Education
Distance Learning Program
The Distance Learning program is designed for intermediate tapestry weavers who want to pursue an in depth study of a tapestry topic with guidance and mentoring from a more experienced tapestry weaver. An intermediate weaver is defined as someone who can warp a loom and who has woven several small tapestries or samplers. This is meant to be a self directed and well-defined program of study. Students are encouraged to narrow the range of study so that it can be completed within one year. The student must be an ATA Circle member. Membership information.
Helping Hands
The Helping Hands program is designed for beginning tapestry weavers who want to explore tapestry with the guidance and mentoring of a more experienced tapestry weaver. A beginning weaver is defined as someone who has little experience or one who has completed an introductory level workshop. This program will introduce students to warping a loom, shape building, warp and weft balance, and beginning cartoon development. The student must be an ATA Circle member. Membership information.
Educational Articles
Educational Articles are hosted on ATA’s website. Covering a variety of topics, they feature the work and writing of a variety of artists around the world. See the current Educational Article.
Workshops
ATA sponsors workshops in most odd numbered years. The workshops feature talented tapestry weavers with teaching experience. Workshop information.
Convergence and Members Retreat
In even numbered years ATA sponsors a forum at HGA’s Convergence. The forum typically includes two speakers and an open digislam of tapestry artists’ work. The forum is open to all. ATA’s Member’s Retreat follows Convergence and includes workshops with talented, experienced tapestry weavers with extensive teaching experience. The retreat is usually held on a college campus with room and board options. In addition, ATA sponsors a networking event at Convergence, open to all. Convergence information.
ATA Forums
ATA sponsors both Open Discussion Forums and Focus Forums. Open discussion forums offer opportunities to engage in interactive conversations on a variety of subjects. Focus Forums center on a particular subject explored in depth, such as specific techniques, design, artistic trends and other artistic concerns. For more information, please contact email hidden; JavaScript is required.
Other Education Programs
ATA collaborates with other organizations to offer educational programming, for example, Speakers Sessions at the Textile Society of America’s Symposium and artist lectures held in conjunction with ATA’s show venues.
