NCECA
March 25 - 28 2026
Explore our National Historic Landmark Pottery
Pewabic Pottery is always open to the public, and admission is free. Located on Detroit's East Jefferson Avenue, our Tudor-style pottery building was constructed in 1907 and is one of the oldest continuously operating potteries in the nation.
When you visit, check out our museum, store, and production spaces. Our fabrication studio will be open for strolling tours where you can see the people, processes, and equipment that make our iconic ceramics.
Learn more about the 2026 NCECA conference in Detroit here.
Special hours during NCECA
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Monday, March 23 - Saturday, March 28: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, March 24: 11am - 4pm
ADDRESS: 10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
Getting to the pottery
We are located on East Jefferson, about 5 miles from downtown Detroit. If you don't have a vehicle, the best way to get to the pottery is by bus. You can see updated fares and download the payment app here.
Pewabic will be featured in the exhibition shuttle bus tour from Huntington Place Convention Center on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26.
pottery tours
During NCECA, Pewabic's fabrication studio will be open for free strolling tours during our open hours. See the equipment and processes used to make our iconic pottery, including our 1912 clay mixer that still makes the clay used in our tiles and vessels.
If you are interested in joining a docent-led tour of the pottery, sign up below for one of our pre-NCECA tours.
education studio closure march 22 - 29
Note for pewabic students
Our Education Studio will be closed and inaccessible to all Pewabic students ahead of and during the conference. We appreciate your understanding, and encourage you to get involved in NCECA's 60th annual conference held in Detroit for the first time!
Learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved below.
exhibitions
the pewabic museum
View our exhibition Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery that showcases historic Pewabic pieces and insight into our ceramic process.
Independent Artist Gallery
View and shop ceramic works by over 50 artists from Michigan and beyond in a wide variety of ceramic techniques and styles.
contemporary Pewabic ceramics
A showcase of contemporary Pewabic ceramics will be available to view in our Gallery store.
Looking for things to do in the area?
Make your visit to the pottery into a day trip to remember! The area around Pewabic is filled with restaurants, shops, art galleries and more. Take a look at our recommended destinations and favorite places in Detroit.