Upcoming Events

  • 4 Weeks - Intermediate Dot Mandala Class

    For people who have already taken Beginner’s Dot Mandala Class with me

    Arlington Community Education - 2/26-3/19/25

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Memories from Past Events:

The Umbrella Winter Market

December 6, 7 & 8, 2024

  • The gentleman in this photo was looking for a purple stone. Once I told him about the process of creating the jewel-like center of the stone in his right hand, he knew that it was meant to be his.

  • This man spent a lot of time at my table, contemplating my work. He decided to purchase a blue/silver stone that had many layers of varnish, embedding the dots like cloisonné. Love that he loved it!

  • This couple was so lovely. They purchased a sacred geometry stone that I finished days ago. When I asked to take their picture, in turn, they asked to take mine!

Winchester Open Studios

November 23, 2024

  • Return-customer Shauna and her sweet daughter earned a bonus acorn!

  • New batch of dot mandala earrings with French clasps. So lightweight and easy to wear.

  • Showing off this year's dot mandala acorn ornaments. Yes, they're real acorns...gathered, cured, painted, varnished and made fabulous by me!

Arlington Open Studios

November 9, 2024

  • This fabulous mama purchased wine charms for her Gen Z son and his new wife who don't like to acquire "stuff", but love to entertain.

  • Loved this display

  • This stone was purchased for a friend who recently lost her adult son. At the memorial, the friend asked all who attended to celebrate her son's life by being kind.

4 Week Beginner’s dot mandala class

Arlington Community Education

October, 2024

  • Student feedback: "The thought and planning that Allison put into the class were far beyond my expectations. She is obviously passionate about her art, and enjoys passing that along to her students. Every student was given patient individual attention. The handouts were very well put together, and will allow me to further my mandala practice."

Fruitlands Craft Festival

September 21 and 22, 2024

  • Thank you to all who braved the rain on Saturday, supporting local artists. So happy that Sunday was rain-free!

  • The big seller of this show was my functional art - it was a toss up between earrings and double sided key chains.

  • Love it when my 2 legged and 4 legged friends come to visit my booth!

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

February 2024

  • Student feedback: "Allison was excellent. She 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

  • Ooh la la! How fabulous does Sri look in her new dot mandala earrings?

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

  • My father paid me a visit at this show!

  • These ladies made my day!

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.