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Pewabic Pottery is a ceramic studio and school in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its iridescent glazes, some of which grace notable buildings such as the Shedd Aquarium and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Explore Detroit's National Historic Landmark pottery! Dive into the the art of ceramics, shop Pewabic ceramics and art by over 30 artists, and tour through the second floor Pewabic Museum for a look into over 120 years of handcrafting Pewabic pottery and tiles.
120 Years as Detroit's Pottery One of the oldest continually operating ceramics facilities in the country, Pewabic Pottery was founded in 1903 by Mary Chase Perry (Stratton, born on March 15, 1867), an artist and educator, and Horace J. Caulkins, a dental supplier and kiln manufacturer.
Through Caulkins’ “Revelation Kiln” and Stratton’s artistic direction, Pewabic Pottery produced nationally renowned vessels, tiles, and architectural ornamentation for public and private installations featuring their unique iridescent glazes.
Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery | Opens June 10, 2022. Explore Pewabic Pottery's archival collection and rich legacy through a newly expanded museum exhibition, Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery, in the second floor galleries. Never before seen images and objects from the archives are on display in this new exhibition.
Dec 19, 2014 · Pewabic is a National Historic Landmark pottery located in Detroit, Michigan. The pottery is housed in a Tudor Revival style building designed by architect William Buck Stratton and built in 1903. Pewabic is nationally known for its iridescent glazes, architectural tile designs and ceramic giftware.
"Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery" documents the pottery's past while celebrating the present. Enjoy views of never-before-seen Pewabic work from our archives, unreleased glaze experiments from our present, and more.
