Become a Certified Zentangle Teacher

We are pleased to be able share an in-depth program with passionate tanglers worldwide who wish to teach the Zentangle® Method. You can meet some of our current CZTs in this blog.

CZT certification can only be achieved by attending a Zentangle® CZT Training Seminar in person or online in:

• USA in English-provided by Zentangle, Inc
• Asia in Mandarin-provided by Created With Love (licensed by Zentangle, Inc. to provide these seminars)
• Europe in German, French, Spanish, English provided by Conzentric (licensed by Zentangle, Inc. to provide these seminars)  

Created with Love Taiwan (Mandarin)

CZT Asia 27: August 2-3, 2025 Attend Online or In Person in Taipei City, Taiwan - Click for More Information and to Register.

Humble Beginnings

We have always loved to present Zentangle workshops. In the early days of Zentangle, we would teach them at grade schools, high schools, and colleges, at calligraphy clubs and art clubs, at corporate annual meetings and in peoples' homes. At every workshop, we would meet people who understood the Zentangle Method's potential and had a passion to share it with others in their own field of interest and expertise. This planted the seed idea of creating a comprehensive seminar to teach others how to teach the Zentangle Method. 

In February, 2009 the Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) program was born. We created our CZT training program so you could understand the basics and the depth of philosophies of the Zentangle Method and its art form and so you could convey the full Zentangle experience to others in your community and create additional income for yourself. These people (CZTs)could now translate our Zentangle insights and discoveries into areas that we might not encounter or understand, and we wanted them to do it in the best way possible.

Reviews

We pour so much energy and love into creating a meaningful, creative and immersive program. Don’t take our word for it, here are some comments from people who’ve attended CZT training:

 From our in-person attendees:

Zentangle has definitely left its mark on me, and in turn has helped me to make my mark on the world in so many ways. Some of the most memorable and important ways have been when I teach a class and get to see the amazement the students have as they create a beautiful work of art. I have been practicing Zentangle for 13 years now and it has infiltrated every part of my life, from the artwork hanging on my walls to presents I have made for loved ones, cards, jewelry and other crafts. Zentangle has provided me with a way to destress and rejuvenate so I can be a better person to those around me. Thank you Rick and Maria and the Zentangle family across the world!

 – Lara Williams

From our online attendees:

Hello to the entire Zentangle team. WOW! what a seminar. I was quite concerned that doing training on line would not be inspiring or life changing (as in person classes can be). I was so wrong. I know that I am not alone in having tears at the end…That so many people, from so many parts of the world were seeing the same screen as myself was spiritual. Many of these people were from countries in much more turmoil than our own and they came in peace and community. The world can become a better place one stroke at a time. -We just need to remember the Zentangle Method. no judgement, no up or down. no mistakes. Give love, hope, gratitude, and encouragement You all are awesome. … From my heart to yours, -PH

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for completely changing my life by not only offering the gift of Zentangle, but giving me the chance to become a CZT and offering CZT #36 Seminar virtually! I would have found my way to Rhode Island eventually, but this gift of yours sped up the process! I do look forward to eventually coming to see you in person as well and literally hugging each and every one of you!

This week has been a complete joy. I am a bit sad that I cannot meet you all in person, but I do feel at home with each of you just by the love and passion you exude for Zentangle and your family! Thank you for making me a special part of this wonderful journey of hope and inspiration……. Seminar has been nothing short of spectacular for me and how does one thank a family for changing her life! I am not certain yet, but do know that I am headed in the right direction by being able to spread the word about this magnificent form of art! -MD

Thank you for a wonderful seminar. I have wanted to do the CZT for such a long time and feel very grateful that I have had the opportunity to do the very first online seminar. -VN

What an inspirational and informative morning. Thank you Molly, Martha, Rick and Maria. Your online seminar is awesome. You are all showing us what this whole method is and what it can do for both teacher and student. It is a wonderful time throughout the world to connect with each other in this way. Love from Indiana!

I am so Happy! Thank you for bringing this to me in my home. Your family and staff has made this a beautiful experience for me!!!

Thank you Rick, Maria, Molly, and Martha for such a stimulating,(and exhausting) day of learning! We all feel SO blessed to be able to learn from you!! That was a beautiful ending to this full day of learning! Thank each of you from the center of my heart!

CZT certification is only available by attending Zentangle seminars with Zentangle, Inc or by attending our authorized CZT training seminars in Asia in the Mandarin language which are provided  by Created With Love, or in Europe, provided by conZentric. Both are licensed by Zentangle, Inc. to provide these seminars. These are the only ways to become a Certified Zentangle Teacher. If you have any questions, please contact Zentangle, Inc at help@zentangle.com or martha@zentangle.com