About Us

The ACT Textile Arts Association (ACTTAA) is an enthusiastic group of textile artists and hobbyists who join together to share creative endeavours through monthly meetings, skill-sharing days and workshops. We are interested in using the design and embellishment of textiles to make a variety of items.

Techniques we use include dyeing, fabric manipulation, machine and hand embroidery, silk painting, stencil work, stamping, felting, beading, and printing. We use these skills to make a range of items including wearable art, wall hangings, paintings, sculptural forms, jewellery, bags, hats, and household items.

Everyone is welcome.

Contact ACTTAA via email on information [at] acttextiles.org.au

Find out details about our committee and other roles in the organisation here.

Membership

Why join ACT Textile Arts Association?

  • challenge your creativity
  •  diversify and advance skills and explore new textile arts
  • share your skills and learn from others
  • make connections and lasting friendships with like-minded people
  • monthly newsletter
  • access to library including latest textile arts publications
  • meetings with speakers and activities
  • monthly member raffle
  • join our workshops with discounted fees
  • contribute to community by making for charities
  • biannual fashion parade 
  • biannual gallery exhibition
  • sell your work in an annual bazaar
  • welcome pack

Come along to a meeting to find out what we are all about!

To join ACTTAA, please fill in a membership form including payment details and bring it to a meeting or email to information [at] acttextiles.org.au.

Membership fees

Membership is for a calendar year

  • New membership (January – December) – $80
  • New membership if joining after 30 June – $40
  • Membership renewal – $70

Meetings

Second Wednesday of the month from 6-9pm at Woden Seniors Inc, Corinna Street (corner with Melrose Drive), Phillip, ACT. Enter through the back of the building.

We will often have a meeting activity or guest speaker and show and tell of members’ work. Bring something to work on.

Fee of $5 per meeting includes tea, coffee and cake. Cash preferred.

Visitors are welcome to attend.

ACTTAA is a not-for-profit organisation based in Canberra, Australia. Our constitution can be found here.