Learn with Tangem

Art courses rooted in tradition.

We teach traditional pattern-making and the digital skills to bring it to life. Classes are held online, so students can join from anywhere in the world.

Foundations of Digital Art

Start from zero: choosing a device and software, canvases and layers, brushes, line control, basic colour and composition. You finish with your first complete digital artwork.

  • Setting up free or low-cost tools
  • Layers, brushes and selections
  • Line confidence exercises
  • Your first finished piece
  • Beginner
  • 6 weeks
  • Online · live + recorded

Kolam & Geometric Pattern Design

Learn the traditional dot-grid system of kolam, draw continuous-line patterns by hand, then rebuild them precisely as digital artwork.

  • Dot grids (pulli) and symmetry
  • Continuous-line drawing
  • Hand to digital conversion
  • Designing your own kolam
  • Beginner – Intermediate
  • 4 weeks
  • Online · live

Mandala Design: Temple to Screen

Explore radial symmetry from temple ornament. Construct mandalas with guides and symmetry tools, and develop a ceremonial colour palette.

  • Radial grids and folds
  • Lotus and petal construction
  • Symmetry tools
  • Gold-and-earth palettes
  • Intermediate
  • 5 weeks
  • Online · live + recorded

Colour & Composition from Tradition

Study colour and composition through traditional references — natural dyes, temple paint, textiles — and apply them to your own work.

  • Traditional palettes
  • Contrast and balance
  • Borders and framing
  • Colour for print
  • All levels
  • 4 weeks
  • Online · recorded with feedback

Digital Painting: Landscapes & Seasons

Paint rivers, fields and monsoon skies in a decorative style. Learn layering, texture and light while keeping a traditional sensibility.

  • Layered landscapes
  • Texture brushes
  • Light and atmosphere
  • Series planning
  • Intermediate
  • 6 weeks
  • Online · live

Portfolio & Selling Your Art

For artists ready to share their work: build a portfolio, prepare files for print and screens, and understand licensing and pricing basics.

  • Curating a portfolio
  • Preparing print-ready files
  • Licences explained
  • Presenting your work online
  • Advanced
  • 4 weeks
  • Online · one-to-one sessions
How classes work

Practical details

Small groups

Live classes are kept small so every student receives feedback. One-to-one tuition is also available.

Flexible timing

Live sessions are scheduled for multiple time zones where possible, and recordings are shared with enrolled students.

Fees on enquiry

Fees depend on the course, format and group size. We send exact fees, dates and what’s included before you enrol.

Enrolment, cancellation and refund rules for courses are explained in our Terms & Conditions and Refund & Cancellation Policy. Course outcomes depend on each student’s practice; we do not guarantee any particular result, income or qualification.

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