Props & FX
Clare has worked as an
SFX Technician on
many projects, either as
an employee of a
contractor, or lately in a
free-lance capacity. Modelling,
fabricating and, or, controlling
mechanical and ‘animatronic’ FX, as
well as working in more ‘traditional’
media, producing stage weaponry, sets
and props.
Clare Grotefeld
Jewellery
Having studied for a BA
& Masters Degree in
gold-smithing, silver-
smithing, metalwork and
jewellery has added
greatly to Clare’s portfolio of work.
Producing commissioned designs for
prestigious companies and individuals,
alongside a stunning portfolio of her
own designs.
Past Projects
With an excellent
portfolio of past projects
Clare has worked in
many media.
Fabricating works in
metal, wood, glass, silver, gold and
even cake! She has worked on many
productions either individually or as part
of a team, and I’m sure you’ll recognise
some of the final output for film, TV or
theatre.
“As a freelance special effects and prop maker I have over 16 years experience working on projects for the
film, television and theatre industries. I have worked on productions for Glyndebourne, and at The Royal
Opera House as an assistant armourer. I have also worked for Neil Corbould - Special Effects at
Pinewood Studios.
I have a very broad skill base, ranging from large scale work such as metalwork, set building, rocket
building, mould making, painting, spraying, fibre-glass fabrication and welding - through to small scale work
such as silver soldering and jewellery making, as well as upholstering and sewing.
I have experience in teaching students at Secondary, F.E. and H.E level, I am comfortable in working with
large groups of students and with teams of volunteers, temps and freelancers through project co ordination.
I am a hard working professional. I enjoy problem solving and challenges. Perhaps most importantly I can
work under pressure whilst still maintaining a sense of humour!”
Clare Grotefeld
© Clare Grotefeld - Design & Fabrication: special fx - prop design for stage, theatre, tv and film - jewellery - sculpture - displays and installations.
Based in Brighton, East Sussex
Clare
Grotefeld
Design
Fabrication
FX