An art studio where mothers, children, and creativity come to play.

A blue illustration of a hare or rabbit leaping with white and green eggs scattered below it.
A young girl with curly red hair wearing a colorful checkered dress, pink tights, and striped sneakers, is painting on a large canvas with bright colors. She is using a small brush and stands in an indoor space near a window, with books and a basket visible in the background.

Dot + Hop is a mother-daughter run studio and gallery in Abingdon, VA that blends professional artistry with family-friendly workshops rooted in fine art practices.

STAY IN THE LOOP

with artful happenings and workshop dates

the studio

A woman with red hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a lace cream-colored dress, sitting on a wooden chair in a warmly lit room with framed photographs on the wall.

Studio Space

The working studio of Hattie Hopkins and her daughter Dottie.

Gallery

A curated collection of fine art and craft by regional artist mothers.

Workshops

Mother-and-child sessions that nurture connection through elevated art-making.

Not your typical art studio—and that’s the magic

In a world of quick crafts and cookie-cutter classes, Dot & Hop offers something deeper. We honor imagination, skill, and the beauty of growing alongside your child. This is a space for artistry, not just activity.

Illustration of a rabbit in a running pose, drawn in a light blue color.

Art, not activities.

We teach real fine art techniques that honor the creative spirit of both mother and child—no glue sticks or gimmicks.

Together is the point.

Workshops are designed for connection. You don’t have to choose between making art and making memories.

Imaginative, always.

From surrealist paintings to dreamlike details, everything we offer invites curiosity, play, and a little magic.

about

Where art, motherhood, and imagination meet.

Dot & Hop Art Studio is a creative homebase shared by Hattie Hopkins and her daughter Dottie. Inspired by the surreal and the sincere, the studio showcases Hattie’s colorful fine art and opens its doors to other local mother-artists with a shared spirit. We’re here to invite Abingdon into a richer, more connected creative culture—one mother-child duo at a time.

studio faq’s

  • Email Hattie at Hattiehopkinsarts@gmail.com with what class you are wanting to sign-up for.

  • In person or via email communication to Hattiehopkinsarts@gmail.com

  • We are open to the public
    Wednesdays- Thursday 11am-7pm
    Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm

  • Ages 1-100

  • As of now the only option is in person or via email communication with hattiehopkinsarts@gmail.com

  • Class fees vary based on materials, time and teacher. Expect a rage of $8 to $50 depending on age group and class type.

  • 284 West Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24201

  • Abingdon Arts Depot, William King Art Museum, Glass Peacock, Barter Theater, Martha Washington, spot of color

  • Yes, please Email HattieHopkinsarts@gmail.com, 1 on 1 training is $40/hour

  • Yes, please email Hattiehopkinsarts@gmail.com with information on what you are looking to use the space for.