10 Tangles Creative Challenge 2025, Relax easily with the Zentangle Method in French

Get ready for a creative journey this March! The 10 Tangles Creative Challenge 2025 edition is just around the corner, bringing together the relaxing Zentangle Method® with a touch of French language inspiration. This short daily challenge over 10 days gives you a daily French word, a Tangle (pattern), and a creative prompt to help you unwind while creating new artwork with just pen and paper. The 10 Tangles creative challenge can also help you develop a consistent drawing practice while learning new patterns and techniques that foster relaxation and mindfulness.

If you enjoyed previous editions or are curious about trying something new, this challenge is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. No special skills are needed – just your willingness to pick up a pen and follow the simple instructions. Each day brings you an opportunity to draw while introducing you to new French vocabulary in a fun, creative way that unleashes your creativity through easy-to-follow drawing exercises.

While the challenge is based on the French language, the essential information is also accessible in English – so fear not if you don’t speak French, you can still participate!

–> lire l’article en français : https://artsamuse.com/defi-creatif-10-tangles-2025/

The 10 Tangles Creative Challenge 2025 edition will take place from March 13-24, 2025

Key Takeaways

• The 10 Tangles creative challenge combines French words with patterns for a unique 10-day artistic experience.
• You need only basic supplies like pen and paper to participate, making this accessible for artists of all skill levels.
• Daily practice with the challenge promotes relaxation and mindfulness while building your creative confidence.
• Access to daily videos to follow along with – if you are so inclined.
• Challenge run from March 13-24, 2025

(If you are reading this after the challenge ran, no worries, the 10 Tangles creative challenge will stay accessible):

What Is the Zentangle Method?

Zentangle is a relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It’s designed to be easy to learn, making it perfect for artists of all skill levels – including complete beginners!

The method uses simple tools: a 3.5-inch square paper tile, a black fine-tip pen, and a pencil. These basic supplies are all you need to start your creative journey.

When you practice the Zentangle Method, you focus on drawing one pen stroke at a time. This mindful approach helps you relax and enter a peaceful state similar to meditation. Many people find it reduces stress and anxiety.

The patterns in the Zentangle Method are called “Tangles.” Each tangle follows a specific sequence of steps, making them easy to replicate. You don’t need artistic training – anyone can create beautiful Zentangle artwork!

Basic Zentangle Method Supplies:

• Square paper tile (3.5 inches)
• Black fine-tip pen
• Pencil for shading
• Structured patterns (Tangles)

The Zentangle Method is not about planning or worrying about the end result. Instead, you focus on each pen stroke as you make it. This process encourages you to be present in the moment.

The beauty of the Zentangle Method is that there are no mistakes! Any unexpected marks become opportunities for creative expression, helping you embrace imperfection.

How Does The 10 Tangles Creative Challenge Work?

The 10 Tangles creative challenge is a 10-day artistic adventure based on the Zentangle Method. It’s designed to spark your creativity through structured pattern drawing.

Each day of the challenge presents you with three elements: a French word, a specific Tangle or pattern, and a creative suggestion. You can choose to use one, two, or all three elements in your daily creation.

The beauty of this challenge is its flexibility. You might draw inspiration from the meaning of the French word, incorporate the suggested Tangle, and/or follow the creative prompt – it’s entirely up to you!

Each day, a different French-speaking Certified Zentangle Teacher will present a live video to show you one way you can play with the daily challenge. You can also look online for the participants’ artworks to discover the variety in their creative responses to this daily challenge by searching for the hashtag #10tangles, #10tangles2025 or#10tanglescreativechallenge

List of Certified Zentangle Teachers’ live videos:

March 14 – Day 1 – Christelle Mendelssohn – https://www.instagram.com/bezenandcreative/

March 15 – Day 2 – Sylvie Lehaire – https://www.instagram.com/ly.dessins

March 16 – Day 3 – Lidia Fontaine – https://www.instagram.com/lestraitszen  

March 17 – Day 4 – Mélanie Marty –  https://www.youtube.com/@tobetangled/videos  

March 18 – Day 5 – Juliette Fiessinger – https://www.youtube.com/@artsamuse/videos

March 19 – Day 6 – Carole Coudurier – https://www.youtube.com/@zencalitimo/videos

March 20 – Day 7 – Ludivine Schott – https://www.youtube.com/@ludivineschottczt/videos 

