workshops + tours
Since 1903, education has been a pillar of Pewabic Pottery. Today, we offer Adult Tile Glazing Workshops and Guardian + Child Tile Making Workshops where you learn the steps that go into creating ceramic tile. Our docent-led pottery tours give you a glimpse into over a century of handcrafting in our 1907 building, while our coming soon Walking Tours will take you to historic and contemporary Pewabic tile installations on the streets of Detroit.
Spaces fill quickly, so don’t wait!
Note: Workshops and tours are held in our second-floor education space.
workshops
for adults 16+
Tile glazing workshops
Join us for a fun, hands-on ceramic experience! Our Tile Glazing Workshops are perfect for ages 16+ and ideal for date nights, a family outing, fun with friends, and more.
new for families
guardian + child tile making workshops
Looking for family fun? Guardians (18+) can team up with children (ages 7–15) in our Guardian + Child Tile Making Workshop.
tours
at the pottery
DOCENT LED TOURS
Explore our historic museum and modern fabrication facility on a docent-led tour, offered on select Saturdays from 12 pm to 1 pm. Discover the fascinating world of ceramic art in this captivating behind-the-scenes experience.
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detroit walking tours
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Discover Detroit’s rich architectural history through the artistry of Pewabic tile! Join us for a guided walking tour exploring some of the city's most stunning tile installations. With two distinct loops—one through Midtown and another through Downtown—each tour stops at five unique locations featuring historic and contemporary Pewabic tilework.
Note: You will receive the meeting location in your confirmation email.
Private tours and workshops for your organization
Create an educational experience for your school, senior group, or community center. Combine a tour with our Tile Glazing or Terracotta Tile Making workshop for your school, organization, or tour group. Private tours and workshops are reserved for organizations with groups of 10 or more.