Woven from the Field - Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
Woven from the Field
13 September - 15 November 2025
'Woven from the Field' is a celebration of land, creativity and sustainable practice, this inspiring exhibition showcases the work of willow weaver Sue Kirk and textile artist Rosalind Stoddart. Using materials sustainably grown and gathered from their own land, the artists present striking large-scale sculpture, intricate basketry, and contemporary hand-woven wall pieces made with alpaca fleece dyed using natural plant dyes. Blending heritage techniques with a bold, modern aesthetic, the exhibition reflects a deep connection to nature and a shared commitment to working in harmony with the environment.
'Woven in the Field' runs alongside accompanying exhibition 'Found in the Fields' exploring the English arable landscape by renown painter and printmaker Carry Ackroyd
Exhibition Events
Preview
Friday 12 September 5.30pm-7.00pm
Join us for the launch of our latest exhibition in the company of artists Ros Stoddart and Sue Kirk.
Sustainable Saturday
Saturday 20 September 10.30am-3.30pm
A day of sustainable options: crafts, arts, advice, drop-in activities.
Film - The Nettle Dress
Saturday 20 September 10.30am-3.30pm
A poignant film by Dylan Howitt telling the beautiful story of one person’s resilience and self-discovery through craft and their deep relationship with the natural world. The film features Allan Brown who will be demonstrating flax and nettle processing and spinning during Sustainable Saturday.
From fleece to fine art with exhibition artist Rosalind Stoddart
Saturday 25 October 1pm - 3.30pm
£5 ticket
Step into the world of artist and environmentalist Rosalind Stoddart as she shares the story behind her striking hand-woven wall pieces, made using fleece from her own alpacas and dyed with plants grown on her land. In this engaging and inspiring talk, Ros will explore her creative journey, her deep connection to the natural world, and how sustainability is at the heart of everything she does. A rare chance to hear firsthand how art, animals, and ecology intertwine – book early to be part of the conversation.
Carry Akroyd in Conversation
Saturday 1 November 1pm - 3.30pm
£5 ticket
Join acclaimed painter and printmaker Carry Akroyd for a lively and engaging illustrated talk delving into the world of John Clare, the ‘peasant poet’ whose words have inspired her for over thirty years. Discover what drew her to Clare’s work, explore the wider themes in her landscape art, and gain fascinating insights into the printmaking techniques featured in the exhibition.
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Podcasts
Woven Lives Podcasts
Woven Lives began in the summer of 2024. Sue Kirk and Jody Kirk have been hosting professional basketmakers from the UK and Europe for three years, throughout this time many fascinating conversations were had over dinner with the tutors they have hosted. These exchanges led to an idea, why not archive through audio recordings, the lives of basketmakers, especially discussing the makers who inspired or taught them. Thus archiving two generations of basketmakers. Each maker also gives advice to the next generation of basketmakers. So the Woven Lives Podcast was created.
The team are sound engineer Tim Palmer whose brilliant sound and editing skills give a high quality feel to the recordings. Jody Kirk is the graphic designer and social media whizz who manages our Youtube platform. Sue Kirk is the producer and interviewer.