School-aged kids will practice the art of zentangle in this fun and mess-free project. We’ve included a free printable to make this lesson easy for home or classroom use.
The Art of Zentangle
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. We call these patterns, tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves and orbs.
In this project, we are exploring the art of zentangle on shamrock themed coloring pages. Kids are free to relax and enjoy their unique pattern creations through the use of lines, dots, and colors.
Related: Explore our free printable Zentangle Coloring Pages!
Supplies Needed to Make This Shamrock Zentangle Art Project
- Printable Shamrock Zentangle Pages – Free Download Below
- Pencil
- Fine Tip Permanent Marker
- Colored Pencils, Crayons, or Markers
Download the Shamrock Zentangle Printable Here
Download this free printable to give kids creative ideas to start their zentangle drawings. Encourage kids to explore their own zentangle patterns within the margins and free space of the pattern inspiration page.
Directions to Make This Shamrock Zentangle
Step 1
Begin by using a pencil to lightly sketch zentangle designs onto printed shamrock page. Encourage kids to try various patterns and details to complete their drawings. Zentangles can be placed both inside and outside the shamrock image.
Step 2
Next, use a permanent marker to trace zentangle sketch. Erase unwanted pencil lines.
Step 3
Lastly, add color to complete the project.
Finished Shamrock Zentangle Art Project
I love how fun and colorful these finished shamrock designs are! Since these projects are made on paper, they are easily framed, clipped, or displayed in your preferred style with seasonal decorations.
Our Experience Making this Shamrock Zentangle Art Project
We enjoyed exploring the art of zentangle through this project. With the free printable pages, this project is a wonderful introductory lesson for kids. Our pages give kids a base design allowing them more time to explore various zentangle patterns and color combinations.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Cost
$1
Materials
- Printable Shamrock Zentangle Pages (Free Download)
Tools
- Pencil
- Fine Tip Permanent Marker
- Colored Pencils, Crayons, or Markers
Instructions
- Use a pencil to lightly sketch zentangle designs onto printed shamrock page. Encourage kids to try various patterns and details to complete their drawings. Zentangles can be placed both inside and outside the shamrock image.
- Use a permanent marker to trace zentangle sketch. Erase unwanted pencil lines.
- Add color to complete the project.
Notes
Shamrock Zentangle Art Variations
- Skip the free printable pages and have kids completely create their own designs.
- Use heavier body paper and complete project with paints.
- Add color theory into the lesson by encouraging the use of only analogous, complementary, or other color combinations.
- Save time by skipping step 1. Instead, kids can use a permanent marker to draw designs directly onto their shamrock.
Shamrock Zentangle Art Variations
- Skip the free printable pages and have kids completely create their own designs.
- Use heavier body paper and complete project with paints.
- Add color theory into the lesson by encouraging the use of analogous, complementary, or other color combinations.
- Save time by skipping step 1. Instead, kids can use a permanent marker to draw designs directly onto their shamrock.
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Did your kids enjoy creating shamrock zentangle projects? What patterns did they choose to use?
