Artist-in-Residence Program: Collaboration with artists is central to the idea of creating great tapestry art, and in its 30-year history the Australian Tapestry Workshop has worked with many leading Australian and international artists. The artist-in-residence program invites Australian artists to immerse themselves in the unique studio environment of the Workshop. To be selected, artists need to demonstrate an element in their practice that relates to tapestry. The opportunity of a salon-style exhibition at the Workshop at the end of the residency is a benefit of the program. The Workshop is interested in receiving submissions from artists who would like to participate in its residency program.

For enquiries, contact the Studio Manager, Sara Lindsay on slindsay@austapestry.com.au

Visit the Workshop: The Workshop welcomes visitors. The Australian Tapestry Workshop is open to the public from Monday to Friday, between 10am and 3pm. The Workshop is not open on weekends.
Cost: $6.00 per person.

Guided Tours of the Workshop: For an insight into the art of contemporary tapestry production you can take one of the Workshop's informative guided tours, conducted by one of the National Gallery of Victoria's trained guides. This is your chance to experience the creative process as it actually happens. Our guides will cover an outline of the VTW history, an explanation about the process of interpreting an original artwork into tapestry and finally, the finished tapestries on display.

Tours run for approximately 45 - 60 minutes.

If you are looking for a spot for lunch locally, the Australian Tapestry Workshop is in the heart of South Melbourne which boasts many restaurants and cafes offering fabulous food and coffee.

Guided tours are by appointment at 11am on Wednesday and 2pm on Thursday. Bookings are essential.

Cost: $8.00 per person. Tel: 03 9699 7885 or lfraser@austapestry.com.au