The Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. This is a significant milestone for an organisation that has spent five decades leading contemporary tapestry in Australia and internationally. Each day in the studio, our weavers carry forward a rich culture of knowledge exchange, and experimentation, ensuring tapestry remains an evolving practice in an increasingly digital world.
ATW weavers Emma Sulzer, Saffron Gordon and Cheryl Thornton working on Salt Creep with Fence #2 designed by Philip Hunter.
We warmly invite you to show your support of ATW by making a tax-deductible gift. Your donation directly supports our weavers and studio, and helps to sustain this living tradition for the next fifty years.
For all donations of $10,000 or over, we can accept contributions by cheque or direct deposit. Please contact us on (03) 9699 7885 or contact@austapestry.com.au and we will be happy to assist.
Your donation is secure and protected.
Salt Creep with Fence #2 on the loom.
As one of the few studios in the world dedicated to large-scale, handwoven tapestry, your support is essential to sustaining our artists, weavers and ambitions.
Our highly skilled and creative weavers are essential to ATW. Cheryl Thornton joined in the early years, and completes her final tapestry with ATW in 2026. Cheryl recalls: “In the early days there was only a handful of weavers… we were just slowly working it out. You were encouraged at the sampling stage to experiment. To be a bit wild.”
Emma Sulzer, recognises how the founding weavers taught generations to come. “You’re constantly soaking things up. You learn by being in it and alongside more senior weavers.” Emma is now leading a major tapestry, Salt Creep with Fence #2 designed by Philip Hunter.
Cheryl and Emma’s relationship reflects the culture of inter-generational mentorship at ATW. Emma observes, “It takes years to develop the skills needed to contribute fully as a weaver.” Cheryl adds: “We are always trying new things… figuring out how far we can push detail and texture within the integrity of the design.”
The weavers have a vital contribution to make to an increasingly digital and fast-moving world. Emma reflects, “It’s important because it keeps hand-making and material knowledge alive. That’s getting rarer, yet never more important.”
Give today to support ATW and ensure our exceptional weavers continue to innovate and shape the future of hand-made tapestry.
The Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. This is a significant milestone for an organisation that has spent five decades leading contemporary tapestry in Australia and internationally. Each day in the studio, our weavers carry forward a rich culture of knowledge exchange, and experimentation, ensuring tapestry remains an evolving practice in an increasingly digital world.
The Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. This is a significant milestone for an organisation that has spent five decades leading contemporary tapestry in Australia and internationally. Each day in the studio, our weavers carry forward a rich culture of knowledge exchange, and experimentation, ensuring tapestry remains an evolving practice in an increasingly digital world.
ATW weavers Emma Sulzer, Saffron Gordon and Cheryl Thornton working on Salt Creep with Fence #2 designed by Philip Hunter.
We warmly invite you to show your support of ATW by making a tax-deductible gift. Your donation directly supports our weavers and studio, and helps to sustain this living tradition for the next fifty years.
ATW weavers Emma Sulzer, Saffron Gordon and Cheryl Thornton working on Salt Creep with Fence #2 designed by Philip Hunter.
We warmly invite you to show your support of ATW by making a tax-deductible gift. Your donation directly supports our weavers and studio, and helps to sustain this living tradition for the next fifty years.
Your donation is secure and protected.
For all donations of $10,000 or over, we can accept contributions by cheque or direct deposit. Please contact us on (03) 9699 7885 or contact@austapestry.com.au and we will be happy to assist.
Salt Creep with Fence #2 on the loom.
Salt Creep with Fence #2 on the loom.
As one of the few studios in the world dedicated to large-scale, handwoven tapestry, your support is essential to sustaining our artists, weavers and ambitions.
Our highly skilled and creative weavers are essential to ATW. Cheryl Thornton joined in the early years, and completes her final tapestry with ATW in 2026. Cheryl recalls: “In the early days there was only a handful of weavers… we were just slowly working it out. You were encouraged at the sampling stage to experiment. To be a bit wild.”
Emma Sulzer, recognises how the founding weavers taught generations to come. “You’re constantly soaking things up. You learn by being in it and alongside more senior weavers.” Emma is now leading a major tapestry, Salt Creep with Fence #2 designed by Philip Hunter.
Cheryl and Emma’s relationship reflects the culture of inter-generational mentorship at ATW. Emma observes, “It takes years to develop the skills needed to contribute fully as a weaver.” Cheryl adds: “We are always trying new things… figuring out how far we can push detail and texture within the integrity of the design.”
The weavers have a vital contribution to make to an increasingly digital and fast-moving world. Emma reflects,“It’s important because it keeps hand-making and material knowledge alive. “That’s getting rarer, yet never more important.”
As one of the few studios in the world dedicated to large-scale, handwoven tapestry, your support is essential to sustaining our artists, weavers and ambitions.
Our highly skilled and creative weavers are essential to ATW. Cheryl Thornton joined in the early years, and completes her final tapestry with ATW in 2026. Cheryl recalls: “In the early days there was only a handful of weavers… we were just slowly working it out. You were encouraged at the sampling stage to experiment. To be a bit wild.”
Emma Sulzer, recognises how the founding weavers taught generations to come. “You’re constantly soaking things up. You learn by being in it and alongside more senior weavers.” Emma is now leading a major tapestry, Salt Creep with Fence #2 designed by Philip Hunter.
Cheryl and Emma’s relationship reflects the culture of inter-generational mentorship at ATW. Emma observes, “It takes years to develop the skills needed to contribute fully as a weaver.” Cheryl adds: “We are always trying new things… figuring out how far we can push detail and texture within the integrity of the design.”
The weavers have a vital contribution to make to an increasingly digital and fast-moving world. Emma reflects, “It’s important because it keeps hand-making and material knowledge alive. That’s getting rarer, yet never more important.”
Give today to support ATW and ensure our exceptional weavers continue to innovate and shape the future of hand-made tapestry.
Give today to support ATW and ensure our exceptional weavers continue to innovate and shape the future of hand-made tapestry.
