Loved the course. I have been creating symbols in different formats, both large and small over these many weeks. Carmen’s persona and teaching methodologies are so finely tuned to, and in sync with, the participants, that the lessons are a pleasure to complete and use creatively.

This is the third class that I’ve taken with Carmen. I think she does a wonderful job-the courses are very well-rounded with general information on the topic, guided meditations, recommended dharma teachings by Carmen and other teachers, and clear materials to work with. Asher courses are much more than just a drawing class! I’ve always wanted to learn to draw and I have found an approach that seems to work for me- people can recognize what I’ve drawn!! Thank-you, Carmen for offering these courses online. I’d love to attend one in person.

Carmen has created a course that is easy to follow, with just the right amount of challenge

The last half year I joined 3 online courses: the Budha face, the Medicine Budha en now the 8 Auspicious Symbols. The classes gave me knowledge, insight, calmth, inspriration and lots of fun. Every week I am looking forward to the next module. I can join the lessons whenever it suits me and Carmen is always very helpfull by helping me to structure my ideas.

I liked that the course brought back old and forgotten aspects of myself, like how to slow down and really be in the moment. My expectations were more than met – it was really a great course. I noticed that my drawings became more confident and that the strokes became more fluid with practice. But along with that were deep feelings of calm/support and a sense of strong love. I had to rush at the end because I was away for a week but my wheel still came out fine. I loved the experience.

Loved everything! As always, I have learned so much about the iconography of the symbols. Thank you so much Carmen for your generous teachings! I promise to share the completed drawings with you when I finish my symbols. I plan to use gouache for the coloring.

I have had a wonderful experience with Carmen’s Eight Auspicious Symbols course.

I loved this course, and am excited to continue exploring ways to create these symbols!

It was an amazing long and beautiful journey to draw the 8 Auspicious Signs. I feel very grateful about this experience and I know it will go on and on inside of me and in the way life unfold.
Thank you so much Carmen Mensink 🙏🏻🌹🌏

The Ashtamangala (8 Auspicious symbols) class was a great experience for me. A detail oriented course with many notes, mantras and meditations. Ms Carmen Mensink is a wonderful teacher and I am always amazed at the information she provides us in each and every module with profound in-depth history, information and insights from revered preachers and monks. What I liked the most was that it was not only a great art class but the reasoning and thought process that was provoked while learning every single symbol.

This was a great course. I enjoyed delving into each symbol. I like the process. Grid to drawing to coloring.

Thank you Carmen for the informative lectures and peaceful meditations.

I loved this course. I loved the lectures and learning about the meaning of the symbols. The Eternal Knot is a symbol that I feel especially drawn to. I was readying to take my Bodhisattva vow while working on this symbol and it really helped it come alive for me. Thank you Carmen and Tara too

My artwork unfortunately is not finished. I really enjoyed the course as I have always enjoyed all your courses. You give so much information and it is really well structured and very clear. I loved drawing whilst listening to the buddhist lectures you offered us. It is really very enriching and I feel very privileged it has come on my path. Thank you so much Carmen for a beautiful course and I am looking forward to a next one!

Here a pic with me & my favourite symbol (;

Its my 2nd course with Carmen. Loved this course, so rich in detail & a real journey through Buddhist art & teachings. Its clear a lot of love & effort has gone into the preparation of all individual modules. Inspiring and enriching. Thank you for your enthusiasm & generosity, Carmen!

Once again, your teaching not only increased my knowledge and skill, but also touched my heart. I am learning to have confidence in my own creativity with devotion for the dharma as it unfolds on my paper. Thank you.