Stories from the Pottery

The MSU Connection

Pewabic’s relationship with Michigan State University is a storied one that dates back to the 1920s, when Pewabic tile began to appear throughout the East...

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Designer Genevieve Sylvia talks to WJR during Detroit Month of Design

If you didn’t catch Pewabic Designer Genevieve Sylvia talking about our iconic pottery with WJR’s iconic radioman Paul W. Smith and Bedrock CEO Bill Emerson...

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Meet José Arenivar-Gomez, the artist behind Maker/Mentor 2019 Best of Show

José Arenivar-Gomez was on the job less than a week as Pewabic glaze technician when he submitted a few of his ceramic sculptures for consideration...

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Our tile showroom's fresh look aims to inspire every style

  Sure, people recognize Pewabic tile in historic installations around town – in the DIA and on the Guardian Building, to name a few –...

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A New Workshop Completes a New Tour Experience

With the completion of the new tile pressing studio – and the expanded tour path that came with it – the time was right for...

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Keeping Pace with Making our Place

Steve McBride wore a wide smile as he quietly watched Pewabic Designer David McGee set the last tile in the fountain face: “I’ve waited four...

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Connecting with U.P. Maker and Educator Kenyon Hansen

      Kenyon Hansen is all about making connections, and he felt a connection to Pewabic long before ever setting foot inside the building....

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Co-Founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton

Mary with large vase in 1929, photographed by Mach   Mary Chase Perry was born on March 15, 1867 in the mining village of Hancock...

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Mary Chase Perry Stratton's 152nd birthday

Pewabic founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton turns a spry 152 years old today. We can only imagine what she’d think of today’s world, but we...

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