Sam Hemming
Artwork for Sam Hemming
Details
How would you describe the work you do and why?
I create unique beadwork jewellery using glass seed beads and semi-precious gemstone beads and cabochons, vintage beads and buttons. Inspired by the tactile nature, weight, shape and vibrancy of the beads I hand weave and sew earrings, chokers, necklaces and brooches using strong nylon beading thread and. Colour interaction continues to fascinate and is a strong contributing factor to my designs. I endeavour to make high quality adornment which reflects the time and effort put into the fine details. Contemporary wearable art using ancient beading techniques from around the world.
For you what does being an artist mean?:
My goal has always been to create work that complements its wearer and holds personal significance for them. I relish the creative process, and always appreciate when a customer recognises and loves my work enough to purchase. I appreciate being part of a network of makers... both past, present and future.
Describe what you call yourself/your practice?:
Designer Maker in Beadwork jewellery
Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching:
Make from home.
Exhibit at shows and galleries.
CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice:
Self taught. Member of Worcestershire Guild Contemporary Crafts. Member of Alloy (Hereford Jewellers)
Exhibitions in the last 3 years:
2023:
RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
Take4 Gallery exhibition.
h.Art @ Brockhampton Church.
Craftworks @ Elmslie House.
'Blue Magpie' at Elmslie House.
Hay Castle Christmas fair.
2024:
Take4 Gallery Co-operative.
RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
Three Choirs Festival.
Artist's Gallery.
h.Art @ Brockhampton Church.
'Craft Works' at Elmslie House.
Courtyard Artisan Xmas market.
Hellens Manor Xmas fair.
Hay Castle Christmas fair.
2025:
h.Art with Take4, Gallery.
'Craftworks' w/ The Worcestershire Guild
Artist's Gallery.
Hellens Manor Xmas fair.
2026:
'Sense of Place' exhibition with Alloy @ The Courtyard, Hereford.
Jewellery Fair w/ Alloy @ The Courtyard, Hereford.
Your gallery outlets/stockists:
Take4 Gallery, 30, The Homend, Ledbury HR8 1BT https://www.take4gallery.com/
Hunky Dorey, 3 Abbey Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3ES
The Courtyard, Edgar St, Hereford, HR4 9JR https://www.courtyard.org.uk/