{"product_id":"dots-clay-studio","title":"Dots \u0026 Clay Studio Membership","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnline Mandala Art Classes with Ajay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake a little space for creativity and discover what you can create, one dot and brushstroke at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDots \u0026amp; Clay Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an online art membership where I teach Mandala painting through recorded tutorials, guided projects and practical exercises. You’ll also find bonus Lippan art classes, functional art projects, colour palette recipes and resources to support your practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re picking up a dotting tool for the first time or want to develop your brushwork and create more detailed designs, there’s room for you here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne monthly membership. Plenty to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an ongoing monthly art membership. When you join, you receive access to the recorded classes and resources currently available inside the studio, with new lessons, projects and episodes added regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach project is divided into manageable steps. Watch, pause, practise and return whenever it works for you. There’s no need to finish a Mandala in one sitting or keep up with anyone else.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginners Portal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart building confidence with your materials and the basics of Mandala painting. Explore foundation lessons covering dotting tools, paint consistency, finding the centre, creating grid marks and placing your first dots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a welcoming starting point for beginners and a useful place to revisit essential techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushstrokes Mastery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop your brush control and explore the flowing strokes that bring Mandala designs to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractise tapered teardrops, curved strokes, petals and fine liner details, then learn how these elements work together with dot painting to create fuller patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Palette Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to choose colours with more confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore colour relationships, contrast, mixing and placement so you can begin building your own acrylic paint palettes. The focus is on understanding your choices and applying them to your artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern Portal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Mandala motifs and practise turning individual dots and brushstrokes into coordinated patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the available lessons and exercises to develop repetition, balance, spacing and symmetry, and discover new combinations to try in your paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMandala Masterclasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint complete Mandala projects with step-by-step video guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the process through recorded episodes, with project-specific materials information, colour guidance and supporting downloads where provided. Explore different designs and build your skills through hands-on practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLippan Art Classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the texture and detail of Lippan clay and mirror art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bonus classes introduce another way to create decorative artwork, combining clay elements, mirrors, colour and repeated designs in guided projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional Art \u0026amp; More\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring your creativity into everyday life through decorative painting projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore classes such as painted tissue box holders, jewellery boxes and Mandala T-shirt painting, alongside other creative projects added to the studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Palette Recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a colour combination to try straight away?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse ready-to-use acrylic colour palettes and mixing recipes for your next project. These resources complement The Palette Method: learn how palettes work, then explore combinations you can use and adapt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscount Codes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind available member offers and discount codes for selected art materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers may change, and individual codes may have their own terms or expiry dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical resources to help you create\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the lesson or project, supporting resources may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials lists and supply links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcrylic paint colours and mixing recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour placement guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice sheets and creative exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMandala templates and traceables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownloadable PDFs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation and finishing tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also ask questions and share your progress. You don’t need a perfect finished piece to participate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this membership for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDots \u0026amp; Clay Studio is for beginners learning dot Mandala art, artists looking to strengthen their brushstroke techniques, and creative people who enjoy guided painting projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou might want to improve your spacing, explore colour mixing, try clay and mirror work, or simply make more time for art. You’re welcome to begin wherever you feel comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the membership work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin the monthly membership, sign in to your account and explore the available classes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a beginner lesson, practise a technique or start a complete project. You can revisit the videos and resources throughout your active membership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe studio continues to grow. Your membership includes the content currently available, and upcoming course sections will be clearly marked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this one class or a membership?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s an ongoing monthly membership with access to a growing library of online art classes and resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the classes live?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main lessons are recorded, so you can watch on your own schedule. Any additional live sessions will be announced separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does each class take?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt varies by project. Larger Mandalas are divided into multiple episodes, and you can spread your painting time over as many sessions as you need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need previous painting experience?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Start with the beginner resources and move into more detailed projects as your confidence grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre art supplies included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This is a digital membership. Physical tools, paint, surfaces and other supplies are purchased separately. Check your chosen project’s materials list before buying anything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use paint brands other than those shown?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’re welcome to work with suitable materials you already own. Colours and paint consistency vary between brands, so test your choices before starting the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I keep access after my membership ends?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to the membership’s online classes and resources is available while your membership is active. This is subscription access, unless you selected a lifetime course purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow am I billed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour membership renews monthly until cancelled. The price and subscription terms are shown at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome create with me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don’t need to have it all figured out before you begin. 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