Tudors and Textiles
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SL
In 2025 we enjoyed the company of Tamsen Flack in her tudor costume for an evening sharing knowledge and answering questions. In 2026 we are delighted that she is playing a lead role in our Heritage Open Day weekends at the Alex.
The tudor activities will be over three days with demonstrations on each day, emphasis on food on Friday, textiles on Saturday and music on Sunday (incuding perfomance by Coranto).
During the weekend Tamsen, in costume, will be talking about and showing different types of fabric: wool, linen, silk, velvet and different yarns: linen and Silk and hopes to be dyeing cloth/yarn, silk painting and have a painted cloth (wall hanging - on linen) which people participate in painting. On Saturday you will also see spinner Liz Davies using her spindle.
The Alexandra Arts is a victorian building and formerly a pub. Since 2022 its owners (artists themselves) have been running artist-led events, exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, talks and activities to showcase local artists. Five artists have studios at the Alex so you may see these at work when you visit. During September 2026 the monthly exhibition will be Made by Hand, and focus on Heritage crafts and arts. Visit artatthealex.com website to find out more.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1100-1600
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
Alexandra Arts, 72-73 James Street, Rugby CV21 2SL, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SL
- Directions:
- The Alexandra Arts is a former pub within the town centre, just on the edge of the independent quarter. It has a basic friendly cafe (tea/coffee and cake), a garden, on site students and monthly exhibitions by local artists. We are usually open Thurs-Sat 11-4. It is easily accessible (10 min walk) from the Railway Station and close to bus stops. There is no on-site parking but there is are council-run car parks (multi-storey and surface) adjacent to our premises.
- Contact on day:
- Chris Pegler
- Telephone number:
- +441788438553
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Parking in the street outside is available to Blue Badge holders. Municipal car park £1 for 3 hours is next door. The site is single level and help will be available to turn a wheelchair or pushchair in the porch, if required.
Additional information
Rugby is a small town, very walkable and the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum is 10 mins walk from the Alex, as is Rugby School.
