Art at the Alex

Art at the Alex 'The Alex' (Rugby) is an independent, licensed arts centre with exhibits, events and artist's studio on site. Quirky place to spend time. All art is local art!

Art at the Alex is a venue for artists to work and meet and a licensed cafe which their works adorn. Studios to resident artists Steve Davies (IG: stevedavise1st) and Chris Pegler (IG: peglerpurl) this aims to be a hub for local artists and makers. The Alex was formerly the Alexandra Tavern (and previously the Alexandra Arms). It has a lovely garden and space where the brewery was and these spaces provide great areas to hold extra events. Which it plans to do most weekends through the year.

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...

Open today 11-4 for the last day of the sheep to shawl challenge for Heritage Open Days 2026. Come and visit the studio ...
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.)

19/09/2026

We have a new spinning wheel in action today. Angela of has brought her Ashford Joy. More yarn is being spun today in the challenge. Will there be a shawl by the end of tomorrow?
All part of at and the food festival is on too.

Welcome to The Rugby Town home (today) of and three spinners spinning up a storm at for Come to town and have som...
19/09/2026

Welcome to The Rugby Town home (today) of and three spinners spinning up a storm at for Come to town and have some interesting experiences.

18/09/2026

With Heritage Open Days – I just got recognised as one of their top fans!

18/09/2026

Our challenge is in its second day and spinning is underway 🧶
All part of
in

17/09/2026

Come and look round The Alex.
This weekend it's a double whammy of and
🐑 The challenge is underway with wool being picked, carded, spun and woven/knitted/crocheted into a finished garment, led by
🫟The studios of printmaker
Potter and jewellery maker are open.
☕And there's coffee and cake, too.

17/09/2026

A yarn is being spun at The Alex. We are go!


Address

Art At The Alex, 72-73 James Street, Warwickshire, UK
Rugby
CV212SL

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441788438553

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