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Join a Course in Portugal
Overview of upcoming thangka classes, workshops and retreats in Portugal. Sign up for the Newsletter to stay posted on all future courses.
Join an Online Course
Online thangka courses are offered through the School for Tibetan Buddhist Art, where you can learn how to draw or paint a Tibetan Buddha, Mandala, or Symbol from your home, while personally being guided by Carmen.
Most classes are for students on all levels – yes, also those without any drawing experience whatsoever.
Can’t wait to start your thangka journey?
Join the Buddha Face Thangka Art Course or the Tara’s Mudra Thangka Art Course today!
Testimonials & Artworks
by the students of Carmen Mensink
An overview of the drawings and paintings created by Carmen’s students during the classes, courses and retreats in Portugal. Courses are offered in Portugal once a year, in Northern Portugal (often in Sep/Oct). Sign up for the Newsletter to stay posted on all classes, lectures and events in Portugal.
Check out some of the artworks and testimonials of students who have taken an in-person Thangka Painting Retreat in Portugal with Carmen:
Buddha Shakyamuni by Nicola
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Shakyamuni by Nicola
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Shakyamuni by Lily
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Shakyamuni by Lily
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Face by Raj
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Face by Raj
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Shakyamuni by Lyla
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Buddha Shakyamuni by Lyla
Joined the Thangka Art & Meditation Retreat in Portugal in 2025
Types of Classes
Overview of the different kinds of Buddhist Art Courses that are offered in Portugal:
In a day workshop you can learn to draw a Buddha face, Lotus flower or other Tibetan Buddhist symbols and color it by using the color pencil techniques, that will be explained as well. The thangka day workshops offers you a good introduction in Tibetan Art.Similar Online Workshops:
In a Weekend Course (starting Fri evening) you can learn to draw a Buddha, Mandala or Tibetan Symbols, but -depending on how fast you are- you may have to finish your artwork at home.
In an Extended Weekend Course (starting Thu evening) we can dive even deeper into the subject and you will most probably be able to finish your drawing (at least in black and white).
Besides the drawing sessions in these multi-day courses, you will be also receive guided meditations, presentations and lectures about the meaning, symbolism and mantra of the particular subject, offering you a complete picture of the philosophy and practice that is connected to your Buddha or Mandala.
Similar Online Courses:
- The Buddha (Shakyamuni) Thangka Art Course
- Medicine Buddha Thangka Art Course
- White Tara Thangka Art Course
- Eight Auspicious Symbols Online Thangka Art Course
- Colouring Techniques Course (only to be purchased in addition to another online course)
The longer courses are suitable for both drawing & painting, such as the annual 7/10-Day Retreats in the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, the US and sometimes Asia (see upcoming courses and retreats).
A retreat gives you a true in-depth experience of the Tibetan Thangka art & philosophy, as there’s time to learn to work with the special thangka painting techniques and/or color pencil techniques.
Besides the drawing sessions in these multi-day courses, you will be also receive guided meditations, presentations and lectures about the meaning, symbolism and mantra of the particular subject, offering you a complete picture of the philosophy and practice that is connected to your Buddha or Mandala.
Similar Online Courses:
- The Buddha (Shakyamuni) Thangka Art Course
- Medicine Buddha Thangka Art Course
- White Tara Thangka Art Course
- Eight Auspicious Symbols Online Thangka Art Course
- Colouring Techniques Course (only to be purchased in addition to another online course)
For those who want to treat themselves to the luxury of a Private Thangka Course.Individual teachings can be offered at Carmen’s studio in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), for 1 to 4 persons.
It’s also possible for Carmen to offer a Private Thangka Course on location, for 1 to 25 persons.
Also, when she’s touring in Italy, Portugal, Austria, US East Coast, or Asia, Carmen can be hired to offer individual thangka teachings. Check out the upcoming courses and retreats for the schedule.
Pictures of Thangka Classes in Portugal
After a thangka course, Carmen posts pictures of it on on this website, at the Photos of Thangka Art Retreats section, such as the Tibetan Thangka Art & Meditation Intensive Retreat with Carmen and Burgs.
Pictures can also be found on her Instagram and FaceBook pages.
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