ZenCan 2025 | Gananoque Curling Club
Cultural Experiences
ZenCan 2025
Focus for this wellness retreat:
Exploring your creativity with portable art materials,
leaving with a memorable experience.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind and recharge in a serene environment. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience ZenCan 2025!
$300.00 CAD
More information about ZenCan Retreat 2025 here
Wellness Retreat
This Zentangle© wellness retreat will leave you feeling inspired and refreshed, particularly through the practice of the Zentangle Method. The Zentangle Method encourages mindfulness, creativity and self-expression, while focusing on the process rather than the outcome. You will leave feeling creatively empowered as there are "No Mistakes" in Zentangle. It's about freedom of expression and embracing imperfections. You will feel free to explore your creativity without judgement.
All Materials included!
All Zentangle art materials are included freeing you to dive inot creating beautiful, intricate designs and new techniques.
Zentangle is a relaxing and meditative art form that involves creating intricate patterns, often in structured designs. It's also a great way to connect with others in a supportive and creative environment. In the Zentangle Community, friendships can blossom in many ways, as the shared love of this art form creates natural bonds between people.
The Zentangle Method
This is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well-being. The Zentangle Method is enjoyed all over this world, across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.
Zentangle
calms an anxious mind
increases self-confidence
and cultivates moment-to-moment awareness
Zentangle is enjoyed around the world. Zentangle was created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts
Learn more about Zentangle here.
Your workshop facilitators for the ZenCan weekend Retreat:
Jenn France, CZT
Jenn discovered the Zentangle method in January 2020 when she was given a book about Zentangle and fell in love with the ease of being creative. Later that November, she was part of the first virtual Zentangle global class and became a CZT36. Now, she watches Zentangle videos, takes online classes, teaches when she can and just enjoys picking up a pen and tile and playing. A retired professor with no formal art training, you can find Jenn relaxing in her studio outside of Perth Ontario, where she is surrounded by her 50 acres forest and supervised by 2 curious black cats.
jabrayton@gmail.com
Kim Mastromartino, CZT
Kim has been an artist ever since discovering the joy of painting pinecones and rocks at age 4. Kim is a passionate Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT21) with a deep commitment to fostering creativity, mindfulness, and connection through art. With years of experience leading workshops and sharing the calming benefits of Zentangle, Kim specializes in creating welcoming, supportive spaces where participants can explore their artistic potential and embrace the joy of the present moment. Kim’s unique approach combines her love for colour, nature, and community. Whether you’re new to Zentangle or an experienced tangler, Kim’s guidance will inspire you to relax, refresh, and reconnect with yourself.
creatingmindfulness123@gmail.com
Margret Page, CZT
Island Tangler CZT42 from Howe Island. My experiences with drawing and various painting mediums have provided me with a creative outlet, also served as a valuable life skill in my teens. I enjoy drawing in pen/pencil which allows for incredible detail and expression, while working with watercolor that does bring unique qualities to compositions. This prompted me to pursue this method of Art. I became a Registered Zentangle teacher (CZT42) late last year, a newbie on the block. This art provides a unique space to unwind and reflect, allowing myself and others to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It’s amazing how creativity can be a source of inspiration and relaxation at the same time.
islandtangler@gmail.com
Melissa Fregonese, CZT
Melissa grew up surrounded by artists in her family but didn’t discover her own creativity until she was an adult. After completing her Masters in Education, Melissa taught children and their families with and without hearing loss for over 30 years. In 2013, Melissa was introduced to the Zentangle method and happily took to this small, portable and non-representational art form. After exploring it for 2 years, she jumped at the chance to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT21). Since then, Melissa has shared her love of Zentangle to small intimate groups, one-on-one personal classes, lunch and learns, small and large corporate team building groups, and various classrooms in schools. With a warm and welcoming smile, Melissa brings her passion for Zentangle to every experience and to every new student.
mindfulpaddler2@gmail.com
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