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: New BTG Blog Post
Because a renowned artist has created a design for a tapestry, does the resulting work make it a well-designed tapestry? Read the latest blog post 'How not to design a tapestry?' and add your thoughts
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: Gillian Morris
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I first encountered tapestry weaving at Edinburgh College of Art where I was a student. From learning the technique there, I have continued to attend numerous short courses by Louise Martin, which has helped me to extend my techniques. More recently I have been increasingly experimental with my weaving which I plan to develop further. I also enjoy printmaking which can influence my tapestry weaving.
My subject matter comes from my love of nature and the natural world especially the coastline.