Art at the Alex

08/10/2026

CALLING ALL WOULD BE LINO CUT ARTISTS! Do you want to learn about lino cut from two expert printmakers? Eric Gaskell and Steve Davies will be teaching another small class next month (6-7 November, Friday afternoon 12-5 and Saturday 10-5). Max 6 students, using Steve's studio set up to print and catering to all levels of expertise. Book online. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thealexandraartscompanyltd/2421919

DESCRIPTION:
Across two days, under the guidance of experienced printmakers Eric Gaskell and Steve Davies you will learn practice the lino printing processes from drawing the initial design to making proofs and revisions, until you have a finished print. You will work with equipment in Steve Davies' studio (located in the Alex) and learn about the tools, techniques and practices that Eric and Steve employ in their own printmaking.

The course is now in its eighth presentation. While it is suitable for newcomers the class size allows for customization to different skill levels and aspirations. This makes it very suitable for those who already know how to create lino cut art, or learned this skill in the past. One past student has attended three of these courses, using different approaches and techniques each time.

This is a great opportunity to properly understand the process, and benefit from individual tuition by experts as part of a very small class. We have often welcomed out of town visitors to this class and are happy to recommend places to stay in Rugby should you need to.

The course will be taught in the Art at the Alex art centre, using the Garden Room and Print Room areas. The timings are 12-5pm (Friday) and 10am-5pm (Saturday). The Rugby Town Rugby Town Crier Percival Guildhouse

01/10/2026

THE MAP IS THE STORY (Charles Lines)
Based on the work by Charles to develop a town trail that did not rely on regular maps. The image below was from the Spring Maddness leaflet used to publicise the work of Rugby Yarn Bombers. Its an intriguing way to look at the The Rugby Town a bit differently. FREE EVENT and no need to book but let us know if you are coming/interested.

Friday 23rd October
Talk 11.30-12.15
First part of at
No need to book but do arrive promptly to get a seat.

What happens when a map stops being a guide and becomes part of the adventure itself? This talk explores the creation of a comic trail map that reimagined the traditional event map as an illustrated story. Rather than following roads and symbols on a page, participants navigated by recognising landm...

01/10/2026

Hm. What is up to in October. Here is our page at a view round up. There is an exhibition all month about local people and places. For National Poetry Day today we have Emily Tells Tales and at the end of the month we have loads of interesting events here. Including some by Come and visit. The Rugby Town Rugby Town Crier

28/09/2026

Its usually music (independent and largely local musicians) on First Thursdays at but for the second year running we are hosting poetry/poets on First Thursday in October (6-9pm). Organised by Nathan Gregg with Emily of Emily Tells Tales leading the event. Looking forward to it. (Simple homemade supper and cake available if you want to come straight from work). The Rugby Town Percival Guildhouse

25/09/2026

Did we mention we have a garden? Open 11-4 for art, and for relaxing in the garden with coffee & cake.

21/09/2026

Shawl achieved! Our challenge for did indeed result in a shawl. 🎉

It wasn't the woven version planned as there were so many interested visitors that we didn't get the loom warped - can't complain really! It was great to have people interested and sometimes having a go. But a woven version should follow...

20/09/2026

Open today 11-4 for the last day of the sheep to shawl challenge for Heritage Open Days 2026. Come and visit the studio holders ( Edwards of BAECeramics, Jenny Ball I. Ditherella's Workshop and Steve Davies alternating between serving cake and print making! Chris Pegler has enough handspun for the shawl weaving today. it's just had its final when it's and is basking in the sun. Thank you to spinners Dani, Krys, Angela, Chris and Abby. Could not have done it without the help of Gemma and Hilary in making batts. The weaving shift is Jane Harrisson and Sue Byrne. (it takes a lot of spinners to make enough for one weaver!) Picture of Blue Texel sheep shows the sort of sheep we started with.

20/09/2026

It's the FINAL! The final day of the 4 day challenge. The deadline is looming!
Part of in

(Sorry, not sorry for the weaving pun.)