Samantha Groom

Inspiration for my work springs from everyday things around me, nature and a love of play. Experimenting with materials, colour and composition to evoke childhood memories and a sense of joy, warmth and fun. When printing, I work instinctively, building up layers, combining colours, shapes and textures, striving to find balance, harmony and clarity.

I studied sculpture for my degree, but on discovering woodcut printing after graduating, I realised I was home. I love the rigidity of wood and how a carved line doesn’t go always go in the direction you expect! Since then I’ve developed my work to include other print techniques and I like to utilise printed papers and fabrics into collages and textile pieces. I also regularly run printmaking workshops for adults and visit many schools to teach art and printmaking too.

My studio will be open 11am – 5pm for visits on the following days:

• Saturday May 3rd
• Sunday May 4th
• Monday May 5th
• Saturday May 10th
• Sunday May 11th

Come and visit me in my shared exhibition space. See my work, and watch me demonstrate printmaking techniques. I’m sharing the space with Denise Wrightson, Anna Perotti, Eva Juusola and Celia Bennett.

• Visitors to the studio will be able to buy my work
• I’m happy to undertake commissions – please ask!
• Workshops and tuition are available

• First floor or above with steps & handrail
• Meanwhile Space is not accessible for wheelchairs (2 flights of stairs)

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