Dot Art Courses โ€” Dots by Lina
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Your dot art path
starts here.

Whether you're picking up a stylus for the first time or ready to go deeper โ€” every course is calm, beginner-friendly, and built around your real life.

Start with Level 1 โ€” $127 โ†’
Start for under $10 in materials
No art experience needed
Lifetime access, no deadlines
7-day money-back guarantee
Lina painting dot art at her desk by the window

"Whether you're a total beginner, a crafter looking for something new, or just want a creative outlet that actually calms you down โ€” you're in the right place."

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Full Courses

Three levels. One clear path.

Each course builds on the last. Start at Level 1, go at your own pace, and level up whenever you're ready.

Dot art mandala painting process
Start here
Level 1 ยท For complete beginners
Dot Art Confidence Course
$127 $197

From "I'm not creative" to making clean, confident dot art you're proud of. You'll learn tools, dot techniques, spacing, symmetry, layering, and beginner mandala patterns โ€” all in a calm, clear format built for people with zero experience.

  • 20+ video lessons ยท 200+ minutes of content
  • Your tools list โ€” what you need & what you don't
  • Worksheets + 2 complete mandala projects
  • Dreamy Dots mini course included free ($49 value)
  • Private student community ยท Lifetime access
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Raised textured dot art spheres in pastel pink
Level 2
Level 2 ยท After you know the basics
Textured Dots Course
$157 $227

Learn how to create dimensional, raised, and decorative dot textures using various gels and mediums. This is where your work goes from flat to sculptural โ€” dots you can actually feel.

  • All the mediums and gels explained clearly
  • Techniques for dimensional, raised textures
  • Full project walkthroughs
  • Lifetime access & free updates
Explore Textured Dots โ†’
Advanced dot art mandala being painted
Level 3
Level 3 ยท For confident dot artists
Advanced Elements Course
$142 $219

Take your dot art further with advanced techniques โ€” refined symmetry, detailed layering, structural accents, flowing patterns, and elevated design. For when you've mastered the basics and want to create more complex, polished work.

  • Advanced symmetry & structural techniques
  • Detailed layering and flowing pattern work
  • Elevated design principles
  • Lifetime access & free updates
Explore Advanced Elements โ†’
Best Value
All 3 Levels Bundle

All three courses together โ€” 60+ lessons total โ€” at 55% off. The clearest path from absolute beginner to advanced dot artist.

$700+ value
$317
55% off ยท Save $383
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1,000+
Students enrolled
40K+
Instagram followers
30+
Countries represented
10+
Years teaching dot art
Mini Courses

Focused courses for specific skills.

Each one goes deep on a single technique. Take them alongside the main courses or on their own whenever you're ready to expand.

Dot art tea light holder
Mini Course
Tea Light Holder

Create a beautiful dotted tea light holder using layering and symmetry techniques. A relaxing project that makes a perfect handmade gift.

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Acrylic mediums course
Mini Course
Acrylic Mediums

Lina tested 40+ acrylic mediums so you don't have to. Learn which ones create magic, which ones to skip, and how to use each one to take your dots further.

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Free with Level 1
Dreamy Dots gradient mini course
Mini Course ยท $49 value
Dreamy Dots

Lina's blending formula for soft, flowing color gradients. The technique that takes your dot art from pretty to wow โ€” included free when you enroll in Level 1.

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Also in the shop
Step-by-step dot art PDF guides
Digital PDF ยท $7 each
Step-by-Step Design Guides

Three detailed PDF guides โ€” Lace, Morning Flower, and Basic. Follow along at your own pace, print or use on screen.

Browse guides โ†’
Mandala coloring book
Digital PDF ยท $4
Mandala Coloring Book

50 mandala designs to color โ€” good for testing color palettes, a quiet evening, or just some screen-free time.

Get it for $4 โ†’
What this actually looks like

A day with dot art

This isn't a commitment. It's 20 minutes you carve out for yourself โ€” and it changes the whole tone of the day.

Morning dot art ritual
Morning
Before the day begins

Coffee. Quiet. A few dots before anyone else wakes up. Students say this 20 minutes sets a completely different tone for everything that follows.

Dot art in the afternoon
Afternoon
A real break that actually feels like one

Not scrolling. Not doing laundry. Actually sitting down with something that asks nothing of you except to place the next dot.

Evening dot art with candle
Evening
Wind down with something beautiful

Candle lit. Music on. Watch something come to life under your hands. By the time you stop, the day's stress has genuinely gone somewhere else.

"I so badly needed something that was just for me."

Give yourself this โ†’
Cat with dot art
Cat inspecting dot art
Bonus perk, not listed in the syllabus

You might meet the cats. ๐Ÿฑ

They have opinions about dot art. Strong ones. And they are not shy about sharing them on camera.

