September 12 & 13, 2026
THINK BIG with Herrick Smith
Artist Herrick H. Smith will lead a 2-Day, step-by-step demonstration of his wheel thrown sectional vessel construction techniques. Smith will introduce students to the fundamentals of sectional design and students will gain additional practice rendering form in sketches along with Smith as he leads them through his creative design process.
10am-3pm daily
$275/person
Cancellation Fee: $50
No Refunds/Cancellations after September 1, 2026
Make it a retreat and stay on property for a fully immersive experience!
Limited housing available, please contact valerie@moreanworkshopspace.org directly for availability. Cost is $100 (total) for up to 3 nights as needed for travel accommodations.
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Notebook, pencil and a smile!
Herrick Smith
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Herrick H. Smith was born and raised in Saint Augustine, Florida, and from a young age has appreciated the beauty found in nature.
As a boy, he would often go adventuring in the coastal woods and subsequently developed a deep love for the natural processes found there. Standing on a foundation of pot sherds left by the Timucua potters of
Herrick H. Smith was born and raised in Saint Augustine, Florida, and from a young age has appreciated the beauty found in nature.
As a boy, he would often go adventuring in the coastal woods and subsequently developed a deep love for the natural processes found there. Standing on a foundation of pot sherds left by the Timucua potters of centuries past, It is fitting that his first introduction to clay was in the form of boyhood pinch pots from the same clay beds used by the Timucua so long ago.
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The first day will be dedicated to identifying sectional design elements and following along as Smith sets up the initial sections.
The second day will Culminate with attaching the sections from the previous day, refining the form of the assembled piece, and final touches before drying.
Students will also learn to train their “vernacula
The first day will be dedicated to identifying sectional design elements and following along as Smith sets up the initial sections.
The second day will Culminate with attaching the sections from the previous day, refining the form of the assembled piece, and final touches before drying.
Students will also learn to train their “vernacular glance” to recognize form and find beauty in the environmental elements that surround us every day.