Publications & Educational Articles
The American Tapestry Alliance produces two publications covering historical and contemporary tapestry topics. Tapestry Topics is published three times a year by a volunteer staff and available to members only. Back issues beyond two years post-publication date are available to the general public. Consider becoming a member today to receive the latest issue of Tapestry Topics. The second publication produced by ATA, CODA, features the most compelling articles published in Tapestry Topics within a two-year period. CODA is printed and sent to academic researchers, gallerists, and curators to promote greater interest in tapestry as an art form.
Go here to view back issues of Tapestry Topics.
Go here to view current and previous CODA publications.
In addition to the publications produced by ATA, a compilation of relevant publications has been compiled by our volunteers. Check it out here.
Education Articles
Covering a variety of topics including historical and contemporary topics, and technical and design support, they feature the work and writing of artists around the world. For more information, or to submit an idea for an article, email educationalarticles(at)americantapestryalliance.org.
Table of Contents:
Contemporary & Historical Articles on Tapestry
- Hoskins, Nancy Arthur Coptic Fabrics and the Fauves
- Kane, Tina The Troyes Mémoire: The Making of a Medieval Tapestry
- Kane, Tina Woven Stories: Tapestry and Text in the Middle Ages and Early Renaissance
- Kidd, Jane Checking the Pulse: Reflecting on the ‘American Tapestry Biennial 4’ in an Expanded Field
- Laffer, Christine Fiber Arts and Tapestry: 1960 to 1986 in the United States
- Laffer, Christine, Coordinator, Political Strings: Tapestry Seen and Unseen
- Marcus, Sharon, Critical Issues in Tapestry
- Rees, Linda The Emergence of Contemporary Tapestry: An Overview
Design and Inspiration
- Armour, Patricia; Benjamin, Karen; Dunn, Patricia; Ellis, Marcia; Kocherovsky, Anna; MacDonald, Margo; Mayne, Lynn; Norgaard, Inge; Stevens, Becky; ed. Linda Rees Choosing Colors
- Brennan, Archie The Space Between the Warps
- Lane, Mary and Mary Jane Lord, Eds. Commissioning Tapestries
- Lane, Mary, Ed. Inspiration & Creativity
- Rivers, Christine, Coordinator, H: a Journey in Tapestry
- Todd-Hooker, Kathe The Simple, Short Version of Colour Movement in Tapestry
Tapestry Techniques
- Austin, J and M Lane. Eds. Glossary of Tapestry Terms
- Brennan, Archie Copper Pipe Looms
- Maffei, Susan Martin Slits
- Todd-Hooker, Kathe Choosing Warp & Weft
Finishing and Photography
- Hart, Lyn Say Cheese
- Lane, Mary, Ed. Mounting and Hanging Tapestries: A Variety of Solutions
Education
- Lauzon, Wendy and Olguin, Pamela Palma Perspectives from the 2018 International Student Award
- Brothers, Lynda and Thoma Ewen Young Enthusiasm: Teaching Tapestry in the Schools
- Chandrasena, Prashani and Sohareva, Jekaterina Perspectives from the 2017 International Student Award
- Diazoni, Erika, Susan Weir & Melissa Wong, ed. Mary Lane What Students Say
- Gary, Catherine; Pinar, Marina; and Uibo, Birgit Students’ Reflections on Tapestry
- Hogg, Sharon, Margaret Jones, and Sabrina Niebler The Student Perspective
- Reckert, Sally Encouraging Children To Weave
- Stevenson, Sally, Elizabeth Shoeman, Barbara Brophy and Suzanne Angevine The Handweavers Guild of Boulder: A Tapestry Study Group
Blogging, Social Media, Exhibits
- Dale, Troy “Hey Kids! Let’s Put on a Show in the Barn”
- Lane, Mary, Ed. Blog Tech
- Vogel, Jeane Get your work out there: EXHIBIT!
Individual Tapestry Artists/ Personal Stories
- Baxter, Joan Commission Studio Weaving Part 1: Working in Studios
- McAfee, Phoebe Commission Studio Weaving Part 2: Weaving Mark Adams Designs
- Hart, Lyn Review: A Weaverly Path: The Tapestry Life of Silvia Heyden, a film by Kenny Dalsheimer
- Lane, Mary Andean Meets Medieval European on the Streets of Manhattan: The Tapestries of Susan Martin Maffei
- Meetze, Janette The Tapestry Diary: It’s About Time
- Rea-Menzies, Marilyn and Tommye Scanlin Beyond the Warp: Continuing Education
- Sunday, Margaret, a personal and particular kind of beauty…
- Thomson, Christine. The Soul, Eye, Hand Connection
- Wallace, Linda Journeys in Art and Tapestry