Our Story
Since 1976, the Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) has built a worldwide reputation for the creation of contemporary tapestries in collaboration with living artists and architects. Over 44 years we have woven more than 500 tapestries – these now hang proudly in significant public and private collections nationally and internationally.
We are unique to Australia, and one of only a few workshops remaining in the world dedicated to hand-weaving contemporary tapestries. In creative partnerships, contemporary artists and architects working in a broad scope of art forms, challenge our tapestry weavers to experiment with interpretation, colour and technique as well as work with our specialist dyer to create new yarn tones. Tapestries known for their vibrancy and technical accomplishment are our hallmark and have established our position as a centre of excellence and innovation.
We welcome enquiries about tapestry commissions and sales.
The Australian Tapestry Workshop acknowledges Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and create.
We pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present. We acknowledge that this website contains the names and artworks of deceased Indigenous people.
Visitor Information + COVID-19 Update
Following the latest public health directions from the Victorian Government, the ATW will reopen to the public from Tuesday 10 November 2020.
We offer 2 viewing sessions each capped at 4 attendees Tuesday to Friday:
Session 1: 11 am – 12.30 pm
Session 2: 1.30 pm – 3 pm
We ask that you plan ahead and book your visit in advance. You can secure a viewing session by emailing us at contact@austapestry.com.au or calling the ATW on (03) 9699 7885.
To ensure your visit is safe and stress-free we have implemented a range of hygiene and physical-distancing measures, including limiting the number of visitors during each viewing session and providing temperature checks upon entry. Please note that the wearing of a facial mask that covers both the mouth and nose is mandatory in the state of Victoria. If you have a medical condition that prevents you from wearing a mask please let ATW staff know when you make your booking.
SUMMER CLOSURE NOTICE:
Visitors: The ATW will close to visitors from 5pm Friday 18 December 2020, and reopens from 10am Tuesday 12 January 2021.
Yarn store: Online and phone orders must be placed 5pm Thursday 17 December 2020 to guarantee dispatch prior to Christmas. Online and phone order fulfillments will resume 9am Monday 4 January 2021.
Tapestry sales: Tapestry sales will remain available by appointment only until 5pm Wednesday 23 December 2020. To arrange an appointment please contact the ATW via contact@austapestry.com.au or phone (03) 9699 7885.
