A dance of spirals, calm, and creativity
Are you ready to slow down and let your lines flow?
SPINNING SPIRALS project is inspired by the annual cyclone bands that hover over Chennai during the months of October and November—soft, swirling movements in the sky that arrive with calm, nourishing rains. These flowing spiral rhythms become our muse as we translate nature’s movement onto paper, creating a mindful, meditative Zendala.
Let’s pause, breathe, and listen to the quiet rhythm of movement—
where each curve unfolds gently into the next.
Let your lines drift and return.
Let your tangles echo the sky’s soft motion.
Let your creativity spiral into stillness.
This workshop invites you to slow down and flow. Inspired by nature’s spirals, you’ll experience a calming creative process that feels both grounding and expansive. The circular movement of cyclone bands becomes a beautiful metaphor for rhythm, balance, and gentle motion—making this project deeply soothing and visually striking.
In this workshop, you’ll explore a graceful balance of movement and structure:
🌀 Spiral-Inspired Strings
Drawing from cyclone bands and natural circular motion to create flowing, dynamic string foundations.
🌿 Border Tangles in Motion
Using thoughtfully chosen border tangles to guide the eye, enhance flow, and bring quiet structure to your Zendala.
🎨 Color, Shading & Harmony
Learning how to layer watercolors, add soft shading, and use highlights to create depth, balance, and atmosphere on tan tiles.
✨ Building Depth with Intention
Understanding how tangles, color, and contrast work together to create a cohesive, serene composition.
Every step is designed to help you slow down, trust the process, and create a Zendala that feels fluid, balanced, and deeply satisfying 🌀💙
Here’s everything that comes along with your lesson
You’ll complete a serene Tan Zendala, shaped by flowing spiral movement and gentle rhythm, featuring:
🌀 graceful, circular strings inspired by natural spiral formations
🌿 thoughtfully placed tangles that guide the eye with ease
🎨 soft watercolor washes with subtle shading and luminous highlights
✨ beautifully layered depth and harmonious contrast
Your finished Zendala will feel fluid, balanced, and quietly powerful—capturing both motion and stillness in a single moment.
A piece to savor, share, frame, or gift.
This class is perfect for:
Zentangle® practitioners at an intermediate level
Artists who enjoy mindful, nature-inspired creativity
Those comfortable with basic tangles and ready to explore composition, color, and shading
Anyone looking to deepen their Zentangle Inspired Art practice
You don’t have to be “intermediate”—just open, curious, and willing to bloom.
Everything you need for a smooth, joyful experience:
Learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance.
See exactly where the magic of light and shadow happens.
🎨 Creative Expansion Ideas
Try color variations, metallics, or alternate surfaces.
You’re not just learning a project—you’re learning a process you can use again and again.
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: SPINNING SPIRALS 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! ✨