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2018

Launch of 2018 TDPA Exhibition and Announcement of Winners
Thursday, December 13, 2018

CELEBRATING TAPESTRIES BIG & SMALL

Friends and supporters raised their glasses to another wonderful year of contemporary tapestry at the Australian Tapestry Workshop end of year celebration.

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Install view of the 2017 Kate Derum and Irene Davies Award at Australian Tapestry Workshop
Thursday, November 29, 2018

FRIENDS OF THE ATW LECTURE SERIES: Collecting, Curating and Conservation

The Australian Tapestry Workshop was delighted to present a special talk with special guest speaker Louis Le Vaillant (Johnston Collection) and weaver Karlie Hawking.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

FRIENDS READING CIRCLE 3: The Noise of Time

The Friends Reading Circle at Australian Tapestry Workshop is a free book club for Friends of the ATW.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALKS: Alterfact Studio, Melanie Irwin, Simone Kennedy

Please join 2018 Artists in Residence Alterfact Studio, Melanie Irwin and Simone Kennedy (SA) to hear about their artistic practices, as well as their experiences at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

FRIENDS READING CIRCLE 2: In Praise of Shadows

The Friends Reading Circle at Australian Tapestry Workshop is a free book club for Friends of the ATW.

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Justin Hill and Karlie Hawking.
Thursday, August 23, 2018

FRIENDS OF THE ATW LECTURE SERIES: Designer & Weaver, Justin Hill and Karlie Hawking

The Australian Tapestry Workshop was delighted to host a special lecture with Singapore-based architect Justin Hill as part of the 2018 Tapestry Design Prize for Architects on Thursday 23 August. 

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Sai-Wai Foo, Martina Copley, Chloe Bensahel
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALKS: Chloe Bensahel, Martina Copley and Sai-Wai Foo

Artists Chloe Bensahel, Martina Copley and Sai-Wai Foo spoke about their artistic practices, as well as their experience as Artists in Residence at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

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TDPA opening 2018. Photo: Tim O'Connor.
Thursday, August 16, 2018

TAPESTRY DESIGN PRIZE FOR ARCHITECTS 2018: Prize Winners Announcement and Finalists Exhibition Opening

The winners of the TDPA 2018 were announced by Jane Clark, Senior Research Curator of MONA, on the 16 August 2018.

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Saturday, August 4, 2018

UNRAVELLING TAPESTRY: Contemporary and Historical Perspectives

This tapestry forum explored design, materials, techniques and cultural meaning, uncovering the practice of tapestry weaving and its place in contemporary textile arts as well as exploring the history of this rich artform.

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Open House Melbourne 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018

OPEN HOUSE MELBOURNE 2018

ATW once again opened its doors to the public as part of Open House Melbourne 2018.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

FRIENDS READING CIRCLE 1: Museum of Modern Love

The Friends Reading Circle at Australian Tapestry Workshop is a free book club for Friends of the ATW.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALKS: Bronwyn Hack, Rute Chaves and Siying Zhou

Artists Rute Chaves, Bronwyn Hack and Siying Zhou spoke about their artistic practices, as well as their experience as Artists in Residence at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

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Emerald Threads.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 to Saturday, April 21, 2018

EMERALD THREADS BY SLOW ART COLLECTIVE

Emerald Threads was a collaborative project between the Australian Tapestry Workshop, Multicultural Arts Victoria, Arts Access and Slow Art Collective.

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Tapestry x Architecture talk.
Thursday, March 22, 2018

TAPESTRY x ARCHITECTURE: Responding to Place

A panel discussion at the Australian Tapestry Workshop with architects Peter Williams, John Wardle and collaborative artists and architects Superpleased (Eli Giannini and Sue Buchanan).

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TDPA 2018 Launch.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

TAPESTRY DESIGN PRIZE FOR ARCHITECTS 2018 LAUNCH

The full details of the TDPA 2018 award and the hypothetical site were announced at this launch event by esteemed architect Justin Hill.

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Friday, March 16, 2018 to Sunday, March 18, 2018

AUSTRALIAN TAPESTRY WORKSHOP AT MELBOURNE ART BOOK FAIR

ATW was thrilled to participate in the Melbourne Art Book Fair 2018 at the National Gallery of Victoria for the first time.

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 Britt Salt, Anne Graham, Carolyn Cardinet
Tuesday, March 6, 2018

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE TALKS: Britt Salt, Anne Graham and Carolyn Cardinet

Artists Carolyn Cardinet, Anne Graham and Britt Salt spoke about their artistic practices, as well as their experience as Artists in Residence at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

GIVE AN INCH & ATW PROGRAM LAUNCH 2018

John Ridley AM, Chairman and Antonia Syme, Director invited guests to an exclusive sneak peek of the ATW’s 2018 public program, and the launch of ATW’s annual GIVE AN INCH CAMPAIGN.

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Guan Wei in front of 'Treasure Hunt' 2018, designed by Guan Wei and woven by Chris Cochius, Pamela Joyce, Jennifer Sharpe & Cheryl Thornton. Photo: Jeremy Weihrauch.
Thursday, February 8, 2018

FRIENDS OF THE ATW LECTURE SERIES: Guan Wei

We were delighted to host internationally renowned artist Guan Wei for an exclusive public lecture at ATW.

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