the detroit wildlife series
The new Fox Tile
Available in Glacier, Emerald, & Honey
now in serene, ultramarine
Calla vase
Celebrating Summer 2025 with a
brand new glaze offering
new in our heritage collection
Elm has arrived
Handcrafted with tradition in mind
welcoming Persimmon
This new glaze brings historic inspiration into your home.
now in Maize & blue
U-M tiles
Hand-painted to show your school spirit.
true-blue and beautiful
brilliant ultramarine
The glossy, reduction glaze we've all
been waiting for!
registration now open
hands-on experiences at pewabic
Learn to glaze a tile like a Pewabic artisan, join in on a tour of the Pottery, or create a terracotta tile with your kid. Cultivate a new hobby with us, and expand your horizons!
MAKE AN IMPACT
Help restore Pewabic's iconic 1912 Clay Mixer
with an impactful donation today
get started with pewabic design
begin your project
A step-by-step guide to starting your
tile installation journey with us
individually hand-painted
the poppy palette
Fill your home with blooms that last all year.
support our non-profit mission
become a member
Join Pewabic in our mission to enrich the human spirit through clay.
celebrating over 120 years of making in Detroit
view upcoming events
Join in-person & virtual Pewabic happenings!
Life + Legacy
Celebrating our co-founder
Mary Chase Perry Stratton & Pewabic Pottery.
celebrating our tile-making legacy
pewabic around town
Get a closer look at some of our
most iconic tile features
Pewabic Cafe Mugs
Practical, versatile, and ready to
join your drinking vessel collection!
Welcome to pewabic
Founded in 1903, Pewabic is one of the oldest continually operating potteries in the country. Working out of our National Historic Landmark studio on Detroit's east side, we preserve a tradition of craftsmanship that has enriched lives for generations.
Pewabic today is an active working pottery, architectural tile studio, ceramic arts education center, and vibrant cultural destination that attracts visitors from around the world.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we continue to be guided by a singular mission: to enrich the human spirit through clay.
Shop
Pewabic has been crafting ceramic work in Detroit for over a century. Visit the store to shop handcrafted tiles and pottery along with the work of over 30 independent ceramic artists.
Current Store Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sundays: 11am - 4pm
CLOSED: Mondays
Can't make it in person? Explore our extensive, ever-changing inventory of handmade ceramics available online.
experience
Learn more about our history and the process of creating ceramic art while strolling through our free exhibition "Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery" on view in the second floor gallery.
Become a part of our educational legacy by signing up for a one-hour tile glazing workshop or dive deeper with a longer intensive class.
Pewabic Tile
Pewabic has been creating timeless tile installations since our founding in 1903. Our designers continue that tradition and are ready to help you make your architectural tile dreams a reality. From fireplaces and backsplashes, to murals and floors, bring a piece of our history into your favorite spaces.
As a historic non-profit organization,
we rely on people like you to keep
our kilns firing and our wheels turning.
Learn how you can lend support to keep
us going for another 120 years.
