---
title: Winter Weaving Residency 2027
description: >-
  Two-week winter residency in Omalo, Tusheti (Georgia) in traditional Tushetian
  kilim weaving and wool processing. €1,700 all-inclusive, helicopter transfer
  included.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/de5e9697-361d-4dac-a90e-1d4957d356c3'
type: program
status: open
createdAt: '2026-09-04'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: Aqtushetii
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/aqtushetii'
entryFee: 1700 EUR
location: 'Aqtushetii Residency, Omalo, Kakheti, Georgia'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Participation fee of €1,700 (all inclusive) covering helicopter transfer
  Telavi – Omalo – Telavi, accommodation, three meals per day, materials,
  equipment and tools, and the full two-week weaving and quilting programme.
disciplines:
  - textile
  - weaving
  - kilim weaving
  - wool processing
  - dyeing
  - kilim
---

# Winter Weaving Residency 2027

**Hosted by:** Aqtushetii

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Aqtushetii Residency, Omalo, Kakheti, Georgia | **Entry fee:** €1,700

## About This Program

> "Traditional Tushetian textile practices: kilim (flat-woven rug) weaving, wool processing and dyeing"

Residency Period: 15 – 29 January 2027

Aqtushetii is pleased to invite applications for a two-week winter residency dedicated to the traditional textile practices of Tusheti, held at our residency in Omalo, Tusheti.

Set within the winter landscape of the Caucasus Mountains, the residency offers participants an immersive environment in which to explore Tushetian textile traditions, with a particular focus on kilim (flat-woven rug) weaving and wool processing through hands-on practice.

Over the course of two weeks, participants will work alongside practitioners from the Omalo Fiber Guild, learning traditional kilim-weaving techniques and gaining experience working with locally sourced wool, traditional tools, materials and processes.

The residency offers an opportunity to engage closely with textile practices that have been passed down through generations and continue to form an important part of Tusheti's cultural heritage.

The residency participants will travel to and from Tusheti by helicopter, making the journey into the mountains part of the residency experience.

### Duration of residency

2 weeks

### Accommodation

Aqtushetii Residency

### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance

The residency is open to participants of all backgrounds and levels of experience. No previous experience is required.

Alongside the structured sessions, there will be time for independent work, informal exchange, and engagement with the surrounding winter landscape.

### Fees and support

The participation fee is €1,700 (all inclusive).

The fee covers:

- Helicopter transfer Telavi – Omalo – Telavi
- Accommodation in the residency
- Three meals per day
- Materials, equipment, and tools
- Full two-week weaving and quilting programme

### Expectations towards the artist

Over the course of the residency, participants will be introduced to traditional textile practices of Tusheti through hands-on work with wool, dyeing, and weaving. The programme is designed to provide an immersive introduction to these practices while allowing participants to develop their own work.

### Application information

Applicants must submit:

- A brief cover letter
- An optional portfolio, including photographs, website, or CV

Please send all materials to: aqtushetii@gmail.com. Subject line: Winter Weaving Residency 2027.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Places are limited to 3 participants, so early applications are encouraged!

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Open to all
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** textile, weaving, kilim weaving, wool processing, dyeing, kilim
- **Note:** The residency is open to participants of all backgrounds and levels of experience. No previous experience is required. Places are limited to 3 participants.

### Additional Requirements

A brief cover letter; an optional portfolio, including photographs, website, or CV. Send all materials to aqtushetii@gmail.com with the subject line 'Winter Weaving Residency 2027'.

## Compensation & Benefits

Participation fee of €1,700 (all inclusive) covering helicopter transfer Telavi – Omalo – Telavi, accommodation, three meals per day, materials, equipment and tools, and the full two-week weaving and quilting programme.

The participation fee is €1,700 (all inclusive), with no additional stipend or payment made to participants — the residency is self-funded.

The fee covers:

- Helicopter transfer Telavi – Omalo – Telavi
- Accommodation in the residency
- Three meals per day
- Materials, equipment, and tools
- Full two-week weaving and quilting programme

## What's Provided

- **Housing:** Provided - Accommodation is provided at the Aqtushetii Residency in Omalo, Tusheti, included in the participation fee.
- **Travel Support:** Available - Helicopter transfer Telavi – Omalo – Telavi is included in the participation fee; the journey into the mountains is described as part of the residency experience.
- **Materials Support:** Available - Materials, equipment and tools for kilim weaving and wool processing, included in the participation fee.
- **Studio Access:** Provided

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 4, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 15, 2027
- **Program End:** January 29, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** aqtushetii@gmail.com

## How to Apply