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As portable as pottery can be
For me to now be back making pottery ive had to create a set up that works. Making pottery from my mums house has created some...
Max Longhurst
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Im Back Baby!
Well, it's been a minute since i've had my hands on a fresh batch of ceramics, and oh boy does it feel good to be sitting on some new...
Max Longhurst
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Working in a Community Studio: My thoughts
My sister is a member at Cup Ceramics, which is a community pottery studio located in Hereford. While doing ceramics in Canada ive been...
Max Longhurst
May 9, 20242 min read
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Keeping my head down and chin up
leading on from my previous blog post id like to be as transparent as i can about my situation because its confusing and frustrating but...
Max Longhurst
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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It's been a topsy turvy time.
Christmas has flown around, Ive been soo busy with this process of making ceramics that time has eloped quicker than usual, I've been...
Max Longhurst
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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A family of artisans!
It brings me soo much joy that i was able to give my sister a start in her ceramic journey and now to see her progress is amazing. Today...
Max Longhurst
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Glaze Firing No. 5 (Sit & Sip batch)
This blog post showcases all the ceramics from the most recent glaze firing! There is not much more to say really I'll let the pictures...
Max Longhurst
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Throwing a Mug with red clay inlay!
Check out my latest youtube video, trying to keep things simple with these videos but I will be doing some longer process videos!
Max Longhurst
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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Writing a Biography for a market
I recently had to write a biography for an event that my mugs were featured in, it's a small event where they put out 10 mugs from...
Max Longhurst
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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A video of me throwing a dinner plate!
So i had realised i have never sat down to throw a couple plates before. So i looked up how much clay to use on a large dinner plate,...
Max Longhurst
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Bring on the markets!
Well this is an exciting blog post to be writing, ive been working hard these past couple weeks making as much pottery as I can, I've...
Max Longhurst
Oct 21, 20232 min read
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FRESH OUT THE KILN Vol 1
Here are some of my recent ceramic creations, most of these pieces have been placed in a local arts store in lawrencetown beach. But some...
Max Longhurst
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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Supporting your local business.
This blog post has been inspired by a local t-shirt printer down the road from me. They are really making it happen; for me to meet...
Max Longhurst
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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Signing off my mugs in style.
Since the beginning of my ceramic journey, I've always loved signing my work once it's finished. It's a way of putting your mark down, a...
Max Longhurst
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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My first Pottery Launch!
I am just bloody over the moon! It took me about a year to get a mug to a standard that id be proud enough to sell. This batch of mugs...
Max Longhurst
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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My Relationship with Surfing
I started surfing when I was 25 when I was invited on a trip by an old friend of mine to Cornwall, I already knew I was going to get...
Max Longhurst
Nov 22, 20223 min read
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Am I working towards what I want?
I'm writing this post to not only help me but maybe it can help others. I'm constantly in a battle with myself wondering if I'm putting...
Max Longhurst
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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Why I don't use Shampoo.
I grew up as most children in the western world being doused with a slimy acidic paste out of a plastic bottle at least once a day. when...
Max Longhurst
Oct 30, 20223 min read
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