International Day of Zentangle

The Zentangle community spans continents, languages, and cultures, yet we are all connected through the simple practice of drawing one stroke at a time. On the International Day of Zentangle 2026, we invite you to celebrate that connection with us during a special live-streamed event. Join us and help make this our biggest year yet!

When: July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT

What to Expect:

A warm welcome from the Zentangle HQ Crew
A special tangling session with Rick and Maria
A live Question & Answer session with Rick and Maria
Live chat with Zentangle enthusiasts from around the world (you must be logged into a YouTube account to participate; chat may not be available on all mobile devices)
The excitement and energy of tangling simultaneously with thousands of tanglers worldwide

Materials:

White 3.5" Original Zentangle Tile
Black Micron pen
Graphite Mini Pencil
Tortillion
Passion and Gratitude

These are the materials we will be using during the event, but we always encourage you to tangle along with whatever supplies you have on hand. 

During the live stream, Rick and Maria will board the Zentangle Time Machine to revisit the moments and stories that have shaped the Zentangle Method and the Zentangle community over the years. What have you always wanted to know about Zentangle's history? Ask us! We are collecting questions to be answered during the session. Submit yours today, then tune in on July 15th to see if Rick and Maria answer your question.

Submit Your IDOZ Questions

Shop International Day of Zentangle Apparel Here

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Each year we use this opportunity to both celebrate our tangling community all over the world and to raise money for the Zentangle Foundation. The foundation was founded with three pillars of support: community outreach, scholarship, and research using the Zentangle Method. Donations can be made during the live event on YouTube or at anytime on the foundation website.

We invite you to read about the 2025 International Day of Zentangle celebrating the tangle Huggins in this blog and read Maria's reflection about IDOZ 2025 here. You can watch the recorded live class below.

We invite you to also read about the 2024 International Day of Zentangle and the release of the tangle IDOZ in this blog. You can tangle along with the recorded class below.