Where Traditional Indian Kolams Meet the Meditative Beauty of Zentangle
Step into a world where culture, creativity, and calm intertwine. Tangled SIKKU KOLAM is an immersive Zentangle-inspired workshop that celebrates the looping elegance of Tamil Nadu’s traditional Sikku Kolam—an art form passed down through generations and drawn at the thresholds of homes for harmony, beauty, and auspicious beginnings.
This workshop brings that ancient visual poetry into your tiles, one mindful stroke at a time.
In this immersive, step-by-step session, you’ll sculpt your own Tangled Parrot using advanced Zentangle techniques. The lesson is broken into clear, manageable segments — so even complex work feels calming, achievable, and deeply rewarding.
Discover a Cultural Artform:
Experience the magic of transforming traditional floor-drawn Kolams into intricate, handheld Zentangle creations.
Learn a Unique Fusion:
Blend structured tangles with the fluid, continuous Sikku loops to create mesmerizing interwoven patterns.
Deepen Your Practice:
Explore new rhythm, flow, and precision in your tangling—perfect for anyone looking to elevate their Zentangle skills.
Find Meditative Calm:
Sikku Kolams are rhythmic, geometric prayers. When combined with Zentangle’s mindful method, they become a deeply grounding practice.
Create Art with Meaning:
Every stroke carries culture, tradition, and quiet beauty—resulting in artwork that resonates beyond the tile.
Learn the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of Sikku Kolams.
Understand their role in Indian homes, festivals, and storytelling.
Understand how the iconic endless-loop structure is built.
Practice foundational Sikku patterns that form the core of the design.
Strengthen your line work, precision, and mindful flow.
Study tangle fragments that beautifully complement Kolam structures.
Discover how to gracefully blend Sikku Kolam lines with Zentangle aesthetics.
Explore variations, embellishments, and custom adaptations.
Learn to create your own integrated design with guided steps.
Gain confidence to expand and innovate on your own.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll complete
A beautifully tangled Sikku Kolam tile that reflects both tradition and modern Zentangle artistry.
A looping, woven pattern that looks complex yet feels meditative to draw.
A meaningful artwork filled with rhythm, grace, and intricate detail.
Plus, you’ll walk away with the foundational skills to design endless Sikku–Zentangle hybrids on your own.
This workshop is perfect for:
Zentangle lovers eager to explore new cultural inspirations
Kolam admirers wanting to learn a contemporary creative twist
Artists of all levels who enjoy structured, rhythmic pattern work
Mindfulness seekers looking for a soothing, meditative drawing practice
Creative explorers craving a fresh artistic experience rooted in tradition
No prior Kolam experience needed — just curiosity, joy, and a love for patterns.
Step-by-step video lessons
Kolam reference sheets & practice loops
Tangle suggestions and embellishment ideas
Cultural insights about Kolams
A complete project demo from start to finish
Everything you need to begin your Sikku Kolam journey with confidence.
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: SIKKU KOLAM 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! ✨