myself that brings me joy, creativity and unity with other Tanglers! I hope you will continue to provide us with this wonderful opportunity! Romi’s the best!~Eve

Great class, we love zentangling with Romi !!!
~Judith

I’m in Virginia and I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed Romi Marks’ Zentangle class on Zoom. She is an awesome teacher and even though I live far away, I was able to learn and enjoy this art form through your library. I certainly hope these classes can continue as they are a blessing to me.
~Donna

I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to take classes with Romi Marks. It’s wonderful to be able to take classes long distance and meet people you would otherwise not know.  During these trying times it’s a godsend when you are not able to leave home. Plus, Romi is a great teacher and a wonderfully generous person Thank you again.
~Mo

So love the Zentangle class offered by the SR library.
~Marie

 

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

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Romi Marks provides online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas and has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years. She started teaching Zentangle at San Rafael Public Library in 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step by step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Please join the class a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up show up.

Pre-registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zentangles-for-peace-san-rafael-library-class-tickets-289874100237

After registering you will receive an email from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link. On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, this link will no longer work.

Direct Zoom Link for the day of the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceuppjsvGdDq9Dk4z4jWi_aHeeWlP7H6

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the upstairs adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Sakura Pigma Micron 05 pens, black   

Zentangle Tiles 4.5 x 4.5″

Prisma colored pencils, or Staedtler colored pencils 

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well-being.

In this class, you will delve into the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step-by-step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up.

Please pre-register here for the April class. On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, the registration link will no longer work, so please register early.
After registering you will receive an email from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link. 

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the upstairs adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and a small pack of colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Sakura Canson XL Bristol Zentangle Tiles, 4.5 x 4.5, white
Sakura Pigma Micron Pen .05 mm, black, or Sakura Zentangle Apprentice Pigma Pen, .05 mm, black
Prisma or Staedtler colored pencils

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step by step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up.

Pre-registration required. On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, the registration link will no longer work, so please register early, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ancient-garden-san-rafael-library-class-tickets-362528060187 
After registering you will receive an email from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link. 

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the upstairs adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Sakura Pigma Micron 05 pens, black   

Zentangle Tiles 4.5 x 4.5″

Prisma colored pencils, or Staedtler colored pencils 

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short guided meditation and lots of step by step instructions. This class is two hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up.

Pre-registration required. On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, the registration link will no longer work, so please register early.
After registering you will receive an email from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link. 

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the upstairs adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1100 E Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:

Sakura Pigma Micron 05 pen, black 

Signo Uniball White pen 

Zentangle Tiles 4.5 x 4.5″

Prisma colored pencils, or Staedtler colored pencils 

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short, guided meditation and lots of step-by-step instructions. This class is two to three hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up.

Pre-registration required: June San Rafael Library Class — Tangled Yogi

On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, the registration link will no longer work, so please register early.
After registering you will receive an email 2 days before class from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link.

As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up. Please contact the instructor if you need to cancel. 

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1009 4th Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:
4.5 x 4.5″ Zentangle Tiles (Genesis or Apprentice or any 4.5 x 4.5″ smooth cardstock)
Sakura Prisma Micron pen, .05mm, black
White gel pen
Prisma colored pencils
Graphite pencil and blending stump or q-tip

Testimonials:

Romi Marks is a fantastic teacher and guide through the meditative art process of Zentangle. When class was held at the San Rafael Library, I enjoyed and learned from each class that I attended. Now on Zoom, the experience is also wonderful. Less crowding and more meditative. Thank you for offering this most valuable class. Romi’s style offers calm and freedom especially in a time of uncertainty.
~Susan

Romi is a dynamic Zentangle instructor! This class was the calm in the eye of my chaotic week. Thank you for offering her classes through the library.
~Caritas

Words can never express the joy I get from the Tangled Yogi Zentangle classes your library offers. I draw them on cards and send them out to people who, “need a lift.” Feedback has been very positive. So very many people are having a difficult time right now; every small act of kindness brightens someone’s life for a while. Romi Marks, the Tangled Yogi, is a breath of fresh air! She is very kind, patient, and talented. Thank you again for offering these wonderful classes.
~Betsey

Once again, a HUGE thank you for your continued support of Roma Marks’ Zentangle class. She’s a fantastic teacher and her class is the highlight of my month, every month!~Lori

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short, guided meditation and lots of step-by-step instructions. This class is two to three hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up.
If you need to cancel, please email bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org or call 415-485-3323.

