How bout this?

1. Make 1 circle


2. Array direction for a base line (either 'direction' or 'curve')


3. Circular array each tier. The first tier is 6, each one after has 6 more. (6,12,18,24,30,etc)


4. Viola! (that is a joke)


5. Also shown on curve (like the curve of a strainer)


3dm below.