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

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Review: BTG 20th Anniversary Show at Dovecot Studios

Ruth Bell, November 2025 I’ve just returned from a visit to the BTG 20th Anniversary tapestry show at the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh. The tapestry “balcony” is a great venue, showcasing the works in a bright and spacious setting, with the added bonus of being able to study the tapestries close up or to view them from a distance...

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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...

Exhibitions

Artist of the week: Paula Armstrong

My background in hand embroidery led me to being interested in creating a fabric rather than merely embellishing it. Tapestry weaving provides the ideal medium for fusing colour, texture and form into a well-crafted object. My designs tend to be abstract with a strong bias towards pattern, taking ideas from plant life and architecture, both concerned with structure. I prefer to weave with natural fibres and each piece is researched through drawing, photography, collage, and colour studies.

Paula Armstrong Showcase