Welcome to ATASDA
ATASDA is a national non-profit organisation that was formed to support and showcase Australian Textile Artists and Surface Designers.
ATASDA and its members are actively involved in holding events, workshops and exhibitions designed to bring textile enthusiasts, professionals and educators together to share knowledge and creativity.
Please browse our site and find out more about our endeavours. You can even take a look at the work of some of our talented members in the gallery section.
We hope you find the information interesting and useful - you may even like to join us and discover the wonderful world of textile art and surface design!
Latest Updates
NATIONAL UPDATE
Palm House Banner - Collaborative Project
The Palm House Exhibition traditionally has a banner that separates the entry and the sales area.
ATASDA members Australia-wide are invited to participate in the construction of a Fragmented collaboration to create a wonderful textile extravaganza! READ MORE...
Marrakesh - the new travelling exhibition
Other Upcoming Exhibitions
Check out your latest copy of fibreline magazine or log-in to find out how you can be a part of:
“Fragment” – NSW Branch’s next exhibition to be held at Palm House, Sydney.
“Beyond the Surface” – QLD Branch’s exhibition to celebrate their first fabulous 5 years.
Outstanding Student Award 2011
Applications are now being taken for the 2011 Outstanding Student Award.
Three of our previous winners can be seen in the Member Gallery. For more information, contact us today.
Applications close 18th November, 2011.
Exhibitions
Marrakesh - Travelling Suitcase Exhibition 2012
Travelling throughout Australia from March 2012.
Take an exotic journey along the trade routes of North Africa to the ancient city of Marrakesh, a place of richness and intense colour, where cultures meet.
Marrakesh is a complete textile art exhibition in a suitcase, available for loan to schools, groups and communities across Australia. You do not need to be a member of ATASDA to book Marrakesh.
Along with the individual exhibition pieces, a flexible entry display featuring collaborative tile artworks, and techniques sheets, the suitcase contains cotton gloves for handling the artworks, a catalogue list of works and tiles to be copied for visitors to the exhibition, and a guest book.
Marrakesh is designed to show how textiles can be art, and art can be textiles - enthusing others to go home and try a new technique using textiles and fibres.
