'Entwined'
August 3-15, 2026
Open 10am-4pm daily
Free entry
St Mary's Church, St Mary's Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DX
About
Weaving together with natural materials to inspire creativity.
The exhibition will feature the work of nine artist-makers working in willow, rush, fibre and found materials. This year, the artist-makers are creating collaborative works for the exhibition that explores individuality and gives way to collective vision.
'Entwined' is about the interconnectivity and diversity of the work - inspiring new ways of working together, and an exploration at the periphery of basketry.
Throughout the exhibition, there will be a rolling programme of interactive demonstrations, workshops, opportunities to meet the artist-makers, and a pop-up shop where you can buy unique handcrafted items.
St Mary's Church is located in Shrewsbury town centre, and is a renowned medieval church, with world famous stained glass and an important regional arts venue.
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.