March 21 – Day 8 – Laure Imari –  https://www.youtube.com/@Laureimaridoulacztartiste/videos

March 22 – Day 9 – Isabelle Courbin – https://www.instagram.com/odiccreation/ 

March 23 – Day 10 – Claire Legrand – https://www.instagram.com/claire_lk_zentangle

Materials you’ll need:

• Paper (preferably high-quality)
• Pencil (for Borders, Strings and shading)
• Fine-point black pen
• Tortillon or blender
• Optional: watercolor, color pencils…

Daily Challenge Process:

1. Review the day’s word, Tangle, and suggestion and/or follow the daily live video
2. Draw your dots, border, and string with pencil
3. Add the Tangle (or more tangles) with your pen
4. Shade as desired
5. Share your creation with the community – useing #10tangles, #10tangles2025

No artistic experience is needed! The Zentangle Method is designed for everyone, regardless of your drawing background.

The 2025 edition of the 10 Tangles creative challenge marks the 4th year of this popular challenge, building on the success of previous years. The French language elements add an extra layer of inspiration to your tangling journey.

By joining, you become part of a supportive community of artists sharing their creations. Many participants report feeling both relaxed and creatively energized by this daily practice.

Remember, there are no mistakes in the Zentangle Method – only opportunities to create something unexpected and beautiful!

Day 1-10

The 10 Tangles creative challenge offers a wonderful journey through different creative combinations.

Each day presents a unique Tangle, word and prompt that helps you build skills while enjoying a relaxing artistic practice.

Each day, you can also follow a live video from a French-speaking Certified Zentangle Teacher that will guide you with the elements of the daily challenge.

Day 1 – Biome

Tangle: Taiga – Tomas Padros CZT (https://tanglepatterns.com/2019/05/how-to-draw-taiga.html ).

Prompt: Change the scale – if you are drawing small – try to draw large and vice-versa or vary the size of the tangle.

Video: The first vidéo for the 10 Tangles Creative Challenge! See Christelle -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHMKpoiIxRO/

Day 2 – Butiner – Foraging

Tangle: Tri-Bee – Beate Winkler CZT (https://beabeadesign.blogspot.com/2015/10/new-tangle-in-town-tri-bee-neues.html)

Suggestion: Tangle more or less quickly. Make several tiles on Jewel and draw the tangle, for 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min … and observe what happens.

Video: Sylvie -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHN5GeENF3c

Day 3 – Canopée – Canopy

Tangle: Blomkoal – Maaike Terpstra CZT (https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6m1-VD0xT/)

Suggestion: Write the word in pencil on the tile before covering the tile with tangles. And let the following text inspire you and see where it takes you

“Let us plant trees and the roots of our future will sink into the ground and a canopy of hope will rise to the sky.” – Wangari Muta Maathai – Nobel Peace Prize 2004

Video: Lidia -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHQcfo-IWko

Day 4 – Conséconscient – Future Minded

Tangle:  3SG – Ildica Boyd CZT (https://tanglepatterns.com/2025/01/how-to-draw-3sg.html)

Suggestion: Slow down, take your time, breathe, bubble. Find three ways to draw the tangle by slowing down as much as possible and letting your breathing adjust to that rhythm.

Video: Mélanie ->  https://www.youtube.com/@tobetangled/videos  

Day 5 – Débrousser – Clear the way

Tangle: Sand Swirl Tree – Natalia Sitnikova (https://tanglepatterns.com/2021/11/how-to-draw-sand-swirl-tree.html)

Suggestion: Play with the word, tangle and/or tangle as string – Which tangle(s) will you add?

Video: Juliette -> https://www.youtube.com/@artsamuse/videos (subscribe!)

Day 6 – Empreinte – Footprint

Tangle: Footlites – Carole Ohl CZT (https://openseedarts.blogspot.com/2012/02/koolapopper-fun.html)

Suggestion: Change the shapes : Change the shape(s) of your tangle to make them more pointed, rounded, or elongated.

Live: Carole -> https://www.youtube.com/@zencalitimo/videos

Day 7 – Glaner – Gleaning

Tangle: Bekkwheat – Cindy Knapp (https://tanglepatterns.com/2024/10/how-to-draw-bekkwheat.html)

Suggestion: Change the texture: Add lines, dots, beads inside the tangles to create extra texture.

