'Entwined'
August 3-15, 2026
Open 10am-4pm daily
Free entry
St Mary's Church, St Mary's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DX
About
The artists of Weave Only A Trace are now in their third year of weaving and creating together. They are returning to St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury for a new exhibition entitled 'Entwined'.
Nine artist-makers working in willow, rush, fibre and found materials will present collaborative works for an exhibition that explores individuality, and gives way to a collective vision. Entwined is about the interconnectivity and diversity of their work - inspiring new ways of working together, enabling an exploration at the periphery of basketry.
Throughout the exhibition, there will be demonstrations illustrating the diversity of the craft of basketry. The public will be invited to engage in handling the materials, and to explore the craft alongside the makers.
There will be further opportunities for members of the public to book on dedicated workshops throughout the ten days of the exhibition. This will include half-day workshops making craft items such as dragonflies, swallows and bird feeders, alongside day workshops making small baskets.
Past Exhibitions
2024, Ironbridge
Our inaugural exhibition was held at the Footprint Gallery in Ironbridge in November 2024, and was supported by the Basketmakers Association and the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers. The exhibition's theme was natural and living heritage and featured work by Daisy Askins, Lesley Butler, Alisha Davidson, Ruth Denison, Phi Evans, Sophie Francis, Julie Harrison, David Horton, Mary Lewis, Clare Revera, and Steph Shaw.
2025, Shrewsbury & Ironbridge
In 2025, we held two exhibitions - at St Mary's Church in Shrewsbury in August, and at the Footprint Gallery in Ironbridge in November. The exhibition's theme was 'Journey', and it followed the route our makers have taken to become full time artists working with natural materials, as well as showcasing what is involved in the construction of their pieces. The following artist-makers participated: Daisy Askins, Lesley Butler, Alisha Davidson, Colette Davies, Ruth Denison, Phi Evans, Sophie Francis, Shirley George, Mary Lewis, Helen Munday, Steph Shaw and Alexis Stones. The exhibitions was funded by The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers and the Joan Howes Trust.
