Clarice Cliff was one of the most renowned English ceramic artists. Her story is one that is widely known. Born into a working class family, Clarice Cliff's gritty determination and fine talents made her one of the world's reputable ceramic designers. Her bold, unique and hand painted pottery has earned international repute, giving her the title, the 'Sunshine Girl'.

Clarice was born in Tuntall, Stroke-on-Tent, England. Her father was a local iron foundry worker and her mother took washing jobs to sustain the family's needed income. She and her 7siblings were sent to different schools, which prompted her independence and non-standard life style. She had an aunt, a hand-paintresses at a local pottery company, which she visited after school. That and her interest in making papier-mâché models at school were the early beginnings of her interest in pottery.

At thirteen, she left school and joined the Lingard, Webster and Company. There, she was made an apprentice for seven years. Though she was regarded as an overnight success during her times, she actually became an enameller and a free hand painter before she started working on her patterns and designs. It was a long and tedious process. One night, she stayed after work and her decorating manager, Colley Shorter, saw her work. After that, she was made to be Mr. Colley's protege.

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