CRAFT 2010 program at the Victorian Tapestry Workshop:
The CRAFT 2010 program term 1 will run from 29th of March until 5 July. This year we have included tapestry weaving for the novice, and a tapestry development workshop the more advanced, or the beginner wanting to extend their practice. There is a learn to knit class , as well as a raft of knitting classes to inspire the expert. Go to Nancy World, exploring the wonders of the knitting nancy-remember those? There is Pompom making, crochet classes, scarves and gloves, a project for everyone. Come on and be inspired!

For more information or to book your place, please contact
Lily Fraser on (03) 9699 7885 or lfraser@victapestry.com.au


Download the CRAFT 2010 brochure.

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival: The Victorian Tapestry Workshop is very pleased to be a part of this years' L'?réal Melbourne Fashion Festival . The Workshop will be running special tours throughout the Festival - http://www.lmff.com.au/lmff-2010-program/cultural-program/engage - under the Cultural Programs "ENGAGE" thread, Mondays –Wednesday at 2pm, cost $8 per person, bookings essential.

These tours will be conducted by the highly skilled VTW weavers, looking at the complexity of the tapestry creation process, as well as a discussion of the works currently on the looms.

The Workshop will still be running our regular weekly tours. For information about the times and costs of those refer to the tour listing located below this announcement.

The Workshop will also be hosting an OPEN DAY on Sunday 21st March between 10-4pm. This event is listed under the "MEET" thread of the Fashion Festival- Cultural Programs. This event will be free and will give people the opportunity to explore the Workshop, chat to the weavers and immerse yourself in the colour and magic of the works on the looms - http://www.lmff.com.au/lmff-2010-program/cultural-program/meet

Artist-in-Residence Program: Collaboration with artists is central to the idea of creating great tapestry art, and in its 30-year history the Victorian 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@victapestry.com.au

Visit the Workshop: The Workshop welcomes visitors. The Victorian 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 Victorian 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@victapestry.com.au