David & Margaret Frith - Brookhouse Pottery

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David & Margaret Frith - Brookhouse Pottery

Potters David and Margaret Frith make reduction stoneware, mainly wheel thrown, personal pieces from their pottery and gallery in Denbigh, North Wales.

David and Margaret Frith set up their first workshop in Denbigh 1963. They moved to The Malt House in 1976, an 18th. century woollen mill which was later used as a brewery hence its name. The mill is situated on the banks of the river Ystrad, on the outskirts of the market town of Denbigh, in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd in North Wales. Although the mill never had a water wheel it is built on the

banks of the river affording a riverside workshop and showroom. It has a bridge joining the main workshops to the slip house, clay storage and kiln sheds in the garden on the opposite bank. There are several woodkilns and large and small gas kilns for the firings. Their reputations are well established. David with his mastery of the potter's wheel makes large pieces decorated with his personal style of hakeme, rope impress and waxed motifs under heavy reduction overglazes and combined with ashed surfaces. Margaret works in porcelain making personal pieces sometimes faceted, fluted or altered with decorative techniques of reduction glazes, carving and brushwork. . Both are Fellows of the Craft Potters Association and David is a selected member of the Crafts Council. They have work in many private and public collections and exhibit widely in the UK and abroad. They have lectured overseas and given workshops in Europe, Africa, India, America, Japan, Israel and New Zealand. For over thirty years they have also held workshops where students can enjoy intensive tuition in delightful surroundings.

20/02/2026

A huge thank you to Sara Frith who swam 10 miles in an incredible 4 hours and 39 minutes, in honour of her beloved auntie Margaret, and to raise money for our chosen charity Dementia UK. Including gift aid, Sara raised a whopping £537.50, and would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported and sponsored her.

Thank you Sara, a wonderful effort, for which Margaret would be proud and honoured.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/sara-frith-5?utm_medium=FR&fbclid=IwY2xjawQFLzxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeFFH33LXHUWBWpZw6_WA36fZMvzsayONpsfpRc-PShaC-fvOM_qv7DKjOt5k_aem_F9D5m_vIy034yVqIu9SIIQ

Help Sara Frith raise money to support Dementia UK

17/02/2026

For anyone who would like to watch Margaret’s service tomorrow, we are now able to share the following link and login details.

Watching Live & On Demand

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https://watch.obitus.com

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jobe4949

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15/02/2026

The family would just like to express our appreciation for all the lovely cards, notes and memories shared of Margaret. David has really enjoyed reading! Whether that be family friends, former summer school students, members of the potting community or assistants and students back from the 70s……..it’s been heartwarming! The words of comfort and the love you have shown during this incredibly difficult time have meant more to us than we can ever express . It has brought David great comfort to know how much Margaret was loved and respected, and how many lives she touched. Thank you so much ❤️

01/02/2026

𝐀 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞

A service to commemorate Margaret’s life will be held at St Asaph Crematorium on Wednesday 18th February at 12.30pm, followed by a celebration at Wigfair Hall, St Asaph.

Wearing bright colours is warmly encouraged in keeping with Margaret’s love of colour and joy for life.

Margaret was very well known by friends and family near and far, all are welcome to join the celebration, to help us accommodate everyone comfortably we kindly ask if you could let us know if you plan to attend ([email protected] or 07970 925257).

Donations gratefully received towards Dementia UK, c/o R W Roberts
& Son, Gorffwysfa, Ystrad Road, Denbigh, LL16 4RH. 01745 8142935

Service: Denbighshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, Glascoed Road, Saint Asaph LL17 0LG

Celebration: Wigfair Hall, Wigfair, Saint Asaph LL17 0ET

28/01/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret Frith at the weekend.
Margaret was a member of our Maker co-operative for many years and had a significant influence in the ceramic community in Wales. Her loss will be felt by many, we'd like to pass on our sincere condolences to all the family

27/01/2026

We are deeply touched by all the kind notes of love and sympathy for the passing of Margaret, Mum, Nana and the lovely memories that everyone has of her.

We have opened a celebration of life book in the showroom at the pottery if anyone would like to pop in and write a note.

With heartfelt thanks from David, Daniel, Greg and all the family x

25/01/2026

Margaret Frith 9th November 1943 - 24th January 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to so many. She will be so greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

17/12/2025

The tree is up, the gallery decorated and we remain open by appointment everyday until Christmas.

Please message via Facebook or call the pottery on 01745 812805 to double check someone will be here to welcome you before your visit.

Wishing all our family and friends a very happy Christmas and a fabulous new year.

14/06/2025

All setup and looking forwards to seeing everyone today at Ceramic Wales

13/06/2025

Just down the road from Brookhouse Pottery, we'll be at Ceramic Wales this weekend..... come and visit at Bodrhyddan Hall, 14th and 15th of June 2025

Address

Brookhouse Lane
Denbigh
LL164RE

Telephone

+441745812805

Website

http://www.brookhousepottery.co.uk/

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