Learn The Art of Butter Sculpture

Learn the Art of Butter Sculpture from master artist, Yeshi Dorjee.  Traditionally, butter sculptures are displayed on monastery altars and family shrines as offerings.  Butter sculptures are modeled by hand. Since butter melts easily, monks have to dip their hands into cold water to make their fingers cold enough then can they start to model.   Each butter image is assembled to create a tableaux or 'torma'.  The display of butter offerings are described as 'butter ornaments', 'butter flowers' or 'offering of flowers'. Yeshi Dorjee will demonstrate the techniques of creating a Butter Sculpture and then students will learn hands-on how to work with the butter and create one of these beautiful designs.

Teacher:   Artist, Yeshi Dorjee  
When:  SAT and SUN,  September 29 and 30, 2012 Where:  1317 N Park Ave, Pomona CA 91768
Cost:   $55.00 include art supplies


Weekend Workshop Schedule

Saturday:   10:00am - 12:00pm    Lunch provided at Center     2:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunday:     10:00am - 12:00pm
Preregistration by Wednesday, September 26, 2012 is required for us to prepare for the event,

Mail your check to:  Land of Enlightened Wisdom  - 1317 N Park Ave - Pomona, CA 91768,
Call   (626)  698-4756 or Pay on-line.

More examples of Butter Sculptures