Richard Box
Painter & Embroiderer, Teacher & Lecturer, Author & Art HistorianTrained at Goldsmiths' School of Art and went on to be 'Senior Lecturer' and finally 'Head of Art' at Avery Hill College of Education. In 1985 he resigned from the position in order to develop his own work.
He is a regular exhibitor and demonstrator at the Knitting and Stitching shows and other craft fairs. He gives talks to textile groups; particularly to branches of the Embroiderers' Guild throughout the country. He runs courses in drawing, painting and his particular system of textile art which combines fabric collage with both machine and hand embroidery. He teaches these at various adult education centres as well as independent organisations.
Recent Career Highlights and Achievements
He exhibits his work regularly which hang in several public and many private collections in this country and abroad. He has written seven books and made two D.V.D.'s about drawing, design, colour and embroidery.
Inspirations
Wearing another 'hat' altogether he lectures in the history of art to NADFAS ( The National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Society ).
Other Interests
Although well past the 'official' retirement age, Richard aims to continue to develop his art work as long as he is physically and mentally capable. Furthermore, he aims to continue lecturing and teaching so long as he behaves himself and is still invited.
He is a regular exhibitor and demonstrator at the Knitting and Stitching shows and other craft fairs. He gives talks to textile groups; particularly to branches of the Embroiderers' Guild throughout the country. He runs courses in drawing, painting and his particular system of textile art which combines fabric collage with both machine and hand embroidery. He teaches these at various adult education centres as well as independent organisations.
Recent Career Highlights and Achievements
He exhibits his work regularly which hang in several public and many private collections in this country and abroad. He has written seven books and made two D.V.D.'s about drawing, design, colour and embroidery.
Inspirations
Wearing another 'hat' altogether he lectures in the history of art to NADFAS ( The National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Society ).
Other Interests
Although well past the 'official' retirement age, Richard aims to continue to develop his art work as long as he is physically and mentally capable. Furthermore, he aims to continue lecturing and teaching so long as he behaves himself and is still invited.