Clay Lore…
Stories Shaped in Clay
Pottery doesn’t just hold water—it holds stories. In Clay Lore, we trace the ancient, the mythical, and the quietly profound moments that clay has carried through time. From the fire-loving Jōmon of prehistoric Japan to Bernard Leach’s east–west exchanges, we explore how pottery has shaped—and been shaped by—human hands and imagination.
This is a space for curious makers, thoughtful readers, and anyone who suspects their favourite mug might have something to say.
Clay Lore
Stories shaped in clay.
Myths, histories, and ancient hands. Clay Lore explores the cultural and spiritual side of ceramics—from the first fired pots to the legends that still echo in the studio.
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Learning Through Clay
Tips, techniques, and the rhythm of making.
This is where we share what we’ve learned through years of clay—how to throw, trim, glaze, and grow. For beginners, tinkerers, and anyone curious about the how-to of ceramics.
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.
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Material & Mood
The textures and tones of the clay world.
Glazes, surfaces, palettes, and tactile inspiration. Here we dive into the materials that shape mood and form—one test tile at a time.
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Marguerite Wildenhain and the Bauhaus Spirit in Clay (1930s - 1950s USA)
Before there were MFA programs, there was Marguerite…
What Bisque Firing Really Does
Before glaze, before colour, before your pot can hold water — it needs to be bisque fired…
What Happens to Clay in the Kiln?
Firing clay is where the magic happens — and the science.