The Conch Shell: Symbol of the call to enlightenment in the ten directions
Join the artists of the Chenrezig Institute’s Art Studio, Thangka Painting Cooperative in a Weekend with Justine Hefel
– Justine is a long standing thangka painting student of Andy Weber, in this weekend workshop she will lead us through drawing the 4th of the 8 Auspicious symbols The Conch Shell. The symbol form a regular part of the iconography in Buddhist thangkas & mandalas –
Depending on availability, the Art Studio often has Tibetan Canvases for sale. These are canvases prepared in the traditional Tibetan way using 100% cotton, sewn onto dowels and stretched within a frame. The Artist usually paints the thangka in this canvas and will reuse the frame for the next thangka. The Art Studio runs courses through the year where you can come in and make a canvas over a weekend and can take it home to start your work. Or you can buy one made by one of the Art Studio’s artists.
For the 8 Auspicious Symbol Series, we are offering those interested a section of canvas out of its frame to paint the symbol. It has a very unique feel and smoothness and sits well in brocade. It is not a requirement of the course, you will have the option of paper western canvas provided as part of your general material fee at the workshop.
Course Materials & Fees
Costs:
$108 course fee
$12 general materials fee
$30 text
$40 optional section of Tibetan Canvas
Please note availability of this canvas is limited.
The Conch Shell: Course Fee + Materials ( No Text)
The Conch Shell: Drawing the 8 Auspicious Symbols~ March 2019 9:30 am – 4.00 pm with Justine Hefel Course Fees (Course $108 + General Materials $12 )= $120 No TEXT
A$120.00
The Conch Shell: Course fees + Text
The Conch Shell: Drawing the 8 Auspicious Symbols~ March 2019 9:30 am – 4.00 pm with Justine Hefel Course Fees (Course $108 + General Materials $12 + Text $30 )= $150 No TEXT
A$150.00
About the text:
The Eight Auspicious Symbols by Andy Weber is the foundation of the series, it is a one off purchase and can be used at the other 7 workshops if you attend or as a guide to continue drawing and painting the symbols at home. If you own the book please bring it along and select a payment option below with it excluded.)
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
You need to book and pay for these online. You will then collect any keys and food tickets from Reception. ( your Course and associated fees are managed directly by the Art Studio)
Accommodation: is available at Chenrezig Institute’s on-site accommodation. . We recommend booking early as it does book out. You can have a look at options HERE. There are also B&B option very close to the centre.
Food: is available through Chenrezig Institutes wonderful Big Love Cafe. You will need to pre-book meals and can do that HERE.
There is coffee and tea facilities at the Art Studio as well as microwave and fridge.
Justine Hefel workshop leader
Justine is a long standing thangka painting student of Andy Weber with a strong connection and commitment to Buddhist art and practice. She has a strong history in art including working as a sought after professional Tattoo Artist. Her love of art and drawing has lead her to undertake researching and writing a book on tribal fabric and tattoo motifs which regularly takes her traveling through regions like Borneo and Pacific Islands to work with local tribes collecting and curating designs.
About Andy Weber author of The Eight Auspicious Symbols
The artist Andy Weber spent seven years living and studying the iconography art of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of accomplished masters in India and Nepal.
His unique style of authentic images for visualization are highly respected not only by the growing number of Western Buddhists but also by Tibetan Lamas of all traditions, many of whom have commissioned his work. His thangka paintings (= Tibetan scroll paintings) can be seen in Buddhist centres and temples throughout the world including the Potala Palace in Lhasa and his images have become well known and popular through numerous publications.
With over 35 years of experience Andy Weber and his students offer their artwork, their services, and their experience to the wider Dharma community.