Benefits
Enjoy the luxury of private thangka art workshops where you can learn this incredible ancient art at your own pace, with lots on individual guidance and time to answer all your questions about Tibetan Buddhist art.
For people with or without drawing or painting experience, who want to learn in a comfortable, private setting.
- Dates and times according to your preference, based on availability
- Subject(s) in consultation
- Teachings are offered in clear English, Dutch or via a translator into your language
- Guidance according to your needs
- All materials are included
- In Amsterdam coffee, tea & vegetarian lunches are included
In Amsterdam or at a different location
Private classes can be organized for 1 to 4 persons (so you can bring your friends as well!) in Carmen’s inspiring thangka studio in one of the most popular areas in Amsterdam. It’s a great way to combine your art training with a trip to beautiful Amsterdam and its museums.
A list of great value hotels and B&B’s with single, double, triple or family rooms can be provided (all within short walking distance of the thangka workshop and the historical center of Amsterdam). From the airport you can easily get there by train or bus, time tables and all other information you need will be provided. Testimonials & pictures of people who came for private teachings to Amsterdam can be found at the bottom of this page.
On request, Carmen can teach at different locations.
When she teaches in other countries, it’s often possible to arrange an individual workshops over there as well.
More info?
For more info and price quotes please contact Carmen Mensink.
“I spent three full days with my thangka-teacher Carmen – and to me it was like being in a retreat – meditating, listening, drawing, colouring, contemplating and dedicating.
Not only is Carmen a beautiful person, she is also a wonderful and experienced teacher. When she teaches, she does it with such lightness and humor, deep seriosity and sweet kindness …. that one immediately feels at home and in good hands.
I discovered, that thangka-drawing is both challenging and very difficult – and yet I made images, that I had never imagined I was able to make…. in just three days.We are lucky to have such an experienced and good thangka-teacher in Europe.”
Nils Skaun, Denmark
came for private thangka teachings to Amsterdam
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“I would LOVE to continue studies with you!!!!”
Ellen Stapleton, Australia
came for private thangka teachings to Amsterdam twice
“A very big thank you for the art weekend, we both really enjoyed it and feel inspired to go on and do more thangka paintings.”
Lesley and Jo, England
came for private thangka teachings to Amsterdam
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Heidi Virshup, Singapore
came a week for private thangka teachings to Amsterdam
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“I would like to thank you for your very helpful and fun lessons which have inspired me and allowed me to improve my skills. Thank you very much.”
Adam Plumb (14), England
came a week for private thangka teachings to Amsterdam, together with his mother