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Join a Course in Austria
Overview of upcoming thangka classes, workshops and retreats in Austria.
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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.
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Join the Buddha Face Thangka Art Course or the Tara’s Mudra Thangka Art Course today!
Testimonials and 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 Austria.
Courses are offered in Austria once year (often in Oct/Nov), mainly in Vienna. Sign up for the Newsletter to stay posted on all classes, lectures and events in Austria.
Check out some of the artworks and testimonials of students from Austria who have taken in-person or online classes with Carmen:
Gabriele Ott
I really love the warm, motivating and talented way you created this Thangka course for us
Dear Carmen, it was a beautiful journey 🙂
I loved the reflecions on each symbol and to dive deeper into their meanings. The Bonus tracks – especially V...
I really love the warm, motivating and talented way you created this Thangka course for us
Dear Carmen, it was a beautiful journey 🙂
I loved the reflecions on each symbol and to dive deeper into their meanings. The Bonus tracks – especially V. Robina Courtin with her clear and profund teaching.
I really enjoyed the Colouring course and the bonus tracks “Chinas Van Goghs” and the BBC doku about the Three Colours – so inspiring. And above all, I really love the warm, motivating and talented way you created this Thangka course for us. Thank you so much 🙂
Gabriele Ott
Victoria
I loved the course and your explanations
Thanks you Carmen, I loved the course and your explanations how to draw the different parts and where to start helped me a lot. The Meditations and th...
I loved the course and your explanations
Thanks you Carmen, I loved the course and your explanations how to draw the different parts and where to start helped me a lot. The Meditations and the explanation of the symbolism I loved especially.
Best wishes, Victoria
Victoria
Gabriele Ott
I really learned a lot about Thangkas, Colouring and about myself
Dear Carmen, I send you an image of the Mandala. I want to keep it as a Duplex with no additional colours. I really loved the monochrome picture of th...
I really learned a lot about Thangkas, Colouring and about myself
Dear Carmen, I send you an image of the Mandala. I want to keep it as a Duplex with no additional colours. I really loved the monochrome picture of the Dharma wheel which you added in the colouring examples. And i wanted to add the words which ment a lot to me in the reflections. Thank you for this great workshop. I really learned a lot about Thangkas, Colouring and about myself. Wish you all the best. Gabi
Gabriele Ott
Martha Seif
Painting was pure meditation for me, being in the moment
Painting the White Tara was a very healing process for me.
The structure of the modules is very helpful, as you prepare us for the next step in a very...
Painting was pure meditation for me, being in the moment
Painting the White Tara was a very healing process for me.
The structure of the modules is very helpful, as you prepare us for the next step in a very gentle way.
For me, it was a development that allowed my consciousness to grow in a healing way.
Painting was pure meditation for me, being in the moment.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Martha Seif
Types of Classes
Overview of the different kinds of Buddhist Art Courses that are offered in Austria:
In these short workshops you will get a glimpse of Tibetan Buddhist Art, and create a (small) drawing, such as a lotus flower or other Tibetan Symbol.
The Lotus Flower is part of the famous set of the Eight Auspicious Symbols. It’s also the flower that a lot of Buddhas hold in their hands, such as Green Tara and White Tara.
Similar Online Workshops:
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)
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 Austria
After a thangka course, Carmen posts pictures of it on on this website, at the Photos of Thangka Art Retreats section.
Pictures can also be found on her Instagram and FaceBook pages.
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