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Pewabic Pottery
Est. 1903 – Detroit
Our Mission
Pewabic Pottery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the human spirit through clay.
Our Story
Pewabic is a National Historic Landmark pottery founded in Detroit in 1903. Today it continues to be an architectural tile studio and educational space that remains a vibrant cultural destination attracting visitors from around the world.
Legacy of Hand-craftsmanship
Since 1903 ceramic artists have handcrafted ceramic tiles and pottery in Detroit.
Our Founders
Neighbors Mary Chase Perry, a successful china painter, and Horace Caulkins, a dental equipment supplier and kiln manufacturer, came together to build a pottery in turn-of-the-century Detroit. Ultimately, it would outlast all the other tile and pottery producers of their time.
Pewabic Today
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Pewabic has more than 60 employees working to enrich the human spirit through our handcrafted ceramic objects, architectural tile and educational programs, and by sharing our 116-year legacy with students, customers and the community.
We Believe
We believe in the alchemy of earth and fire.
We believe everyone has creative potential.
We believe art is for everyday moments big and small.
We believe in vibrant glaze colors.
We believe beer tastes better in a handcrafted pint.
We believe good craftsmanship never goes out of style.
We believe in Detroit.
We believe our first hundred years were only the beginning.