EXHIBITIONS
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 2024
Tarpey Gallery, Derbyshire 2023 - 2024
Beaux Arts, Bath 2023
Goldmark Gallery, Uppingham, Rutland 2021, 2022
Ferrers Gallery, Leicestershire 2000 - 2001
*Bury Museum and Art Gallery 1995
*Black Swan Guild Gallery, Frome 1995
Bankfield Museum, Halifax 1994
*Touring Exhibition, Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka 1994-1995
*Bankfield Museum, Halifax 1993
Barrow Frames and Gallery 1993-1999
*Hankyu Art Gallery, Osaka, Japan 1992
*York Festival, York 1992
*University of Ulster, Belfast 1992
Brits and Pieces, Wisconsin, U.S.A. 1991-1993
*Ramster, Surrey 1991,1993,1995
*Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead 1991
*Commonwealth Institute, London 1990,1992
Embroiderers’ Guild Touring Exhibition, U.S.A. 1990
*Hankyu Art Gallery, Osaka, Japan 1990
*Bradford Textile Arts Festival, Leeds and Salt’s Mill, Bradford 1990
*Collin's Gallery, Glasgow 1989-1990,1992
***City Gallery, Leicester 1989-2000
*Knapp Gallery, London 1989
*Walsall City Art Gallery, Walsall 1988
Coleorton Hall, Leicestershire 1988
*Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire 1988
*Woodlands Gallery, Greenwich 1987
*Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester 1987
*Stitch Design, London 1986
*Swansea University Gallery, Wales 1986
**Loughborough Town Hall, Leicestershire 1986 - 1988
Loughborough Antiques Emporium, Leicestershire 1986-1987
Rooksmoor Gallery, Bath 1985-1991
Bristol Guild of Applied Art, Bristol 1985-1988
Kimberlin Exhibition Hall, Leicester 1986
Artweek Contributor - Leicestershire 1985,1986,1989
*Crafts Council Gallery, Belfast, then touring Britain 1985
Haymarket Theatre, Leicester 1985-1986
Loseby Gallery, Leicester 1984,1986,1988
St. Paul’s School, Leicestershire 1984
Hidden Talents, Melton Mowbray 1984
Yew Tree Gallery, Derbyshire 1983,1985-1986
*Durham Light Infantry Museum Gallery, Durham 1983
*Victoria Art Gallery, Bath 1983
*Seven Dials Gallery, Covent Garden, London 1982
Upstairs Gallery, Leicestershire 1982-1984
Beaumanor Hall, Leicestershire 1982,1983,1985-1988,1994,1995
*Hampton Court Palace 1982,1992
Focus Gallery, Nottingham 1981-1982
Helen Dare Gallery, Northampton 1981
*John Holden Gallery, Manchester 1981
*Winchester School of Art Gallery, Winchester 1981
*Usher Gallery, Lincoln 1980
Hind Leys Community College, Leicestershire 1979
*Museum of Wales, Cardiff 1979
*Woodlands Gallery, Greenwich 1979,1991
Bristol Arts Centre 1971
*Exhibited with 62 Group of Textile Artists
AWARDS
The John Purcell Paper Prize 2024 at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours
The Michael Harding Award 2024 at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours
***Awarded Cat and Mouse Gallery Annual Prize 1995
**Awarded Mayor of Charnwood's Purchase Prize 1988
Work purchased by Leicestershire County Council 1994
PUBLICATIONS – Contributor
Textile Art
62 Group of Textile Artists Exhibition to Japan (1992) - Film
BOX, R. (1994) The Embroidered Countryside. London: Batsford
BOX, R. (1988) Drawing and Design for Embroidery. London: Batsford
Embroidery Magazine 1979,1990
McNEIL, M. (1985) Machine Embroidery. London: Batsford Contemporary
British Textile Art by the 62 Group of Textile Artists (1984) Japan: Koku Sai Art
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Contributions to a wide range of publications including films and articles for various organisations including RNIB, SENSE and the Government 1997 - 2016
BROOKES, M and C (1997) Art and Design. In, MASON, H. ARTER, C. McCALL, S. McLINDEN, M. STONE, J. (Eds.) (1997) Visual Impairment: Access to Education for Children and Young People. London: Fulton
BIOGRAPHY
Education and Qualifications
Birmingham University - PG Dip (Multi-sensory Impairment) 2004
Birmingham University - MEd (Visual impairment) 1997
Leicester Polytechnic - PGCE (Art and Design Ed) 1979
Loughborough College of Art and Design - BA (First Class) Hons 1978
Bristol Polytechnic - Foundation Course 1975
Teaching
University Visiting Lecturer
Nottingham University 2015 - 2016
Birmingham University, Regional Tutor, Multi-sensory Impairment Course 2007 -2015
Northampton University 2003 - 2016
Birmingham University, Visual Impairment Course 1997 - 2017
Leicester Polytechnic/De Montfort University
- PGCE (Art and Design Ed.) 1991 - 2004
- MA (Art and Design Ed.) 1991
Southfields College of FE - City and Guilds 1985 - 1988
Loughborough College of Art and Design - BA Hons. 1983,1984,1986
Voluntary Sector
SENSE 2003 - 2016
RNIB 2003 - 2016
Teaching Experience
Peripatetic teacher for Specialist Teaching Service, Leicester/shire 1992 - 2016
Leicester and Leicestershire primary and secondary schools 1979 - 2016
Adult Education - Day Schools and Short Courses nationally 1983 - 1996
Membership and Involvement with Professional Art Bodies
62 Group of Textile Arts, Friend 1995-present
62 Group of Textile Artists Joint Chair 1989-1994
62 Group of Textile Artists Committee Member 1986-1992
62 Group of Textile Artists Member 1979-1995