Dale Tilbrook
Perth, Western Australia
Dale's story
A Wardandi Bibbulmun woman whose traditional Aboriginal country is the Margaret River, Busselton area. Dale has been a Swan Valley local since 1998, when she opened the Maalinup Gallery with her brother Lyall, offering authentic Aboriginal art, gifts and souvenirs. The Experiences part of the business has steadily grown as customers seek more knowledge about Aboriginal culture and life. Having spent many years gathering knowledge from her elders and other sources, Dale is often called on to talk about bush food, which she loves presenting and encouraging people to incorporate into their everyday cooking. She is passionate about educating guests on topics such as Bushtucker Talk and Tastings; Bushtucker and Well-being; Aboriginal Art and Dreamtime Stories and Local History and Culture.
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Bush Tucker Talk and Tastings
BUSH TUCKER TALK AND TASTINGS explores Aboriginal agricultural practices, walking across the land according to our six seasons and sharing big food resources.
2 Hrs · Caversham · From $90
Aboriginal Art and Dreamtime Stories
Experience dot painting river stones to create a memory to take home while listening to Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and hearing about Aboriginal culture.
2 Hrs · Caversham · From $90
Bush Tucker and Wellbeing
Learn the nutritional value and healing properties of various Australian native food and medicine plants. Sample some different wellbeing foods and herbs.
2 Hrs · Caversham · From $83
Local History and Culture
Our Local History and Culture talks introduce participants to traditional Aboriginal life, spirituality and social systems.
90 Min · Caversham · From $80
Dale's Reviews
28
Years of Experience
4
Published experiences
22
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“We love to come to Dale's Gallery, The beautiful art, paintings and so much more. Dale always has some time for a yarn. We got several paintings now and have the eye on a unique painting from R. Hart. It is a great place to get an understanding of the importance of an artistic medium for aboriginal people (and all others). You can see so much history, pain, happiness, beauty and more in it. We cannot wait to come again. Thank You for providing a place like yours.”
“This gallery was on our to do list at the end of our busy day in the Swan Valley. We only had 15 minutes to have a quick look and the curator was very friendly and did not rush us with our purchases. They have a nice selection of artwork and giftware. Worth a visit, we will go again with our next lot of overseas friends,”
“Took my parents who were visiting from New Zealand. Fantastic range of Aboriginal art work. Delicious preserves and sauces to try then buy.”
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