Aboriginal Art and Dreamtime Stories
Immerse yourself a little deeper in this hands on and interactive art session with Dale Tilbrook, a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman, in the beautiful Swan Valley, just 30 minutes from Perth, Western Australia. There is something meditative about applying dots to a canvas or object. It is repetitive and soothing. Almost unconsciously the pattern and story evolve. Learn about traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art. Absorb Dreamtime stories as you paint. In the relaxed setting of Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery in the Swan Valley you can taste a variety of wild bush foods, explore the bush food garden and feed the emus who are happy to pose for a photo opportunity.
This tour operates all year round.
Location
Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley. 10 Harris Rd, Caversham WA 6055
What to expect
Create your own mini masterpiece. Watch a demonstration by Dale Tilbrook and then try your hand at dot art, painting a river stone or small canvas. Paints and equipment supplied. Experience Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, culture and life as Dale shares her stories with you.
Explore the bush food garden. Feed the emus who are happy to pose for a photo opportunity. You also are treated to some of Dale and Lyall’s famous bush tucker snacks during your art class.
What is included
Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Medical dietary requirements can be met (advanced notice required)
Includes:
- Aboriginal Guide
- Art class and materials
- Some bush tucker snacks
- Wander through the bush food gardens and Aboriginal Art Gallery
Meeting point
Mandoon Estate, Swan Valley. 10 Harris Rd, Caversham WA 6055
Please arrive 15 mins prior to departure time and allow sufficient time to park.
What to bring
- Camera
- Water bottle
YOUR EXPERIENCE PROVIDER
Dale Tilbrook Experiences
Dale Tilbrook is a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman whose traditional Aboriginal Country is the Margaret River, Busselton area. Dale has been a Swan Valley local since 1998, where she opened the Maalinup Gallery, an Aboriginal owned and operated enterprise with her brother Lyall. The gallery located 35 minutes from Perth CBD, offers authentic Aboriginal cultural activities, talks, performances and bush tucker as well as local Aboriginal art, gifts and high quality Australian made souvenirs.
Dale Tilbrook needs little prompting to discuss her favourite topic, the native food scene that Australians call “bush tucker”. Dale is an expert on Indigenous bush foods and is in high demand to share her knowledge and demonstrate how to cook using native ingredients both locally and internationally.
Dale’s journey in Aboriginal tourism began 25 years ago after she returned from living overseas, starting with boomerang and artefact making with her brother but has in recent years expanded into experiences as customers seek more knowledge about Aboriginal culture and life. With this growth, Dale Tilbrook Experiences was born.
Aboriginal Art and Dreamtime Stories
