Matt Grimmitt (born 1977 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire) is a prominent contemporary British studio potter. He is highly regarded for his wheel-thrown earthenware and slipware, balancing modern surface animation with a deep respect for historic British country pottery traditions.

Grimmitt is the great-great-grandson of Elijah Comfort, the historic master potter who was recruited by Michael Cardew to run the legendary Winchcombe Pottery in 1926. Drawn to his family history, Grimmitt began collecting antique pottery before studying ceramics at Evesham College. He spent his early independent period honing his wheel-throwing, sgraffito, and slip-decorating techniques, heavily inspired by the work of traditional Devon slipware potters.

The Winchcombe Years (2012–2024): In 2012, Grimmitt officially joined the historic Winchcombe Pottery team. Over a dedicated twelve-year tenure, he rose to become the workshop’s principal production potter and workshop manager.

Independent Studio (2024–Present): In March 2024, Grimmitt stepped away from his managerial duties at Winchcombe to focus entirely on his own creative output. Operating from his independent workshop in Evesham, he returned to his core passion: creating highly decorative, individual studio slipware.

Grimmitt works predominantly in local red earthenware clay, utilising a warm honey glaze, slip-trailing, and sgraffito carving to create fluid, abstract, and botanical surface patterns on functional items intended for modern table and kitchen use. His solo work is highly collectible and featured at major exhibitions such as Potfest.