Pre-registration required: https://www.tangledyogi.com/shop/p/sr-july-2025

On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, the registration link will no longer work, so please register early.
After registering you will receive an email 2 days before class from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link.

As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up. Please contact the instructor if you need to cancel. 

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1009 4th Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:
4.5 x 4.5″ Zentangle Tiles (Genesis or Apprentice or any 4.5 x 4.5″ smooth cardstock)
Sakura Prisma Micron pen, .05mm, black
White gel pen
Prisma colored pencils
Graphite pencil and blending stump or q-tip

Zentangle is funded by the Friends of the San Rafael Libraries.

Testimonials:

Romi Marks is a fantastic teacher and guide through the meditative art process of Zentangle. When class was held at the San Rafael Library, I enjoyed and learned from each class that I attended. Now on Zoom, the experience is also wonderful. Less crowding and more meditative. Thank you for offering this most valuable class. Romi’s style offers calm and freedom especially in a time of uncertainty.
~Susan

Romi is a dynamic Zentangle instructor! This class was the calm in the eye of my chaotic week. Thank you for offering her classes through the library.
~Caritas

Words can never express the joy I get from the Tangled Yogi Zentangle classes your library offers. I draw them on cards and send them out to people who, “need a lift.” Feedback has been very positive. So very many people are having a difficult time right now; every small act of kindness brightens someone’s life for a while. Romi Marks, the Tangled Yogi, is a breath of fresh air! She is very kind, patient, and talented. Thank you again for offering these wonderful classes.
~Betsey

Once again, a HUGE thank you for your continued support of Roma Marks’ Zentangle class. She’s a fantastic teacher and her class is the highlight of my month, every month!~Lori

 

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Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted by bonnie on

Romi Marks will be providing online classes via Zoom every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Romi has an art studio degree from Sonoma State and has been practicing the visual arts since childhood. She is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), educated by the creators of Zentangle, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Romi has been practicing and teaching Zentangle for many years, teaching at San Rafael Public Library since 2017.

Zentangle is a fun, relaxing and easy-to-learn art form that uses repetitive patterns to create beautiful images while improving focus and creativity. This new art form can be enjoyed by anyone, from beginners to professionals, providing artistic satisfaction and personal well being.

In this class you will delve in to the Zentangle method while creating a beautiful composition. Learn to draw patterns and use shading and color techniques to bring this Zentangle inspired composition to life. There will be a short, guided meditation and lots of step-by-step instructions. This class is two to three hours so please plan accordingly. Join the call a few of minutes early so we can all begin on time. As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up.

Pre-registration required: here

On the day of the event or when the maximum number of registrants is met, the registration link will no longer work, so please register early.
After registering you will receive an email 2 days before class from tangledyogi@romiart.com with the Zoom link.

As space is limited, be respectful of the library and your fellow students by attending the class you have signed up for. If you sign up, please show up. Please contact the instructor if you need to cancel. 

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the adult reference desk at the San Rafael Library (1009 4th Street). The kit contains 4 – 4.5 x 4.5 Zentangle tiles, one Micron 05 pen, and colored pencils.

If you think you’ll be attending more classes, stock up on these supplies online or from your local art store:
4.5 x 4.5″ Zentangle Tiles (Genesis or Apprentice or any 4.5 x 4.5″ smooth cardstock)
Sakura Prisma Micron pen, .05mm, black
White gel pen
Prisma colored pencils
Graphite pencil and blending stump or q-tip

Testimonials:

Romi Marks is a fantastic teacher and guide through the meditative art process of Zentangle. When class was held at the San Rafael Library, I enjoyed and learned from each class that I attended. Now on Zoom, the experience is also wonderful. Less crowding and more meditative. Thank you for offering this most valuable class. Romi’s style offers calm and freedom especially in a time of uncertainty.
~Susan

Romi is a dynamic Zentangle instructor! This class was the calm in the eye of my chaotic week. Thank you for offering her classes through the library.
~Caritas

Words can never express the joy I get from the Tangled Yogi Zentangle classes your library offers. I draw them on cards and send them out to people who, “need a lift.” Feedback has been very positive. So very many people are having a difficult time right now; every small act of kindness brightens someone’s life for a while. Romi Marks, the Tangled Yogi, is a breath of fresh air! She is very kind, patient, and talented. Thank you again for offering these wonderful classes.
~Betsey

Once again, a HUGE thank you for your continued support of Roma Marks’ Zentangle class. She’s a fantastic teacher and her class is the highlight of my month, every month!~Lori

 

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