Dot by Dot, Story by Story
Join us at The Story Bank this NAIDOC Week to craft a bookmark bursting with story and spirit, where every dot and colour echoes the magic of Country and creativity.
National NAIDOC Week is celebrated across Australia in the first week of July, honouring the rich history, vibrant cultures, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Step into a world where stories come alive one tiny dot at a time. At The Story Bank’s Dot Art Bookmark Station, your fingers become storytellers, painting gentle whispers of land, spirit, and imagination inspired by Aboriginal dot painting traditions.
Dip your cotton bud into pools of earthy magic - ochre sunsets, desert reds, deep forest browns - and watch your bookmark bloom with secret tales and shimmering patterns. Each dot is a quiet spark of story, each colour a breath of Country, weaving your own tale of feeling, memory, and wonder. All materials are provided - just bring your creativity and respect to craft a little treasure of connection and imagination.
This activity honours the enduring bond Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples share with story and land. Let’s create together with purpose, wonder, and care.