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Welcome to The British Tapestry Group
Welcome to our website where we will show you what we have to offer. We are an enthusiastic and growing organisation whose aims are to:
- Raise the profile of woven tapestry as an art form
- Increase awareness of the process and scope of woven tapestry
- Provide a support and communication network for artists working in woven tapestry
- Circulate information about exhibitions, events and commissions
- Offer opportunities for exhibiting in both national and regional exhibitions
- Provide information about weavers who teach and those who welcome visitors
News: Tapestry design in an era of AI
The tradition of tapestry design through the use of sketchbooks, painting and other media is strong. However, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened up possibilities for design through collaboration with digital tools...
Exhibition: BTG 20th Anniversary Exhibition
The British Tapestry Group was set up in 2005 and to celebrate this we are holding an exhibition in which Full UK, Student and Rest of the World Members of the British Tapestry Group are invited to submit their work...
Artist of the day: Jennifer Woolnough
My inspiration is broad. The challenge lies in capturing the essence of the subject and translating it into a tapestry. The tapestry itself, enables a moment to linger a little longer allowing it to be shared and interpreted by others.I use painting, drawing, collage, and samples to test an idea. I select yarns I feel are sympathetic to the theme.
I have learnt to simplify designs, be patient and allow the tapestry itself to sometimes lead the way!
I studied a BSc (Hons) Textile Design and Technology at the University of Huddersfield before graduating with an MA from the Royal College of Art in 1995.
