Claude Frere-Smith Ceramics
Welcome to CFS Ceramics...
The home of Saltburn Pottery,
We offer classes in making and firing pottery to beginners & advanced students.
This includes; Raku, Stoneware, Porcelain, Enamel & Lustre firings.
Commissions Undertaken
also at Saltburn Pottery...
Biography
Trained at Norwich School of Art, Lowestoft Art School, Sunderland University (MA), Hudderfield University (PGCE).Taught at the Friends' School Great Ayton, Cleveland College of Art & Design, Clervaux Garden School.Currently running our school of ceramics, CFS Ceramics, at Saltburn Pottery, Saltburn-by-the-sea.
Awards
Apprenticeship Training Award, Crafts Council, at Stalham Pottery, Norfolk.Advanced Training Award, Crafts Council, worked with David Lloyd Jones, David Leach and Sally Dawson.Certification of Participation Ceramics Biennale, Vallauris, France.
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classes & workshops
DAY | WORKSHOP
MON -
TUE -
WED - class 10am-1pm
THU - class 10am-1pm
FRI - class 10am-1pm
to enquire about joining a class or one off sessions, please contact
pay for your session
(only use the link after your session)
gallery
shop
Events
Glaisdale Arts Festival. Sunday 31st May.
North Yorkshire Open Studios: the pottery will be open over two weekends between 6th-7th & 13th-14th June 2026. 10am-5pm.The Festival of Thrift
4th-5th July 2026Deershed Festival
24th-26th July 2026Mindful on the Moors (Danby)
5th September 2026Fired and Inspired Pottery Festival (Yarm)
26th-27th September 2026