ATA Mentoring Program
By Priscilla Lynch
There is much to learn in becoming a successful
tapestry weaver. Today's artist/weaver strives for excellence not
only in technique but also in design. Local guilds, schools, and
state and regional conferences often offer introductory tapestry
classes and workshops but rarely fill the needs of the intermediate and
more advanced students for further study. To offer the
opportunity for continuing education, ATA has developed a mentoring
program, based on the successful HGA Teaching and Learning through
Correspondence (TLC) program. The description and goals of the
program are outlined below. If you want to study a tapestry topic
in depth, but aren't sure how to go about it, consider submitting an
application. If you like to teach and guide eager students,
consider volunteering to mentor. We hope that this program will
meet some of our membership's needs and encourage you to participate
and provide feedback on this new program.
DESCRIPTION AND GOALS FOR ATA MENTORING PROGRAM
The mentoring program is designed for intermediate
tapestry weavers (able to warp a loom and have woven several small
tapestries or samplers) who want to pursue an in depth study of a
tapestry topic with guidance and mentoring from a more experienced
tapestry weaver. This is meant to be a self directed and
well-defined program of study. Students are encouraged to narrow
the range of study so that it can be completed within one year.
