‘But I’m no good at art’ is something people often say when I talk to them about having a go at dot mandala art. Well good news… you absolutely do not need to be good at traditional art to do dot mandala art! It is very accessible for beginners, focusing on repetitive, calming motions rather than freehand drawing skills which also makes it a relaxing and mindful activity. Grid lines are used as a guide to place dots, helping you to produce a symmetrical design and using simple tools and materials like dotting rods, styluses and acrylic paints, anyone can create dot mandala designs! Dot mandala art can then lead on to developing further skills in mandala design, painting technique and colour theory. You may want to develop your mandala painting to include brushwork to broaden your mandala toolkit. There is no end to where you can take your mandala journey!

My workshops are all beginner-friendly and are intended not only to introduce you to the wonderful world of mandala art (and hopefully pass on the mandala bug), but to provide a space for mindful, calm creativity. I offer 3 workshop options:

1. Public (purple) workshops: These workshops are open to all and take place at one of my venues, either in Kingswinford or Wolverhampton.

2. Private group (blue) workshops: These workshops offer you the opportunity to book a private mandala workshop for a group of your friends or work colleagues at one of my venues in either Kingswinford or Wolverhampton.

3. Mobile mandala (green) workshops: If you would like me to come to your venue to deliver a workshop, then this is the option for you! I can create bespoke workshops to accommodate timings and number of participants.

For more detailed information on these options and for upcoming workshop dates and times, scroll down through this page.

My beginner mandala dot art workshop is a 2.5 hour session - no prior experience required! This workshop will introduce you to the art of dot mandala and you will be painting either a 10cm mandala stone or a 12cm ring dish - whichever you would prefer. Beginning with an introduction to the origins of mandalas and mandala art, we will then look at the design you will be painting. I will introduce you to the dotting tools, then demonstrate how to use these tools to create dots and ‘swooshes’ of various sizes, working in concentric circles from a central point to create a beautiful, symmetrical dot mandala design. You will be able to choose your own colour palette, with a wide range of colours and hues to choose from. There will be time to practice on card using the dotting tools before starting to paint your stone or dish.

Next Workshops: Saturday 23rd May, 2026 - 10.30am-1.00pm

Saturday 30th May 2026 - 2.30pm - 5.00pm

TO RESERVE A PLACE/PLACES, PLEASE SUBMIT A ‘MANDALA WORKSHOP RESERVATION’ FORM HERE

Places Available: 9

Location: Kingswinford Methodist Church, Kingswinford.

Session Price: £25 per person.

Accessibility: On-site parking including designated disabled parking and ramped access available

What’s Provided?

Everything you will need:

*A selection of designs to choose from or create your own!

*A 10cm, hand-cast stone or a 12cm hand-cast ring dish, pre-prepared with a base-coat of paint and guide lines, all ready for you to paint the dot mandala design.

*Dotting tools

*Paints and varnish

*Self-adhesive felt for the bottom of your stone or dish.

*Practice card

*Hot & cold drinks (please feel free to bring your own drink and a snack if you wish). Hot and cold drinks will include tea, coffee and a selection of squashes.

My Beginner Mandala Painting (dots and brush-work) workshop is a 3.5 hour session and although no prior experience is needed, this workshop is ideal for those who have attended my mandala stone/ring dish dot art workshop (see above) and would like to gain further skills and incorporate brush strokes and embellishments. This workshop will introduce you to mandala painting incorporating both dot work and brushwork. Beginning with an introduction to the origins of mandalas and mandala art, we will then look at the mandala design you will be painting. I will introduce you to the tools and materials, then demonstrate and guide you through the dotting techniques and brushwork you will be using to paint your mandala. Next, I will show you how to mix a gradient colour palette based on the colour of your choice. Once you have your paint mixed, you are ready to take some time to practice some dotting and brushwork on card before starting to paint your mandala onto your round.

Next Workshop: Saturday 30th May, 2026 - 10am - 1.30pm

TO RESERVE A PLACE/PLACES, PLEASE SUBMIT A ‘MANDALA WORKSHOP RESERVATION’ FORM HERE‍ ‍

Places available: 6

Location: Kingswinford Methodist Church, Kingswinford.

Price: £35 per person.

Accessibility: On-site parking including designated disabled parking and ramped access available.

What’s Provided?

Everything you will need:

*A 15cm diameter wooden ‘round’ (a circular wooden canvas), pre-prepared with a base-coat of paint and grid lines, all ready for you to paint the mandala design.

*Dotting tools and brushes

*Paints and varnish

*Mosaic mirrors (embellishments)

*Practice card

*Hot & cold drinks (please feel free to bring your own drink and a snack if you wish). Hot and cold drinks will include tea, coffee and a selection of squashes.

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If you would like to book a private workshop for you and your friends - maybe for a birthday or other special occasion, or just to enjoy an afternoon of relaxing painting together, then you can book a workshop just for your group! You can choose either of the above workshops OR a dot mandala workshop painting one of the following:

• 20 cm diameter mandala - a dot mandala design painted on a circular MDF board which you can then hang on a wall or display on a plate stand.

• Tealight Holder

• Ring dish

• Coasters

• Incense stick holder

• Meditation Stone

Cost: From £22 per person (minimum booking of 6 people).

Length of workshop: Between 2.5 and 3.5 hours depending on the workshop chosen.

Location: Kingswinford or Wolverhampton.

To enquire, please send me a message via my Contact page HERE.

Mobile Mandalas!

I can also bring my mandala workshops to you! If you are a club, school, community group, company, group of friends or any other type of group or organisation, you can book workshops for delivery at your location (space and facilities permitting). As these workshops are bespoke, please contact me for more information and prices and to chat about what could work best for your group. Please get in touch via my Contact page HERE.