Dromkeen in Riddells Creek, Victoria | Performance & event venue

Dromkeen

Locality: Riddells Creek, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5428 6799

Address: Gisborne-Kilmore Rd 3431 Riddells Creek, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dromkeen.com.au

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25.01.2022 Sadly Dromkeen will be postponing our LitFest and also our Sketchbook class with Alissa Duke until further notice. Our tearoom is still operating normal hours from Wednesday to Sunday. We are monitoring all Government advice and will keep our customers posted if anything changes.

23.01.2022 Just posting for people to read a perspective.

23.01.2022 1 day to go. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to see one of Australia's finest musicians in the Macedon Ranges. Bookings:https://www.trybooking.com/BHVGW Tickets: $20

22.01.2022 Don't forget a special "Teddy Bear Storytime" in the Dromkeen Homestead Gallery this Saturday November 23rd at 10.00am with Leanne and Bernadette. Bring your teddy and listen to some lovely stories.

21.01.2022 Such an important message.

21.01.2022 A great review from some happy YouCamp visitors to Dromkeen

21.01.2022 An interesting article about ‘deep’ reading. https://www.abc.net.au//how-to-engage-your-deep-/11819682

21.01.2022 Places for our fantastic "Travel Sketch with Watercolour Pencils" class with Travel Sketch Artist, Alissa Duke, have now all been sold. Alissa is a sketchbook journal artist who loves sketching everyday events, objects and travels in her life. She is also part of a global Urban Sketchers movement. Join Alissa at Dromkeen for a 3 hour workshop and learn to sketch with watercolour pencils to record your experience. Learn tips and techniques for travel sketching along the way. Our next sketching class with Alissa will be in March

21.01.2022 Harp Concert: 2 days until Michael Johnson returns to Dromkeen in a concert of music inspired by the ebb and flow of the natural world. A celebration of how water replenishes and nourishes us. Michael Johnson presents a rich uplifting musical journey through the portals of the harp drawn from his experience as resident harpist and composer from the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Tickets: $20 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BHVGW

21.01.2022 Some information on our brand new exhibition at Dromkeen. Make sure you get your LitFest tickets for Saturday March 28th. Bookings; https://www.trybooking.com/BGWQJ

20.01.2022 Dromkeen is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our fabulous annual LitFest on Saturday March 28th. The theme for the festival is "Our World Our Stories". We will be announcing some of the fantastic attractions you can expect to be part of on the day. Our webpage is still under construction but will be complete in a few days. In the meantime check out our flyer to get a taste of what will be happening.

20.01.2022 "Wise Guys"Trivia Night at Dromkeen. Come and join us for a fun filled night of trivia, prizes and fun at Dromkeen on Saturday 28th November at 6.00pm. Food and drinks available for purchase on the evening. Tickets are only $15 and Bookings essential. Gather some friends and book a table for 6 or buy a single ticket and we will allocate you to a table. Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BMYYE

20.01.2022 Christmas blessings from Dromkeen to all our wonderful friends. May it be filled with love, laughter and good company. Dromkeen will be closed to the public between Christmas Day and New Years Day. We will open again on January 2nd. Make sure you visit the Gallery and Tearoom.

19.01.2022 Join us at the Dromkeen Homestead on Sunday 20th December for a fabulous performance by top Australian Harpist and Composer Michael Johnson. With only 3 weeks to go remember to book your tickets through Try Booking. "A Sacred Garden" Harp performance with Michael Johnson. Dromkeen is excited to announce the return of fabulous musician and composer Michael Johnson from the Royal Botanic Gardens, on Sunday the 20th December at 2.00pm in the Dromkeen Gallery. Don't miss this fabulous performance. Tickets are only $30 and Bookings are essential. Book through trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BMYWV

19.01.2022 Dromkeen is absolutely excited to share our brand new exhibition in the Dromkeen Homestead Gallery! Magnificent original book illustrations from Mark Wilson's newest picture books, 'A New Prayer for the Animals', 'Eureka a Story of the Goldfields' and 'All of Us' by award winning author Jackie French. Come and join us on Saturday 28th March for the Dromkeen LitFest and meet fabulous Australian authors/illustrators Mark Wilson, Caz Goodwin and Marc McBride. Tickets: $20 Adult $8 Child Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BGWQJ

19.01.2022 Look who came to Dromkeen today, 2 days early for our Teddy Bear Storytime on Saturday 23rd November at 10.00 am. He has climbed a large pine tree at the front of our tearoom and gallery.

