As a not-for-profit organisation with limited resources, volunteers are a vital support to the ATW’s creative ecosystem. Each year, hundreds of hours are volunteered to the ATW, which contribute towards a vast array of essential tasks. Each ATW volunteer brings independent experience and passion to the workshop and in turn each is given the opportunity to develop new skills and expand networks. Key volunteer areas include:

Guides:
Voluntary guides help ATW engage hundreds of visitors each year, promoting our work and the art of contemporary tapestry. They play a key role in delivering public and group tours, sharing the stories behind our practice and deepening community connection to the organisation.  Our dedicated guides provide monthly tours for the public as well as by appointment for larger groups. .

Busy Bees:
Our Busy Bees are a dedicated corps of volunteers who come to the ATW regularly, collectively donating hundreds of hours of work on tasks otherwise not achievable by staff in the day-to-day running of the ATW. 

Public Programs, Events, and Workshop Support:
Each year, the ATW hosts a range of public programs and events, including Artist in Residence talks, exhibition openings, Cutting Off Ceremonies, and workshops. Volunteers in this area contribute to the delivery of these activities, helping to create a welcoming and engaging environment for visitors and participants. This role is ideal for individuals with an interest or background in events management, education, or the arts, particularly those with creative skills or experience in textiles. Volunteers assist with event preparation and workshop delivery, supporting participants as they learn new skills and ensuring programs run smoothly. .

Want to find out more? We'd love to hear from you.
contact@austapestry.com.au
+613 9699 7885

The ATW can not achieve all that we do without the generosity of our extraordinary volunteers THANK YOU:

2025 ATW Volunteers:

Adelaide Sargant, Adissa Sharfina Putri, Anna Madyarova, Amber Scanlon, Audrey Tam, Bella Lubcke, Chris Conlin, Diya Mathur, Dorothy Bennett, Essie Marendy, Elizabeth Van Herk, Helen Bain, Genevieve Cox, Jan Wallage, Janet Lilley, Lee Wallace, Liz Watson, Marion Harris, Mary McCowan, Helen Washington, Geraldine Sheridan, Jane Annable, Jane Sheridan, Jo Wilson, Phillip Norris, Rebecca Umlauf, Rosie O'Brien