Clay Lore and Studio Life
Stories shaped in clay.
In this series, we trace the evolving story of ceramics: from the fire-darkened vessels of Jōmon Japan to the 3D-printed forms of today. These entries aim not just to tell stories, but to teach — inviting readers to deepen their understanding of ceramic practice across time and culture.
Studio Life
Moments from inside Mayfield.
What we’re making, what’s going on, and who’s showing up. Shout-outs, updates, playlists, and the human side of the studio—all the muddy, heartwarming bits.

The Smoke and Spirit of Onda Ware (Ancient Japan)
High in the hills of Kyushu, Japan, tucked between rice paddies and cedar groves, sits the quiet village of Onda (