Video: Ludivine -> https://www.youtube.com/@ludivineschottczt/videos

Day 8 – coming soon

Tangle:

Prompt:

Live: March 21 – 19h CET – Laure -> https://www.youtube.com/@Laureimaridoulacztartiste/videos

Day 9 – coming soon

Tangle:

Prompt:

Live: March 22 – 11h CET – Isabelle -> https://www.instagram.com/odiccreation/ 

Day 10 – coming soon

Tangle:

Prompt:

Live: March 23 – 11h CET – Claire -> https://www.instagram.com/claire_lk_zentangle

It’s a wrap! What’s next?

The 10 Tangles creative challenge is a beautiful journey into artistic mindfulness through the Zentangle Method. This accessible practice brings joy and relaxation while building your creative confidence with each pattern you draw.

Looking at this edition as well as past editions, you’ll notice how the Zentangle Method consistently provides an easy-to-learn, relaxing experience. The previous challenges (find them on artsamuse.com/blog) showcased how simple pen and paper can transform into fascinating artwork through structured patterns.

For the 2025 edition, you’ve build on these foundations while exploring new prompts designed to provoke thoughts and make you reflect on your creative practice.

Remember, your journey in the 10 Tangles creative challenge isn’t about perfection—it’s about discovering your creative voice one pen stroke at a time.

Now, you can also always revisit past editions or try another challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to common questions about the 10 tangles creative challenge for 2025. These will help you understand the challenge, the Zentangle Method, participation requirements, and available resources.

What is the Zentangle Method and how can it promote relaxation?

The Zentangle Method is a simple drawing technique that uses structured patterns to create beautiful abstract art. It was designed to be easy to learn and requires no artistic background.

When you practice Zentangle, you focus on each stroke of the pen, which helps quiet your mind and reduce stress. This easy-to-learn method creates a sort of meditative state as you draw.

The repetitive nature of creating patterns helps you enter a relaxed, almost trance-like state. Many people find it calming and report improved focus and creativity.

Can you explain what the ’10 tangles’ challenge entails and who can participate?

The 10 Tangles challenge offers you opportunities to create artworks using ten different Zentangle patterns. You’ll receive specific pattern prompts throughout the challenge period.

Anyone can participate regardless of artistic ability or experience level or language skills. The 2025 edition welcomes beginners and experienced tanglers alike.

Each daily challenge builds on your skills, and you can complete them at your own pace. The challenge also creates a supportive and enthusiastic community through shared experiences and artwork.

Are there any resources available for beginners to learn the Zentangle Method?

Yes! The ArtsAmuse website offers tutorials, pattern guides and workshops specifically for beginners as well as for more advanced tanglers. You can also download the 10 Tangles Creative Challenge PDF where you’ll find links for the step-by-step instructions for each pattern used in the challenge.

The Zentangle Method based resources available on artsamuse.com include video demonstrations and printable worksheets. These help you understand the basic techniques and terminology.

You only need simple supplies to get started: paper, a black pen, and sometimes a pencil for shading. The 2025 edition includes beginner-friendly patterns.

How has the 10 Tangles 2025 edition evolved from past editions?

Each edition incorporates new words and tangles. This 2025 edition reflects the week of the French language and the Francophonie 30th edition’s theme “Prenez la Parole – Take the floor!”. This adds a fresh perspective that adds to the traditional Zentangle approach.

Where can I find examples of artwork from the previous editions of the 10 Tangles challenge?

You can view images of past challenges’ artwork on the ArtsAmuse website. These showcase the diverse interpretations of each prompt.

Each edition has its own blog article and includes highlighted works from previous years. This gives you inspiration and shows how differently participants approached the same challenges.

Social media hashtags like #10Tangles also reveal thousands of examples from past participants. These demonstrate the wide range of styles possible within the Zentangle Method.

Do participants need to understand French to take part in the 10 Tangles 2025 edition?

No, you don’t need to understand French to participate fully in the 2025 edition. All instructions and pattern guides are provided in English with French terms clearly explained.

The French language elements add cultural flavor but aren’t necessary for completing the challenges. Any French terms used come with translations.

The challenge embraces French influences while remaining accessible to everyone. You’ll learn a few creative French terms along the way, enhancing your tangling vocabulary.

Is the challenge accessible for all levels?

You will have access to step by step instructions as well as live videos to guide you along the way. You don’t need artistic experience to have fun with this challenge. All you need to bring is your curiosity and willingness to explore what happens when you put pen to paper. Join us, you won’t regret it.

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