events
PEWABIC UNCOVERED TOURS
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul
Walk the paths where art and history meet beneath your feet.
A Pewabic expert will guide you through the iconic tile installations at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul. These designs were the first to incorporate Pewabic's notable iridescent-glazed tiles.
Proceeds from these tours directly support Pewabic's mission and the maintenance of the Cathedral's over-century-old building.
located on the second floor
student sale
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Don't miss Pewabic's upcoming Student Sale. Our talented students will show off their wares in our upstairs museum gallery from 10 am - 5 pm. We are so excited to showcase their hard work!
SPRING RELEASE TILE GLAZING WORKSHOP BLOCK
MOTHER'S DAY WORKSHOPS
SATURDAY, MAY 9 - $60 per personÂ
Share a hands-on workshop experience at the Pottery with your mother, best friend, aunt, and any other important person who made an impact on your life. Be the first group to glaze the seasonal Trillium Tile designed by Ceramic Material Engineer, Alex Thullen, with a sweet-sunny glaze palette developed by our Education Team.
2026 HOUSE & GARDEN SHOW
Thursday, June 4 | TICKETED EVENT
Friday - Sunday, June 5-7 | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join us for Pewabic's Annual House & Garden Show celebration of ceramic art. The weekend starts with our Garden Party ticked event on Thursday evening with a strolling supper and lively music under the big tent. Visit us Friday - Sunday to explore Detroit’s National Historic Landmark Pottery with a strolling tour, shop ceramic art, learn about Pewabic's over 120 years of making in Detroit, and enjoy the weekend biergarten in the courtyard.
HOUSE & GARDEN SHOW WORKSHOPS
$60 per personÂ
Friday, June 5, 2026: 12 pm & 2 pmÂ
Saturday, June 6, 2026: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm & 4 pmÂ
Sunday, June 7, 2026: 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm
Kick off the summer celebrations at Pewabic with a special, hands-on experience during our annual House & Garden Show. In this 1-hour, adult (16+) workshop, participants will choose 1 of our 4 designs and learn how to bulb glaze in the same way as our Pewabic fabrication team.
SUMMER MARKET
JUNE 27 - AUGUST 30
We will be showcasing new Pewabic pieces and work from independent ceramic artists in-store and in our courtyard all through the summer.
On certain Saturdays throughout the season, our courtyard will become a thriving venue for food trucks, musical guests, artist demos, workshops, and more during our Summer Market Series!
SAVE THE DATE
SUMMER sale
Saturday, July 25 - MEMBERS ONLY
Sunday, July 26 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Pewabic’s annual sale of seconds is one of our most popular events. Shop seconds and unique finds under the big tent for up to 50% off! This is a great opportunity to get imperfect Pewabic vessels and art tiles at a steep discount.
Become a member for first day access!
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES WITH MULTIPLE DATES:
hands-on experiences for kids
Join us for a guardian + child tile making workshop
$50 Per Slot - includes admission for one legal guardian (18+) and one child (7-15 years of age).
Learn alongside your child in this 1-hour workshop where both participants will create their own tile using terracotta slabs, extra clay, and colored slips!
Children must be accompanied by an adult, and vice versa. Once fired, your tiles will be ready for pick-up at a later date.
glaze a tile like our artisans
register for a tile glazing workshop
During these 1-hour workshops, participants choose one of 4 tile designs, including our seasonal tile design, and learn how to glaze in the same way as our fabrication team. Once fired, tiles will be ready for pick up at a later date. Workshops are reserved for individuals 16 years of age and older.Â
$10 per participant on select Saturdays
select saturday tours
We are absolutely thrilled to offer the opportunity for pre-scheduled, docent-led tours through our captivating historic museum and modern fabrication facility.
Join us on select Saturdays as we embark on an exciting journey through the wonderful world of ceramic art together!