Dot-painting experience
Join our fun and organic dot painting workshop that runs twice daily. You will be taught by a local Anangu artist (and an assisting interpreter). You’ll learn about traditional art, symbols, tools and more! Get inspired by the ancient ways of the desert and create your very own work of art to treasure.
“Tjungu nyinara, nyakula, kulira palyantjaku. Alatji nintiringkuku. Alatji kurunypa winki mula-mularingkupai.”
"We will sit down to look, listen and do something together. This is the way you will learn. This is the way you will realise something in your soul and your whole being."
Rene Kulitja, May 2014. Translated by Kathy Tozer.
Palya !
For thousands of years, Anangu have passed down their knowledge generation to generation, to keep the land, their culture and their people strong.
Through our workshops our artists would like to share a part of their culture with you, so you can learn something, create something and show your family.
The experience does not enable you to learn dotpainting on a professional level, it is an experience to better understand local Aboriginal Culture through self guided use of traditional symbols and art.
Important update:
We are currently closed for Anangu-led cultural experiences as we take a seasonal break to reconnect and prepare for the year ahead. We will resume our cultural experiences in March 2025 and look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for your understanding and support. While we value every enquiry, please note there may be some delay in our responses during this time.
What’s included?
Our dot painting workshop runs for an hour and a half, guided by a local Anangu artist and interpreter. You will learn about ancient symbols used in Anangu art and teachings.
You will be taught some introductory Pitjantjatjara words (Pitjantjatjara is a local language spoken by Anangu).
Through an introduction to Anangu tools, you will get a sense of traditional and contemporary life.
You will get to create, keep and share your own story – applying your new knowledge.
Where?
Yulara town square near Kulata Café (map) – outdoors, under a shelter.
What to bring?
- Don’t wear your best clothes – we use acrylic paints that can be really tough to come out if any accidents occur.
- A water bottle to keep you hydrated.
- A hat and sunscreen will never go astray out in the desert!
- In the cooler months, rug up for the outdoor occasion.
When does the dot painting workshop run?
Monday – Saturday
April–September: 11:00am–12:30pm and 2:00pm–3:30pm.
October : 10:000am–11:30am and 1:00pm–2:30pm.
November – March: 10:00am
What is the cost?
$89 for adults and $39 for children.
$239 for families (2 adults and 2 children)
Please note we do require a minimum of 10 people to book for the workshop to go ahead as we are a not-for-profit organisation. Thank you for your understanding.
Child rate applies for ages between 5 and 15 years.