Pewabic Uncovered tours
Note: These tours happen at specific locations in Detroit. Uncovered Tours do not start or meet at Pewabic Pottery.
Pewabic's legacy is not limited to our pottery walls; it spans Detroit and beyond. Join us for one of our Pewabic Uncovered Tours, where you can take a deep dive into the history of Pewabic tile installations at iconic architectural locations around the city.
St. Matthew's & St. Joseph's Episcopal Church - New!
Tour location: St. Matthew's & St. Joseph's Episcopal Church - 8850 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Step inside one of Detroit’s hidden architectural and cultural treasures for an unforgettable journey through art, history, and sacred space. Led by a Pewabic expert, this special tour explores St. Matthew’s & St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, home to a remarkable and largely unknown Pewabic tile installation—and to the intertwined stories of two historic Detroit congregations.
St. Matthew's & St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
ENTRANCE TO THE TOUR
The photo on the right shows the doors closest to Woodward Avenue, where this tour meets.
Please park in the church’s lot; the entrance is off King Street. The tour will begin promptly; please arrive a few minutes early to check in with your docent.Â
Guardian building
Tour location: The Guardian Building - 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226
This exclusive tour uncovers the building’s extraordinary decorative tile work–featuring a rich blend of historic tile manufacturers woven throughout its soaring interiors. Learn how to distinguish Pewabic tile from other makers and enjoy rare access to the building’s secured vault and the 32nd floor, where you’ll experience sweeping views of the city.
Cathedral Church of st. Paul
Tour location: Cathedral Church of St. Paul - 4800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Step inside one of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks that houses Pewabic’s very first large-scale, public tile installation. Experience the sanctuary’s breathtaking woodwork, brilliant stained glass, and exquisite Pewabic tilework.
