Paul Riches
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I am an artist, sculptor, carpenter and exhibitions installer, with a wide range of skills and experience.
Exhibitons installation: I have worked as an installer for a Fine Arts Installation company in London
Sculpture, mould-making and carving: working with wood, metals and polyester resin
Painting: working in oil paint and airbrush
Furniture restoration: I have worked as a furniture restorer for "Khazana" in London
Carpentry: freelance fitted furniture (cupboards and wardrobes), painting and decorating in Brighton, UK
1980 to 1981
Institution: London University, UK
Goldsmith’s College
Qualification: Postgraduate Art Teacher’s Certificate
1977 – 1980
Institution: Manchester Polytechnic, UK
Qualification: B.A. (Hons.) Fine Art
1976 to 1977
Institution: Wolverhampton Polytechnic, UK
Qualification: Foundation Course Art and Design
1970 to 1976
School: Wolverhampton Grammar. UK
Qualifications: GCSE “O” Level English Language, English Literature, Maths, Art, Ceramics, French, History
BA (Hons.) Fine Art
Post-graduate Art Teacher's Certificate
Current
Freelance artist, carpenter/handyman painter and decorator in Wellington
5 January – 15 March 2009
Job Title: Shuttle bus driver
Employer: Manpower Services (NZ) Ltd
Level 5, 8 Willis St
Wellington, NZ
Tel. 04 494 1000
Duties: Transportation of passengers and staff at Wellington Airport, processing payments etc. Temporary contract.
July 2008 to January 2009
Freelance carpenter, painter and decorator in Wellington
March 2007 to May 2008
Job Title: Driver
Employer: Community Transport
Preston Barracks
Lewes Road
Brighton BN2 4GL
United Kingdom
Duties: Provision of high quality passenger transport for the elderly and children with special needs, maintaining records, undertaking vehicle checks etc
December 2005 to March 2007
Job Title: Carpenter, painter and decorator
Employer: Evolution Arts and Health Centre
2 Sillwood Terrace
Brighton BN1 2LR, UK
Duties: Refurbishment of yoga studio and offices: carpentry, painting,decorating, and tiling
February 2003 to September 2005
Job Title: Fine Art Technician
Employer: Tony Ancell
Fine Art Services
236 Bradenham House
Albany Road, London SE17 2BJ, UK
Duties: Delivery and installation of paintings, sculpture and prints to Art Galleries and exhibitions in London and around the UK.
October 2002 to January 2003
Job Title: Furniture Restorer
Employer: “Khazana”
Putney High St
London, UK
Duties: Restoration and delivery of furniture
June 1999 to October 2001
Job Title: Postman
Employer: Royal Mail
Clapham
London, UK
Duties: Sorting and delivery of mail
January 1992 to May 1999
Job Title: Maintenance worker/caretaker
Employer: Rainbow Co-operative
96-98 High St
Croydon CRO 1ND, UK
Duties: General maintenance for three businesses (a restaurant, whole food shop and gift shop). This included shop fitting, DIY and carpentry.
February 1987 to December 1991
Job Title: Carpenter
Employer: Self-employed
April 1984 to January 1987
Job Title: Van driver
Employer: Securicor Parcels Service
Ponton Road
London SW8, UK
Duties: Delivery of high security parcels
- I have developed a range of jewellery (pendants cast in pewter, silver and gold of Buddhist symbols) over several years, which I intend to sell internationally over the internet
- I have developed my own casting techniques using silicone rubber
- I have also developed my work as a wood carver
Lesley Shrieves
Manager, Community Transport
Preston Barracks, Lewes Rd,
Brighton BN2 4GL, UK
Email: lesley.shrieves@bhct.co.uk
+ 44 1273 677559
Tessa Chisholm
Evolution Arts and Natural Health Centre
2 Sillwood Terrace
Brighton BN1 2LR, UK
Email: info@evolutionarts.org.uk
Tel. +44 1273 204204
Shelagh Cox
5C Mansfield Towers
1 Grant Road
Thorndon
Wellington, NZ
tel. 04 9705644
email. shelagh.cox@clear.net.nz
email: paulriches1@hotmail.co.uk
telephone: 04 934 1210 / 021 1397871
Member Profile
Paul RichesHi. My name is Paul Riches and I am an artist, sculptor, painter, carpenter and exhibitions installer. I have a wide range of skills, and work with metal, wood, polyester resin, plaster etc.
I have a portfolio of my work available (some is sampled in the Gallery section on this website).
I am available for work full time, part time or contract work in the Wellington region. Anything considered.
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