Margaret Frith (b.1943) studied at Bolton College of Art, Liverpool College of Art, and Stoke-on-Trent College of Art. At Stoke-on-Trent, she learned from Derek Emms, who introduced her to traditional ceramic techniques.
In the mid-1960s, Margaret met her future husband, David Frith, at Stoke-on-Trent College of Art. Together, they set up their first pottery workshop in Denbigh, North Wales, in 1963. In 1976, they moved to The Malt House, an old woollen mill in the Vale of Clwyd, where they continued to develop their work.
Margaret’s ceramics are known for their porcelain pieces, often with carved patterns. She uses ash glazes and celadon hues to finish her work. Her process includes techniques like wax resist and glaze trailing, which create texture and depth.
Margaret Frith is a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association, a distinction that acknowledges her significant contributions to the ceramics community. Her work has been exhibited widely across the UK and internationally, with pieces held in numerous private and public collections.
In 2017, Margaret and her husband David Frith were jointly awarded the Potterycrafts Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Ceramics Festival. This accolade recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the ceramic arts throughout their careers.
Their work has been featured in various exhibitions, including a retrospective at Ruthin Craft Centre in 2018, celebrating 55 years of Brookhouse Pottery. This exhibition highlighted their enduring partnership and the evolution of their ceramic practice.
Margaret and David have also been involved in educational initiatives, offering workshops and lectures in countries such as Japan, Israel, and New Zealand, further influencing the global ceramics community.
