Morgan Hill Locals Drawn Together by Zentangle Classes

With a stroke of a pen, simple scribbles turn into intricate lines, swirls and shapes. In a few minutes, a blank sheet of paper is covered in unique patterns and shaded in hues of black.

This transformation is Zentangle®, an art form that uses hand-drawn motifs—affectionately called “tangles”—to create abstract designs. Hailed by South Bay locals as an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun activity, Zentangle has taken the region by storm. Classes on the drawing method pop up every month, and walls in public art exhibitions are reserved for completed pieces.

In Morgan Hill, there is even a club dedicated to practicing and learning more about these tangles. It’s led by Nancy Domnauer, who works as a full-time certified Zentangle teacher.

“It’s easy to learn,” Domnauer said. “In one sitting you