Zentangles: Doodle Art Therapy

Join us for a relaxing, creative therapy experience lead by Art Therapist, Jean Taras.

Zentangles are the a creative meditative technique of drawing random lines, identifying shapes within them, adding colors and details, and using the artwork to freely express emotions and thoughts.

During this workshop, Jean will be educating you about the benefits you can experience from art therapy, while guiding your Zentangle experience.

You don't need to be an artist to have a great time. Come join us at this inspiring, calming event!

About the Host

I’m an art therapist who's been passionate about art since I was a little girl drawing on IBM paper at the dining room table with my brother. Making art has always been a source of comfort for me, and when it came time to choose a career path, I knew art would be in my future somehow.

I attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and majored in Fine Arts/Art Education, but I realized that teaching wasn't my true calling. Instead, I was pulled towards helping others through art therapy. I had to change my trajectory and enrolled in Edinboro University where I received my master's in Art Therapy/Clinical Mental health.

I work with women of all ages, using art therapy to guide them through life and all of its challenges. I believe that artmaking is emotion-based and that there are reasons behind each piece of art created. And when my clients have those “ah-ha” moments - I know what I believe in is working!

I've seen the positive results of art therapy when working with clients facing an array of struggles. Working with my clients is an honor, and I learn so much from them every day.