Creative fabrications Metalwork, Sculpture, Prop maker ClareGrotefeldartist

Creative fabrications Metalwork, Sculpture, Prop maker ClareGrotefeldartist Brighton based company, founder Clare Grotefeld artist, designer, fabricator, Mechanical effects, props, costume, modelmaking, sculpture, silversmith.

With over 25 years experience in the TV, Film and Theatre industry. I am a practicing Artist living and working in Brighton. I have a studio/Work shop in Brighton and I am part of the OKO collective artists. I am a very creative professional and I use my creative know how to produce and fabricate all sorts of projects. I am skilled in all materials and I trained originally as a blacksmith welder.

I have over 20 years experience in film, tv and theatre. as a professional special effects technician/Prop maker/Model maker for Theatre, films and Television. I have worked for SFX and Prop/making companies and various Film studios;
Pinewood, Shepperton, three mills, as well as theatres such as The Royal opera house, Glyndebourne Opera house, Theatre Royal Brighton and The Royal Albert Hall. I have completed many private commissions for The Tussauds Group, The British council and Shakespeare's Globe I have worked for Neil Corbould sfx.(Bond) The Skoda Fabia cake car for which I was involved in the making and appear in the advert. In 2006 I was an engineer in the tv series 'Beat the ancestors'. http://www.channel5.com/shows/beat-the-ancestors/episodes/roman-war-machine

I have worked at Pinewood Studios, as a Special effects Technician and Prop maker. Duties include liaising with Directors, Producers, Designers, Designing and making props/ Models. Creating design solutions. Problem solving within a creative environment. Working in a self motivated way or within a team. Giving 100% commitment to achieving the desired production successfully, contributing technical advice to team members and colleagues, applying skills and knowledge through providing/making/buying appropriate props/materials etc to dress and build sets. To work from scale drawings, plans, Designs, verbal ideas and interpret and improvise where necessary. I have a thorough knowledge and understanding of workshop practices, Good working knowledge of COSHH/ health and safety procedures in and a round the workshop. Experienced and confident in the use of tools, power tools and heavy machinery. Royal Opera House Covent Garden
Assistant Armourer. Sourcing Props, weapons, armour, and materials through known contacts and researching new companies and suppliers. The production of weapons and props made in house using Royal opera House Armoury workshop and equipment, made to the specified requirement of Designers, producers, directors etc, with a sharp eye on the correct style and historical accuracy of the props. Working to Ques during live performances. Maintaining, loading and firing weapons for Ques. Maintenance of all Guns, equipment and costumes for the Royal opera house armoury. Ambassador theatre Group
Casual Crew/Dressereporting to technical manager. Get ins/get outs, Ques, Scene changes. Set construction. Working closely with principal Artists. Assisting in Wardrobe and maintenance and repair of costumes.

Spending an inspiring morning in Rottingdean. ❤️
01/10/2025

Spending an inspiring morning in Rottingdean. ❤️

I made the stiletto dagger used in this opera at The Royal opera house way back in 2002, it was the first dagger I made ...
22/09/2025

I made the stiletto dagger used in this opera at The Royal opera house way back in 2002, it was the first dagger I made working in the Armoury, happy to see it is still in use. ❤️ advert for Royaloperhouse photograph courtesy of The Royal opera house press

I had the pleasure of completing this commission recently for a dear friend. It was first painted approximately 40 years...
08/09/2025

I had the pleasure of completing this commission recently for a dear friend. It was first painted approximately 40 years ago, original artwork by Ron Kawalke, later versions were reproduced by Maureen Jackson and David Brown. Now I can add my name in 2025 with some additional characters and details. The ivy has grown a lot in 40 years.. Painted in the studio and hung in biblical weather, it was raining gold leaf 🍃 for a short time last Tuesday.
It can be seen in Chesham road into Rock street. Kemptown. It has been a joy and honour to paint. 🎨

Hello visiting friend. The hawker dragon 🐉 fly is the spitfire of the skit and can fly backwards. How fabulous to have...
25/08/2025

Hello visiting friend. The hawker dragon 🐉 fly is the spitfire of the skit and can fly backwards. How fabulous to have a visit from this guy. ❤️

looking 👀 great! in Hove George street mild steel, weld mesh with letterbox detail. Finished in acid etch black anti...
20/08/2025

looking 👀 great! in Hove George street mild steel, weld mesh with letterbox detail. Finished in acid etch black anti rust fabricated

Saw this beauty today and I left feeling great admiration and so lucky 🍀 to receive a gift 💝 in a fallen feather 🪶
05/08/2025

Saw this beauty today and I left feeling great admiration and so lucky 🍀 to receive a gift 💝 in a fallen feather 🪶

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Based in Brighton Creative Fabrications have been creating and fabricating unique and bespoke items for TV, film, theatre, retail, displays, advertising campaigns, private and commercial clients.

With a wide range of skills, techniques and experience in a broad range of materials, we can make it happen!

From film set props to amazing unique sculptures, fabulous effect costumes to bespoke jewellery commissions, we can help you get the perfect result for your project.

Creative fabrications offers a friendly service in achieving all your requirements, taking care in our attention to detail producing quality finished pieces for you.