Upcoming Events

4 Week Beginner’s Dot Mandala Class at Arlington Community Education

February 2024

Student feedback: "Allison was excellent. She was conveyed her knowledge in a way that was understandable and delightful. Best instructor I've had at Arlington Community Education so far."

Inman Holiday Market | 12/17/23

Weston Handmade Holiday Market | 12/2/23

The Umbrella Winter Market | 12/1,2,3/23

Arlington Open Studios | 11/12/23

It's acorn time again, people! These 'lil sweeties always bring a smile, and were a best seller.
These green dot mandala earrings looked fab on my booth neighbor, don't you think?

4 Week Beginner’s Dot Mandala Class at Arlington Community Education | October, 2023

A nickname developed for this group over the course of the 4 week session. We called ourselves "The Sisters of the Travelling Rock". Very proud of this class!

Harvard Square Open Market | 10/15/23

Still life with dot mandala
A woman with beautiful hands purchased this stone as a fidget toy for her student, who has extreme anxiety. Such a kind heart, to hold her student in mind on a Sunday at a craft fair.
My amazing friend, Nora, popped by the show bearing chocolate chip cookies and hugs.

Boston Women’s Market | August 19, 2023

Random sighting of my 14 year old, who helped their Mama out on an incredibly windy day. Thanks, buddy!

Wrentham Artisan Market | July 9, 2023

Thank you, "Mr. Allison In Wonderland Designs", for your help on such a hot and humid day!

Coolidge Corner Arts Festival | June 6, 2023

Just started painting dot mandala earrings with French clasp backs. So light and easy to wear!

4 Week Beginner’s Dot Mandala Class at Arlington Community Education | May, 2023

Inman Eats & Crafts | May 21, 2023

Inman Holiday Market | December 18, 2022

By popular request…more functional art! Drawer pulls, acorn ornaments and earrings!
A collection of purple dot mandalas on rocks, magnets, and upcycled metal.

Arlington Open Studios | November 12, 2022

So grateful for your support, Stacey! Here she’s immediately putting her just-purchased dot mandala keychain to good use.

Arlington Town Day | September 17, 2022

Owner and artist, Allison, working the booth with the support of her friend/cousin Rosanne.
All set up and ready to go!
The mandala acorns were a big hit!

Nature. Nurture. Show | June/July 2022

Allison celebrating with cyanotype artist Sri Thumati at the opening of their show at the Inman Incubator Gallery in Cambridge, MA.
A detail of one of Allison and Sri’s collaborations displayed at their show. To learn more about Sri’s work, check out her website.
Allison photographed at a display of her dot mandala stones and Sri’s cyanotype sketchbooks and luminaries.

4 Week Intermediate Dot Mandala Rock Painting