JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
The Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association Inc. is an arts collective for creatives who have a passion for innovation, artisanship, knowledge and networking.
How can I become a member?
You can join WAFTA simply by clicking on the JOIN NOW link on this page, or go to the JOIN NOW button on the top right of this website and complete the online membership form. If you are having difficulties, please contact us through the website and a committee member will help you.
WAFTA has an annual rolling membership – your renewal will be due exactly a year from the date you join.
Membership categories:
Regular Membership – $70 per annum
Regional Membership – $60 per annum
Concessional Membership – $60 per annum
Student Membership – $40 per annum (proof of student status required)
Why become a member?
Becoming a WAFTA member will enable you to:
- Keep up to date with the yearly, 12 online issues of Threads, our Association's newsletter.
- Be inspired by diverse, interesting guest speakers at members' meetings. You can participate in person or online.
- Connect with other members at regular meetings that offer social and skill-building opportunities.
- Receive priority booking and special rates for WAFTA events.
- Advertise your workshops, exhibitions and other activities through WAFTA's newsletter and online platforms.
- Have the opportunity to enter professionally curated WAFTA exhibitions.
- Source a diverse range of free materials via ReMida. (Your WAFTA membership entitles you to collect materials from ReMida four times each calendar year.)
- Access a members-only scholarship to Fibres West.
- Meet local WAFTA members at our regional catch-ups.
- Expand your creative practice through professional development opportunities.