18.01.2022 Only 6 days until talented and inspiring harpist Michael Johnson returns to Dromkeen Homestead on Sunday 23rd February. The theme of his concert will be a celebration of water and how it nourishes and replenishes us. Michael is the resident harpist and composer at the Royal Botanic Gardens and he has entertained thousands of tourists and visitors. Come and be both delighted and entertained at this very special performance in the Macedon Ranges. Tickets: $20 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BHVGW Enquiries: [email protected]

18.01.2022 Michael Johnson, harpist and composer from the Royal Botanic Gardens will be performing once again at Dromkeen on Sunday March 23rd. Michael will perform his beautiful original compositions inspired by the ebb and flow of the natural elements. Don't miss this special occasion. Cost: $20 Time: 2.00pm Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BHVGW

17.01.2022 Come and join us for a teddy bears picnic at Dromkeen.

17.01.2022 Some good advice for parents homeschooling.

16.01.2022 "A Sacred Garden" Harp performance with Michael Johnson. Dromkeen is excited to announce the return of fabulous musician and composer Michael Johnson from the Royal Botanic Gardens, on Sunday the 20th December at 2.00pm in the Dromkeen Gallery. Don't miss this fabulous performance. Tickets are only $30 and Bookings are essential. Book through trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BMYWV

15.01.2022 A fabulous afternoon with harpist Michael Johnson is coming up at Dromkeen on Sunday February 23rd. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to listen to one of Australia's most talented musicians. Tickets are $20 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BHVGW

15.01.2022 As part of the Dromkeen LitFest 'Our World Our Stories', family day, happening on Saturday March 28th, Australia's most successful contemporary children's author & illustrator Mark Wilson, will be launching a magnificent picture book, 'Eureka a story of the goldfields'. Mark will share the extraordinary background of how this wonderful book came about. Make sure you get your tickets early to join other lovers of children's literature in what will be a fabulous day of book related talks and activities. Tickets: Adult: $20 Child: $8 Concession: $18 Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com.au/BGWQJ

15.01.2022 Dromkeen will be open again for customers from Wednesday through to Saturday 10.00-5.00. Social distancing and correct hygiene measures will be in place. We look forward to catching up with our regulars.

14.01.2022 "Australian Animal Storytime" is on at Dromkeen Homestead Gallery this Saturday 4th January. There will be stories, craft and singing at 2.00pm. Bring your children, grandchildren and friend's children for a fun filled hour.

12.01.2022 Dromkeen had a visit from some beautiful ladies today in preparation for their weaving workshop this Saturday at Dromkeen. The ladies are from the Gungwanhurr Collective in Arnhem Land and were at the Lost Trades Fair on the weekend. They will be guest artists at Dromkeen Homestead in Riddells Creek this Saturday. Participants will make either some earrings or a small bag using pandanus leaves. One lady found a cuddly bear but was hoping to see a real koala Tickets: $280 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BILIW

12.01.2022 Cartooning with the awesome Brett Cardwell today at Dromkeen!!! Such a lot of talented cartoonists in the room

11.01.2022 Dromkeen is excited about our annual LitFest on Saturday March 28th. With the theme of 'Our World Our Stories' Mark Wilson and Caz Goodwin will be sharing new picture books and Marc McBride will be sharing more of his amazing artwork and his new book "The Glimme" written by fabulous Australian author Emily Rodda. View magnificent illustrations being exhibited for the first time ever. Bring the whole family and be part of book launches, author/illustrator workshops and talks, book craft, cartooning, puppet shows and book and art sales. Help support Australian children's literature at the wonderful Dromkeen Homestead in Riddells Creek. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BGWQJ

