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Weekend Workshops

Historical account. Dates, prices, contact details and arrangements describe the original publication and may no longer apply. For current visits and events, see the programme or contact the centre.

Tibetan Thangka Painting  With  Ven. Nyima Gyaltsen

A previous general experience in drawing and painting is essential. Knowledge of Tibetan art and Buddhism is not required. 

Topics taught are listed here as eight weekends (for when longer courses are running).

Weekend 1:  Lotus flowers & other Ornamental Features

Weekend 2:  Eight Auspicious Symbols           Pdf of  Eight Auspicious Signs

Weekend 3:  Outlining & shading techniques

Weekend 4: Faces of peaceful deities

Weekend 5: Faces of fierce deities

Weekend 6: Hand gestures of peaceful deities

Weekend 7: Hand gestures of fierce deities

Weekend 8: Seed syllables with backgrounds

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