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Every year, Carmen Mensink offers Thangka drawing & painting courses in Asia in different countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. Buddhist Art Workshops in other countries like Sri Lanka and Vietnam are coming up. On this page you can see the courses that are currently scheduled.
New workshops will be added through the year. If you want to automatically stay informed on classes in Asia subscribe to the Newsletter Asia
Upcoming Buddhist Art Courses in Asia
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Types of Classes in Asia
Overview of the different kinds of Buddhist Art Courses that are offered in Asia:
In these short workshops you will get a glimpse of Tibetan Buddhist Art, and create a (small) drawing or Tibetan Amulet.
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.
In a weekend course (starting Fri evening) we will start to draw a Buddha, Mandala or Symbols, but -depending on how fast you are- you might 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.
Besides the drawing sessions, you will be guided through (short) meditations, slideshows and lectures about the meaning, symbolism and mantra of the particular subject, offering you a complete picture of the Buddhist philosophy that is connected to your Buddha or Mandala.
Coloring or painting your drawing can be done at home or during a thangka painting retreat.
Thangka Painting Retreats that last 7 to 10 days offer even more depth and practice, such as the 10-day Sri Lanka course (including sightseeing tour to the famous Buddhist sites).If you are willing to travel for it you could also join the 5 day Retreat Week at the Omega Institute (Rhinebeck, NY), or our annual Thangka Painting Retreat in Italy.
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, you will be guided through (short) meditations, slideshows and lectures about the meaning, symbolism and mantra of the particular subject, offering you a complete picture of the Buddhist philosophy that is connected to your Buddha or Mandala.
In the days before or after a course in Asia, Carmen can be hired to offer individual thangka teachings.
For people who want to treat themselves to the luxury of a private course, for one person or with a few friends.
Pictures of Thangka Classes
After each thangka course, Carmen posts pictures of it on her FaceBook Page. In the ‘Albums’ section you can find the pics of previous classes in Singapore & Malaysia. You can also check her Instagram page for pictures.
Reviews
Testimonials from people who have joined the thangka courses in Asia:
“It has been such a great pleasure to be able to attend this Thangka art class workshop and allowing us the ability to draw with such great amazing details. I want to thank Carmen for her patience and metta.”
Joseph Pang, Singapore
Weekend courses in Singapore
“Carmen leads students gently into the subject matter in a systematic, organised matter. I loved the combination of lectures, meditation and drawing/painting. I always find it interesting to know about the history, symbolism, and more importantly the benefits of the drawing with regards to blessing others.”
Belinda Tan, Singapore
Weekend courses in Singapore
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