Upcoming Events

Next Firing of the St. Augagama!

The next firing of the St. Augagama will be October 9th- 14th 2025.

Loading will take the first 2 days and the firing is projected to take 4 days including pre-heat with an additional day for down-firing.
The unload will be Saturday 10/25/25 at 9am.
During the cooling week we have several activities available including: Kayaking, Fishing, Day-Trips, Historical Tours, and More!

Firing Flyer

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Recipe Origin: This porcelaneous recipe is developed from research I conducted in grad school based on a CoorsTek analysis of the local clay I was harvesting in western Kansas. It’s a cream-firing, highly plastic throwing body, with a small percentage of fine grog added to lend some tooth. The high silica content in the body facilitates ash accumulation and performs exceptionally well in sodium atmospheres.

Purchasing and Pick-up: At $1.10/pound, 50 pounds would be $55.00. We do NOT offer shipping but local pick-up only.

Classes, Workshops, and Studio Rental

At Smith Works Studios we offer ongoing wheel throwing and hand building classes as well as a variety of workshops throughout the year.

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Portrait of Herrick H. Smith by Jeromy Antle — Meet the Artist

**Meet the Man who is usually elbow deep in clay, the garden, or his engine compartment…**

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Our Mission

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To promote artistic excellence, innovation, and creativity across media in our community through instruction and creation. To engage creatively with conceptually complex issues and promote authenticity of human engagement and beauty in genuine interaction.

“People, like clay, begin every morning with the opportunity to be made new.”

Herrick H. Smith | Co-Founder