Friday 23rd April is Clarice Cliff Day and non-uniform

Children can come to school in non-uniform and will be taking part in lots of fun activities whilst learning all about the life of Clarice Cliff.

Wear your brightest clothes!

Who was Clarice Cliff?

Regarded as one of the most influential ceramics artists of the 20th Century, Clarice Cliff was born in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent in 1899. She was just 13 years old when she started working in ‘The Potteries.’

Clarice went on to work in numerous factories before her ideas and innovation saw her gain her own studio where she launched the famous ‘Bizarre’ range in 1927. This ensured her name became known all over the world. 

Regarded as an ‘empowering feminist’, Clarice employed mainly women and became an inspirational figure as other females aspired to follow in her footsteps. 

Clarice died in 1972 and leaves behind a powerful legacy as a pioneer and trailblazer who remains a household name in her own city. 

Why are we holding a Clarice Cliff Day?

The whole day is to learn more about Clarice Cliff in connection with the film that is being made here in the Potteries and to celebrate her life and work. We want our pupils to be proud of the local heritage that exists here in ‘The Potteries’ and to develop their knowledge of the person our academy was named after. The film is being made by Sky and is called The Colour Room – one of our pupil’s will feature as an extra in the film!

What will happen on the day?

Pupils and staff have the option to come to school on the day wearing bright colours to represent the bright colours used in many of Clarice’s designs.

Each year group will have their own design task with activities ranging from mosaics, paper plate designs and creating masks. 

The Sentinel will be popping in to talk to some of our pupil’s so keep an eye out for their story online.