About Gail
Testimonials from Viking World Cruise Guests 2025-2026 –Dot Mandala Coasters
As a teacher, Gail has a calm, confident approach and gives clear instructions. She made me feel comfortable that I could make something very nice, and that no design I did was “wrong.” I liked how she could handle a big group of talkative women in a kind way that got our attention. She’s just a happy, lovely person who loves sharing her talent, and is good at teaching others to enjoy it too. I love the Dot Mandala art I did with her. They are little treasures from my trip. Lisa M.
Gail LeVine has the skill sets to organize, supply and teach Arts and Crafts to any cruise customer. Her enthusiasm, knowledge, craftsmanship and ability to manage all levels of skill will make her a successful (craft instructor). David G.
Douglas and I had a wonderful time in Gail Levine’s Mandala Art Class. Gail is a patient, encouraging, and talented instructor. I would not consider myself particularly creative or artistic, yet she made me feel comfortable and confident while learning the techniques of dot art. Her teaching style is engaging, supportive, and easy to follow. She creates a fun and welcoming environment that allows participants of all skill levels to enjoy the experience and leave feeling accomplished. Sincerely, Douglas and Bobbie U.
She patiently guided us through each step of the creative process, making what seemed complicated feel enjoyable and achievable. Her teaching style is thoughtful, encouraging, and easy to follow, and she takes the time to ensure that every participant feels successful. She has a remarkable gift for connecting with people and creating an atmosphere where everyone feels encouraged, regardless of their artistic experience. Rhonda S.
I had the pleasure of attending her Dot Mandala Art class. As a novice in all things artistic, Gail made the learning process not only easy to understand/follow but fun and relaxing all within a 60-minute session. My final piece turned out beautiful enough to display and use in my home and that’s really saying something. Lori G.
Arts and Crafts Offerings
- ART: Introduction to Dot Mandala Art
Learn about mandalas, tools, and paint dotting techniques with guided practice on black construction paper.
- CRAFT: Mandala Coasters
Create a finished functional sealed coaster with symmetrical dotting techniques used in
traditional Buddhist and Hindu designs
- ART: Mandala Card
Paint a colorful mandala design on a blank white card using dotting and stretched paint techniques
- CRAFT: Cloisonne Beaded Earrings or keychain
Learn how to design your own unique cloisonne bead earrings or key chains
- ART: Totem Pole
Paint a Northwest totem pole with spirits animals and accent colors
- CRAFT: Personalized Magnet
Design your own magnet using dot paint, stickers, and plastic jewels
- ART: Watercolor Map
Watercolor paint an itinerary focused map tracing key geography with graphite lines
- CRAFT: Sakura ikebana
Learn about the Japanese art of flower arrangement as you cut out silk cherry blossoms with wire stems
- ART: Hamsa with Evil Eye Protector
Using paint pens create individualized Hamsa designs with protective evil eye in the middle
- CRAFT: Sea themed Decoupage Picture Frame
Decoupage a picture frame using decorative sea themed paper
- ART: Hula Dancer
Create a lively hula dancer using neurographic techniques to decorate traditional Polynesian garments
- CRAFT: Origami Flapping Bird
Learn how to fold a sheet of paper into a bird that really flaps its wings
Some Examples of Gail’s Work











