Clay Lore…
Stories of handmade ceramics, studio rituals, and clay mythology — from our pottery studio in Abbotsford to the oldest kilns on Earth.
These tales arise between firings — woven from ceramic history, studio practice, the slow rhythm of clay, family and friendship….From glaze alchemy to pot belly fires, tidal forms to studio shelves, this is where memory and material meet for us right now. I write them to honour the deep time of creation, and the small, modern rituals that keep it alive and to honour the space that my family and I have created for you here on Mayfield Street in Abbotsford. ..A space for Everyone…
Welcome to Mayfield Street.
Clay Lore
Stories carried in the hands of makers across time. Here you’ll find reflections, traditions, and the slow mythology of working with earth.
Tips & Techniques
A practical place. Clay how-tos, wheel-side wisdom, and simple advice to make your process smoother and your pots stronger.
Ritual and Rhythm
Seasonal shifts, studio routines, cups of tea by the kiln. These are the subtle rhythms that shape our making lives.
Studio Life
Studio news, shout-outs, behind-the-scenes renovations, and quiet workbench moments. The life of Mayfield Studios, one muddy handprint at a time.
Learning Through Clay
Studio teaching reflections, lightbulb moments, and learning curves. From wobbly pots to breakthroughs in practice.
Material & Mood
Glazes, surfaces, earthy tones and tactile pleasures. Stories of how materials hold memory and mood in the making.
Pottery Lines: Carving, Trimming & Tracing Clay in the Studio
In clay, a line can be form or fracture, signature or scar. This post explores the marks we make and what they leave behind…