11.01.2022 Only 4 spots left in our fabulous blacksmith class with Rob Nansen on Saturday 16th November from 9.00-12.00pm. Students will make their own pioneer coat rack in this 3 hour class under the gum trees at Dromkeen. A delicious morning tea of damper and billy tea will also be provided. Date: Saturday 16th November Cost: $125 or $100 concession Time: 9.00am-12.00pm Bookings: [email protected]

11.01.2022 SOLD OUT: Dromkeen's Resident Blacksmith is back. Come and join Rob Nansen for a fabulous blacksmithing class as he returns to Dromkeen this Sunday December 20th. Check the flyer below for booking details.

11.01.2022 Award winning Australian author Caz Goodwin and will be launching her hilarious, rhyming picture book called 'Daisy Runs Wild' at the Dromkeen LitFest on Saturday March 28th. Then join Caz in her afternoon session where she will talk about the story behind her series of funny, rhyming picture books featuring Daisy the koala. She will talk about what it takes to get published, and will reveal some fascinating facts about koalas. Have a photo with Daisy, the lazy, giant koala, who tries to photo-bomb and get attention whenever she can. Tickets: $20 Adult $8 children. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BGWQJ

10.01.2022 Some beautiful visitors to Dromkeen who knitted and stitched their way through the day, amidst delicious coffee and homemade country cooking.

10.01.2022 A once in a lifetime Gungwanhurr Weavers Class will be held at Dromkeen on Saturday March 14th. The class will be limited to 24 and participants will learn to make earrings or a small coiled basket using natural hand-dyed pandanas leaves. The Yolngu women will be travelling down from the Gunyangara Community and the Laynhapuy Homelands in North East Arnhem Land NT and will be sponsored by a local resident from the Macedon Ranges. Don't miss this incredible opportunity. The class will be for women only. Tickets: $280 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BILIW

09.01.2022 If you are looking for something special to do, make sure you come and visit the Sand Art Gallery at Dromkeen. They are now open again from Wednesday to Sunday 10.30 -5.00pm. Ring Rosie or Leo p: 0439578412 or 0403128694: or email [email protected] Make sure you stop in for some great morning/afternoon tea or lunch in the Dromkeen Tearoom and visit our beautiful gallery of original picture book art. PH: 0432282704

09.01.2022 It's going to be a hot one today.

08.01.2022 Make sure you book your 4-8 year olds in for an online storytime with Bernadette from Dromkeen to celebrate 'Children's Week".

08.01.2022 Make sure you read Australian author/illustrator Mark Wilson’s fabulous book ‘Flapper VC’ about an Australian carrier pigeon that saves a troop of soldiers on Manus Island during WW2.

08.01.2022 3 places left for Dromkeen's final blacksmith class for 2019. Join us under the gumtrees to make a pioneer coat rack. A delicious morning tea of damper & billy tea is also included. Time: 9.00am-12.00 Cost: $125 or $100 concession Bookings: [email protected]

08.01.2022 Gungwanhurr Collective weavers from Arnhem Land will run a weaving class at Dromkeen tomorrow. Bookings at trybooking. @ Riddles Creek

08.01.2022 Dromkeen "Australian Animal" Storytime for children is on this Saturday at 2.00pm in the gallery. Bring your children for stories, craft and songs.

07.01.2022 If you have children make sure you get down to the Dromkeen homestead gallery at 2.00pm this Saturday for a special Christmas storytime, the last one for 2019. There will be stories, reindeer craft and singing. It's a free community event for families.

