Have fun with a St Patrick’s Day zentangle art activity at home or in the classroom. Draw zentangle patterns onto our free shamrock printable using basic supplies or even use it as a shamrock coloring page. Explore do-able St Patrick’s Day crafts for kids below and let’s get zentangling!
COLOR THESE PRINTABLE SHAMROCKS
ZENTANGLE PATTERNS
A zentangle is an unplanned and structured pattern usually created on small square tiles in black and white. The patterns are called tangles.
You can make a tangle with one or a combinations of dots, lines, curves etc. Zentangle art can be very relaxing because there is no pressure to focus on the end result. It really is an easy form of process art for kids!
St Patrick’s Day is coming up and what do you think of? Catching a leprechaun with a leprechaun trap, rainbow science activities, pots of gold and shamrocks of course!
Draw zentangle patterns onto our free shamrock printable below for St Patrick’s Day. Relaxing and mindful art for kids of all ages!
MORE FUN ZENTANGLE PATTERNS TO TRY
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR PRINTABLE SHAMROCK!
SHAMROCK ZENTANGLE
What are shamrocks? Shamrocks are the young sprigs of the clover plant. They also symbolize Ireland and are associated with St Patrick’s Day. Finding one is thought to bring you good luck!
SUPPLIES:
- Shamrock template
- Black marker
- Ruler
- Colored markers or watercolors
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Print out the shamrock template.
STEP 2: Fill in each section with your own zentangle designs. Try creating various patterns using a marker. For example, stripes, circles, waves, swirls.
Optional: Color your shamrocks in with markers or watercolor paints. You make even want to make your own watercolors!
WHY DO PROCESS ART WITH KIDS?
What do you think of when you think of children’s art activities? Marshmallow snowmen? Fingerprint flowers? Pasta ornaments?
While there isn’t anything wrong with these crafty projects, they all have one thing in common. The focus is on the end result. Usually, an adult has created a plan for a project with one goal in mind, and it does not leave much room for true creativity.
For children, the real fun (and learning) is in the process, not the product! Hence, the importance of process art!
Kids are curious; they want their senses to come alive. They want to feel and smell and sometimes even taste the process. They want to let their minds wander through the creative process.
How can we help them reach this state of ‘flow’ – (the mental state of being completely present and fully immersed in a task)? Process art activities! Click here for more process art ideas!
MORE FUN ST PATRICK’S DAY ACTIVITIES
Try one of these St Patrick’s Day theme art and craft activities, science, and slime!
Printable Spring Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Winter.
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Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
