Winner!
In October 2024, Sam received the award on behalf of VIG for 'Outstanding contribution to culture in Bucks'.
Sam said 'It was awarded by Buckinghamshire Culture & is extra special as the category was created especially for us as they wanted to acknowledge our significant & ongoing contribution across Buckinghamshireover the last 40 years. It was a privilege to accept the award on everyone's behalf.'
Member of Buckinghamshire Craft Guild
Sam is a member of Buckinghamshire Craft Guild. The Guild showcases & promotes the best in designer & contemporary crafts in Buckinghamshire.
Chair of Visual Images Group (VIG)
Sam has volunteered as Chair of Visual Images Group (VIG) since October 2023.
VIG is a not for profit membership organisation set up to promote visual arts across Buckinghamshire. The flagship event is Bucks Art Weeks where nearly 300 artists/makers exhibit & sell their art/creations & share their love of art/crafts.
Finalist in National Trust/Bucks Art Weeks competition 2022
Sam's glass sculpture, Landscape, took Sam to the finals in her first competition.
Glass bees at the RHS Chelsea Flower show
Sam was asked to design & create some bespoke glass bees by Theresa Wedderburn & the team at Branch-out MK CIC for their display at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Chelsea Flower Show in 2022. The display explored how bees are believed to see the world, in ultraviolet light, & won a Silver medal.
