Create beautiful mandalas—one dot at a time
You don’t need an art background or endless hours of free time to start creating something you’re proud of. You need a clear place to begin and guidance that makes each step feel manageable.
The Art of Dots 2.0 is a beginner-friendly mandala dot painting course designed to take the confusion out of getting started. Join Nancy from Hope Rocks Studio as she walks you through her Streamlined Mandala Method, from choosing your supplies to adding the finishing touches.
Through short, structured lessons and a guided project, you’ll build your skills, complete a full 5-inch mandala, and learn techniques you can use on stones, canvas, and more.
What you’ll learn
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Choose your supplies with confidence: Understand dotting tools, paints, and what you need to get started.
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Practise the essential shapes: Learn the dots, shapes, and elements that form mandala designs using a downloadable practice sheet.
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Work through mistakes: Discover Nancy’s approach to creative “detours,” so fear of getting it wrong doesn’t stop you.
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Prepare your surface: Learn about base coats and how to use guidelines to create symmetry.
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Paint a complete mandala: Follow four real-time lessons, from the centre through the middle rows, outer design, and decorative corners.
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Protect your finished piece: Learn how to seal your artwork so it’s ready to display or give as a gift.
Five modules, one clear path
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The Essentials — Get to know your tools, supplies, and paints.
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Getting Started — Practise basic shapes and learn how to handle mistakes.
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Foundations — Prepare your base coat and set up symmetrical guidelines.
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The Final Project — Paint your 5-inch mandala step by step with Nancy.
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Finishing Touches — Seal and protect your completed artwork.
Learn at your pace, with support along the way
Get instant access to the full, prerecorded course and work through the lessons whenever it suits you. With lifetime access, you can pause, replay, and return for a refresher anytime.
You’ll also receive ongoing support from Nancy and access to a private community where you can share your progress, ask questions, and connect with fellow mandala painters.
Creative bonuses included
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Choosing & Mixing Colors: Explore Nancy’s approach to creating beautiful palettes, including a color-mixing demonstration.
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The Art of Giving: Discover ways to turn your mandalas into meaningful handmade gifts.
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Mandalas in Minutes: Learn a five-minute mandala practice that fits into busy days.
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Private community access: Find encouragement, exchange ideas, and get feedback as you learn.
You’ll also receive future course updates and additions at no extra cost.
From “I’m not artistic” to “I made this”
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for a more structured way to learn, The Art of Dots gives you a clear path forward—without the pressure to be perfect.
Join Nancy and discover the satisfaction of creating your own mandala, one dot at a time.
