DOTTING ATELIER
Art • Presence • Sensory experiences
Dotting Atelier Workshops
The Dotting Atelier offers immersive, hands-on workshops designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and create with intention.
Rooted in mindful art-making practices, these workshops gently guide participants into the rhythmic and calming world of mandala dot painting. No previous artistic experience is required — only curiosity and an openness to explore.
Each session provides a safe, welcoming space where creativity unfolds naturally through repetition, colour, and presence.
What Is Dot Painting?
Dot painting is a meditative art technique that uses repeated dots to form balanced, symmetrical patterns inspired by mandalas and sacred geometry.
This practice encourages:
- focus and grounding
- stress release and mental clarity
- intuitive colour exploration
- a natural connection between hand, breath, and rhythm
Rather than aiming for perfection, participants are guided to trust the process and enjoy the quiet flow that emerges — one dot at a time.
The Workshop Experience
During a Dotting Atelier workshop, you will be guided step by step, from your very first practice dots to the completion of your own unique artwork.
You will experience:
- A gentle introduction to mandala symbolism and dotting techniques
- Guided practice on a black round mandala practice sheet
- A printed Step-by-Step Dot Art Beginner’s Guide
- Creation of your own artwork:
- Canvas (for beginners)
- Stone — natural sea stone or crafted porcelain stone (for advanced dotters)
- Time to explore colour combinations intuitively
- A calm, supportive atmosphere designed for relaxation and focus
- A sensory wine-tasting experience at the end of the workshop
Workshops are intentionally kept small to ensure personal guidance and a meaningful experience for every participant.
Materials & Surfaces
All materials are provided and carefully selected.
Participants will work on:
- Crafted stones, created in the studio using porcelain casting powder and molds, offering smooth and balanced forms ideal for mandala work
- Canvas, which you will take home along with practice worksheets
You will use:
- high-quality acrylic paints
- professional dotting tools
- practice sheets and guidance tools
“A welcome dotting set offered to first-time participants.”
Each first-time participant receives a Welcome Dotting Set, offered at the end of the workshop — a tangible reminder of your creative journey.
Included in a beautiful gift box:
- 1 set of dotting tools (6 different sizes)
- 1 canvas (10 × 10 cm) or 1 painted stone created during the workshop (depending on level)
- 3 black round mandala practice sheets
- 1 printed Step-by-Step Dot Art Beginner’s Guide
- 1 mandala stencil
- 1 set of 6 gradient colours ready for dotting
- 5 toothpicks
- 6 cotton swabs
Workshop Duration
Each workshop lasts approximately 3 hours, allowing time for:
- grounding
- learning
- creating
- sharing
- and gentle closure
Pricing
- Single Workshop Session (3 hours): €55
- 2-Session Package: €99
- 3-Session Package: €149
- 4-Session Package: €199
Packages are ideal for those wishing to deepen their practice and explore more complex patterns and surfaces.
Private sessions, group bookings, and off-site workshops are priced separately upon request.
Who Are the Workshops For?
Dotting Atelier workshops are suitable for:
- beginners with no art background
- creatives exploring a new medium
- individuals seeking a calming, mindful practice
- small groups, friends, or private bookings
These workshops are art-based experiences inspired by mindfulness and art-therapy principles, but they are not therapeutic or medical sessions.
Formats Available
- Group workshops (weekly or scheduled sessions)
- Private workshops (one-to-one or small private groups)
- Off-site or travel workshops (pricing arranged separately)
Custom formats may be discussed depending on location, occasion, or group needs.
Why Dotting?
Dotting teaches patience, presence, and trust.
Participants often describe the experience as:
- calming
- grounding
- unexpectedly emotional
- deeply satisfying
The repetitive nature of dotting allows the mind to quiet, creating space for clarity and self-expression — one dot at a time.
Booking & Enquiries
To enquire about upcoming workshops, private sessions, or collaborations, please contact me via:
- Direct Message at Dotting Atelier Instagram account
- Contact form on the website link
I would be happy to guide you into this gentle and powerful creative practice.
With love,
Sandrine
