Join us at the Australian Tapestry Workshop on Saturday 29 July for Open House Melbourne. The ATW occupies a heritage-listed building in South Melbourne, one of the finest examples of commercial buildings of the 1880s in inner suburban Melbourne and a distinctive example of Victorian Free Gothic architecture style.

GUIDED TOURS:

We invite you to tour the ATW with one of our knowledgeable guides. Learn about the history, building and colour laboratory where the yarns are dyed for production. Gain special access to the weaving floor and chat to our weavers about the process of weaving and what's on the loom.

Tours are held at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Registration essential. Registration opens 12pm AEST Thursday 6 July.

11am Tour Registration.

1pm Tour Registration.

3pm Tour Registration.

WEAVING PLAY:

Try basic weaving and play with a range of colourful materials including wool offcuts, recycled fabric, and paper.

All skill levels welcome, all ages. Please note this is a self-directed activity.

Drop in from 10am to 4pm. No registration necessary.