07.01.2022 " A Moment's Peace" An online Concert with 'Cosmos' (Harpist Michael Johnson on harp and piano, Michael Conolan on cello and Raymond Hoefer on oboe) Ticket price is only $10. Ticket link. https://michaeljohnson.com.au/ticket.php

07.01.2022 Could this be Spring at Dromkeen ?

06.01.2022 Dromkeen's tearoom and gallery will be open tomorrow to welcome in the New Year. If you have young children we will be doing a story reading of "Kookoo Kookaburra" (by talented Gregg Dreise. Publisher: Magabala Books) at 2.00pm in the gallery. We will be talking all about "kindness" and also be doing a simple craft activity after the story. Adults please bring your face masks and of course your children:)

06.01.2022 Dromkeen will be closing it's tearoom and gallery until further notice in response to the Covid 19 outbreak. We want to ensure the health and well-being of all friends of Dromkeen. Recently we installed a beautiful exhibition by author/illustrator Mark Wilson, that was going to be featured at our Dromkeen LitFest on March 28th. So you don't miss out, I will be posting some photos of some of his beautiful illustrations to remind you to come and visit once we get through this ...difficult time. Some of Mark Wilson's books can still be purchased through the mail. I will post some of these on FB each day so if you are interested you can message Dromkeen and we will organise to post them out to you or if you live in the MacedonRanges we can deliver them to your door. In the meantime we pray for you and your families, that you may remain healthy and safe through this difficult time and that your heart and minds will be be guarded with peace. Below is a beautiful vintage Christmas card from a free clipart site for you to enjoy. Why wait until Christmas:) See more

06.01.2022 Alissa Duke, sketchbook artist returns to Dromkeen for her next class. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn watercolour sketching tips and skills in a 3 hour class st Dromkeen Homestead. Tickets: $60 Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BFPCX

05.01.2022 1 spot left for our fabulous Dromkeen "Christmas High Tea & Watercolour Sketching Class" with sketchbook artist Alissa Duke. Enjoy a lovely Christmas High Tea at the Dromkeen dining table and learn to sketch with watercolours at the same time. Date: Saturday November 16th. Cost: $80 Time: 1.00-4.00pm Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/BFPAZ Sketch kits can also be purchased for $30 https://www.trybooking.com/BFPCB

04.01.2022 Only 12 days to go before fabulous Australian harpist and composer Michael Johnson performs 'A Sacred Garden' in the Dromkeen Gallery. Michale will be performing on Sunday 20th December at 2.00pm and tickets will be only $30. They can be purchased through TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/BMYWV

04.01.2022 If you are looking for a rainy day activity in the Macedon Ranges for your children. Come to Dromkeen for our Australian Animal Storytime in the gallery at 2.00pm with Leanne, Kala & Bernadette. We will sing some songs and do a craft activity as well. Come and make Edwina Emu.

03.01.2022 Make sure you book your 2-3 year olds in for an online storytime with Bernadette from Dromkeen to celebrate 'Children's Week'.

03.01.2022 To celebrate Children’s Week Dromkeen joined with the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House and hosted a storytime. We read some new titles and an oldie but a goodie. What fabulous listeners the beautiful kids from the Macedon Ranges were.

03.01.2022 Make sure you check out Dromkeen's webpage at www.dromkeen.com.au for our beautiful book and original illustration sales. A New Prayer For the Animals Age 5 to 12... From the oceans and coastal plains to the African Veldt, we share this earth with many unique and wonderful creatures. This book celebrates Mark Wilson’s lifelong passion for endangered wildlife and the preservation of habitat. A New Prayer for the Animals is a message of hope for animals across the world. The book contains information on each of the animals and includes at the end, a brief description of how they are threatened. See original illustrations for purchase as well.

02.01.2022 IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH! There's some good news and some bad news!! The bad news is that due to unforseen circumstances the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House has postponed the Teddy Bears Picnic on Saturday 23rd November until further notice. The good news is that Dromkeen will still be open to the public and there will be a teddy bear storytime in the gallery at 10.00am. This will be a free activity so bring your teddy along to the gallery to listen to some stories with Leanne and Bernadette.

01.01.2022 "From the oceans and coastal plains to the African Veldt, we share this beautiful earth with many unique and wonderful creatures." "A New Prayer for the Animals" written and illustrated by the talented Mark Wilson celebrates Mark's lifelong passion for endangered wildlife and the preservation of habitat. This beautiful book is available for sale and also Mark's original illustrations. Home deliveries in the Macedon Ranges are possible. Books can also be posted. Book Price: $28 plus postage or free delivery in Macedon Ranges Cover art illustration $1,100 Email: [email protected]