Zentangle with Romi Marks

Posted on 29 April 2021

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.

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

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

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

Your Word of the Year (see link below)
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 with some sharing afterword, 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.

Things you will need for class:
Micron PN Pen
Graphite Pencil
Identipen or sharpie pen
Color Pencils (prismas are my favorite but you can use what you have)
Smooth Card Stock or Genesis Tile or Paper to work on that is 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches
Circle maker or a quarter
Word of the year list – please choose your word before class.

For beginners, you can pick up a one-time, free starter kit at the 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:

4.5 x 4.5″ Zentangle Tiles (Genesis or Apprentice or any 4.5 x 4.5″ smooth cardstock)
Sakura Prigma Micron Pn pen, black, size .5mm
Identipen or Sharpie, black, for filling large spaces
Sakura Gelly Roll pen, white, size 10 (1.0)
Prisma Colored Pencils
Blending stump or Q-tip
Graphite pencil

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