THANGKA
PAINTING COURSES
INSTRUCTION
BY LAMA TSONDRU SANGPO
1.
Professional
Qualifications
2.
Thangka Samples
3. Courses
Available
4.
Painting Steps
5.
Gonjang
Monastery
6.
Photos with
Other Lamas
Rigzin
Norbu, Lead
Artist and
student of Lama
Tsondru Sangpo
THANGKA
PAINTING
INSTRUCTION
The
course structure
will be designed
to fit the
overall skill
level of its
participants.
Lama Tsondru’s
approach will
accommodate the
individual needs
of students
while also
allowing for
suitable
progression
within the
course.
Familiarity with
Buddhism is not
required.
A
foundation in
art is not
required as this
course is open
to all levels of
ability from
beginners to
skillful
artists.
Prospective
students will
meet with Lama
Tsondru to
discuss their
interest and
assess their
skill level. The
flexibility of
the course
structure will
allow for
varying levels
of advancement
based on
personal
ability.
Initial
instruction will
include a
detailed
explanation of
the significance
of using
specific
techniques in
thangka painting
and the
importance of
the materials
used in its
creation.
Students will
begin by
learning
fundamental
skills and brush
techniques,
including
Tibetan
calligraphy.
This foundation
will provide the
unique skills
necessary for
the creation of
a sacred
thangka.
Choosing
a proper image
for a thangka
painting plays a
major role in
the type and
extent of the
instruction a
student will
require. Lama
Tsondru and his
staff will
assist students
in choosing
their thangka
image based on
the outcome that
the student
desires.
ENROLLMENT
Anyone interested in attending
this course should schedule a personal meeting with
Lama Tsondru. Meetings are by appointment only and
required in order to enroll in the course. Contact
the Center for Dzogchen Studies to arrange for an
appointment.
COURSE
CALENDAR
The
course is
comprised of two
semesters. The
course meets two nights per
week, Monday and
Tuesday, from
6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
Semester One: November
1, 2004 thru February 22, 2005.
Semester Two: March 14, 2005 thru June 14, 2005.
TUITION
$1500
per year (two
semesters, 7
months)
$750.00 First
semester + art
supplies
$750.00 Second
semester + art
supplies
SUPPLIES
The student, under the guidance of Lama Tsondru
Sangpo and his staff, will be responsible for purchasing
the specialized art supplies required.
INDIVIDUAL
INSTRUCTION
Lama Tsondru Sangpo is available
for private instruction during afternoon hours Monday
through Friday.
COMMISSIONS
Lama Tsondru Sangpo accepts commissions
to create customer specific thangka paintings or
murals. Commissioned thangka paintings or murals
may be created any size and will be quoted on an
individual basis. Contact the Center for Dzogchen
Studies for details.
EXHIBITION
Lama Tsondru Sangpo's thangka paintings
are available for exhibition as well as a selection
for purchase. Contact the Center for Dzogchen Studies
for details.
LECTURES
Lama
Tsondru is
available for
presentations to
any group.
Presentations
include
explanations of
the sacred
origins of
thangka painting
and examples of
his works. The
presentations
can be custom
designed to
include
discussions
about Buddhism,
Tibet and other
related topics.
ANNUAL
PILGRIMAGE TO
NEPAL
Beginning in 2003, Lama Tsondru began
leading two-week pilgrimages each fall from the
United States to Buddhist sites in Nepal. The site
trip includes a visit to Lumbini, the birthplace
of the Buddha. He has expert qualifications on this
topic. Inquiries as to future trips are welcome.
1.
Professional Qualifications
2.
Thangka Samples
3. Courses Available
4.
Painting Steps
5.
Gonjang Monastery
6.
Photos with Other Lamas