They've crashed more than a few lessons, inspected several mandalas, and at least once tried to help with the dots. We cannot promise they won't appear in your purchased content. We can promise they meant well.

Consider it a feature, not a bug.

Another hidden perk

You will never run out of gift ideas. ๐ŸŽ

Birthdays. Holidays. Hostess gifts. Housewarming. "Just because." The moment you start making dot art, you become the person who gives the most talked-about gifts in the room.

Handmade, one-of-a-kind, genuinely beautiful. People will ask where you bought it. You'll smile and say you made it. They will not believe you.

Everyone will be fighting for your gifts.

Dot art as a gift
Beautiful handmade dot art gifts
Who this is for

Every course is built for real people with real lives.

Clear, simple, beginner-friendly, and calm. Take your time, choose the level that fits you now, and go from there.

01
Stress & Anxiety

You need a mindful creative outlet to quiet the mind and find peace through focused, rhythmic work.

02
Recovering from Burnout

Looking for a rewarding new hobby and a creative energy boost to recover from exhaustion and regain balance.

03
Retirees

Wanting to embrace a fulfilling hobby that keeps your mind sharp and your hands busy in a relaxing way.

04
Creative Hobby Seekers

You've always wanted a creative skill and are ready to try the simple, accessible world of dot art.

05
Total Beginners

Excited to start painting but intimidated by brushes. Dot art is the perfect, low-pressure entry point.

06
Teachers & Therapists

Looking for engaging, calming, visually rewarding art techniques to share with students or clients.

07
Crafters & DIY Lovers

Ready to stop buying decor and start making your own stunning, personalized art pieces for your home.

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Not sure?

Start with the free 2-lesson intro course. No pressure, no commitment. Just your first clean dot.

Start free โ†’
Let's be honest

What's really stopping you?

Every person who's now making beautiful dot art thought one of these things first.

"I'm not artistic. I never have been."

Dot art doesn't need artistic talent. It needs patience and a stylus. If you can hold a pen, you can do this. Lina's students say it every time: "I can't believe I made that."

"I don't have time for a hobby."

The lessons run 5 to 20 minutes. Students fit them in before the house wakes up, during lunch, after the kids go to bed. It's not about finding time โ€” it's about finally using some of it for yourself.

"I've started hobbies before and quit."

Most hobbies have a long frustrating learning curve before anything looks good. Dot art looks beautiful from the very first session. That's what makes people come back.

"Maybe I'm too old to start something new."

The majority of Lina's students are 40 to 65+. This is genuinely one of the best moments in life to start โ€” more patience, more appreciation for quiet, more desire for something that's just yours.

Dot art painting
Dot art close up
Dot art lifestyle
Dot art mandala
Real students. Real words.

What people say after they start.

These aren't curated testimonials. They're emails, DMs, and comments from students.

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"Your soothing voice made each lesson a meditative experience. I was amazed at how easily I could follow along. The mental health benefits have been profound."

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"I've tried many art courses, but yours stands out for its ease of learning and therapeutic effect. Your calming voice and natural talent for making complex techniques seem simple have brought me invaluable mental wellness."

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"I just finished your Level 1 class and really enjoyed it. There is so much to learn, so I've really given myself the time to experience each phase. Your classes are very good and easy to understand."

Pat โ€” Online student
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"After a few months I lost my mood. I think you woke it up. Thank you again for helping me."

Daniella โ€” Online student
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"My art is my therapy and without Lina I would still be wandering the web, searching for how-to videos and wondering how can I do that?"

Cheryl โ€” Online student
"You have such a calm and beautiful way of teaching. It really speaks to me."
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Questions?

Frequently asked questions

How much do I need to spend on tools? +
Under $10. A basic set of dotting tools can be found for under $5, and DecoArt Americana paint starts at around $1. You only need three colors to begin: white, black, and one you love.
When can I start? +
Immediately. As soon as you sign up, you get full access to everything. All your courses are on DotsByLina.com โ€” log in from any device, any time.
How long do I have access? +
Forever. Permanent access, including any future updates or additions Lina makes to the courses.
Can I sell the pieces I make? +
Yes. Any mandala you create in the courses is completely yours. Lina only asks that you don't present the designs as your own originals.
Is the course live or pre-recorded? +
Pre-recorded, fully self-paced. Watch whenever you want, pause, rewatch as many times as you like. No live sessions to schedule around.
Do you offer refunds? +
Due to the digital format, Lina is unable to offer refunds after purchase. If you have any questions before buying, reach out at Lina.West@icloud.com or DM @Dots.by.Lina on Instagram โ€” she's always happy to chat.

The only thing between you
and your first dot is starting.

Start with Level 1 โ€” $127 โ†’

7-day money-back guarantee ยท Lifetime access ยท Start immediately