Discover the Beauty of Organic Grids in Zentangle
A Renaissance-Inspired Tangle Exploration
Step into a world where structure softens, lines breathe, and patterns move with organic grace.
If you’re ready to elevate your Zentangle practice beyond traditional grids, CYME opens the door to a whole new creative rhythm. In this intermediate workshop, we transform this beautiful organic tangle into a versatile grid—one that invites flow, freedom, depth, and Renaissance-style warmth.
Let this organic grid breathe life into your Zentangle journey.
Let Renaissance shading warm your lines.
Let creativity unfold, one curve at a time.
Traditional grids give comfort. Alternative grids give freedom.
By working with CYME as a flexible, organic framework, you’ll discover a refreshing way to build compositions that feel alive and dynamic. Combined with Renaissance shading techniques on tan paper, this workshop helps you:
Break free from rigid patterns
Add movement and character to your tiles
Deepen your understanding of light, shadow, and form
Infuse your Zentangle practice with expressive, soulful dimension
If you crave structure and freedom, this is the perfect place to grow.
In this guided creative journey, you’ll learn:
Transforming CYME from a simple tangle into a flowing framework for your entire composition.
Filling CYME’s curves with thoughtful patterns to build movement, rhythm, and depth.
Warm tones, soft gradients, and bright highlights that bring your tile to life.
Using mid-tone surfaces to enhance contrast, richness, and three-dimensional form.
By the end of the workshop, you will complete:
✨ A fully developed Zentangle tile using CYME as an elegant alternative grid
✨ A composition filled with layered fragments, flowing patterns, and organic structure
✨ A beautifully shaded Renaissance-style piece with warm shadows and glowing highlights
✨ A personalized artwork—either monochrome or color-enhanced—that reflects your unique creative voice
Tan Zendala Tile — 1 piece
Micron Pens: Black 01/08 and Brown 01/08
White Gelly Roll Pen — 08
Graphite Pencil, White Charcoal Pencil & Tortillon (Stub)
Compass and Scale/Ruler
Here’s everything that comes along with your lesson
Guided Instruction — Step-by-step building of your CYME-based grid
Printable worksheet for the CYME Project
Hands-On Practice — Exercises to strengthen shading and layering skills
Creative Exploration — Freedom to experiment, personalize, and embellish
Q&A + Feedback — Get guidance to refine your technique and grow confidently
This is an ADVANCE Zentangle project.
If you’re just getting started, I recommend beginning with my Fundamentals of Zentangle workshop before joining this session — it will give you the perfect foundation to enjoy this magical project fully.
A: CYME- An Alternative Grid is a one-time payment and you will never be charged monthly.
A: No. It is all available online no matter where you live!
A: You will be sent login information immediately after purchasing, allowing you to begin your creative journey right away.
A: All possible questions have been addressed in the workshop, however, you can always email me at sandhyamannestudio@gmail.com for anything beyond that.
A: You have unlimited access to the course. Which means you can work at your own pace and can always refer back to the project at a later date.
A: Absolutely!! Anyone can create a Zentangle. If you can hold your pen and write your name you can create a Zentangle! This workshop will guide you the right way step by step.
Since this is a digital course, all sales are final. Once you’ve gained access, there’s no way to "return" the content, so refunds aren’t possible. I encourage you to review all the details before purchasing to make sure it’s the right fit for you. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to help!
Namaste,
I’m Sandhya Manne… and I absolutely love to tangle!
As India’s first Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT #7) and a full-time artist, I’ve been joyfully immersed in this meditative art form for over a decade.
From cozy studios by the Bay of Bengal to buzzing online classrooms across the world, I’ve had the privilege of teaching thousands of enthusiastic students the magic of Zentangle. My journey has taken me into boardrooms too—sharing mindful creativity with teams at Texas Instruments, Wipro, Danfoss, Target, Marico, Kotak Mahindra, Asian Paints, and many more.
Teaching isn’t just something I do—it’s what lights me up. I’m obsessed with helping people discover their own creative rhythm, one stroke at a time. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a returning tangler ready to grow your skills, you’re exactly where you need to be.
So… are you excited? 😆 Because I can’t wait to welcome you in and guide you through this beautiful, relaxing, skill-building, creative Zen time that Zentangle brings into your life.
Let’s tangle together! ✨