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4.7 (69 reviews)
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Doris E.

This is one of Detroit's treasures. I highly recommend visiting to learn the history of the pottery by visiting the free museum on the second floor. Then take your time viewing all of the lovely items for sale in the shop area. The variety of colors and designs is excellent, and all of the pieces are beautifully displayed. You can also order tiles for your own decorating project. We found some perfect gift items for family members, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Chris P.

Amazing history and beautiful designs in Detroit! Definitely check out the store and look around! They do have classes where you can make your own and learn the craft! I highly recommend!

John M.

Located on the East side of Detroit,Pewabic is one of the oldest operating potteries in the country and is operating out of a National Historic Landmark studio. Known for their indescent glazed..many of which are on display in their museum which is located above the working studio and is free admission. They have a nice gift shop selling many original pieces from local artists Definitely a must stop when visiting Detroit.

Annette M.

So glad we stopped to see this historic (1903) ceramic studio, museum and gift shop in a mostly gentrified area of Detroit. Upstairs is an amazing museum that I really enjoyed because I grew up making ceramics in my Mom's studio and can appreciate the art and chemistry involved. The gift shop below was a bit pricey but it was fun to browse. Workshops are available to create your own ceramic tile.

Melissa B.

I recently took a tile glazing class with my mom and her friend at Pewabic and it was awesome! It was on a Saturday afternoon and cost $50 per person. Pewabic is a historic pottery studio and school located on the East side of Detroit pretty close to the border of Grosse Pointe Park. They have a large parking lot (including the gravel lot) when you arrive. For our tile glazing class we walked into the shop and notified them what they were there for. Once we were checked it, we looked around in the gift shop until we were taken upstairs with the rest of the group for the class. The gift shop is so fun. So many neat and cool pieces to look at and I wish I could own it all. One of the pieces I'm really interested in is getting house numbers to replace what is currently above my door at home! They have U of M, MSU, state of Michigan, and Michigan cities themed pottery among hundreds of other pieces. The tile glazing class was really cool. The instructor was very nice and gave good, easy to follow, instructions and helpful tips. We got to choose one tile of 3 options and had around 10 colors to choose from. Once we were finished, they said it would take about 2 weeks for them to be complete. I'm excited to see my final product! I would honestly take the class again and I definitely will be visiting the store in the future. It would make a great birthday or Christmas gift for any art lover or Detroit enthusiast.

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Ebenezer's Anni L.

To say I have wanted to visit here for 25 years is an understatement. I have worked in old libraries with their tiles and now work in a school that has them. Go to any famous building built before 1970 in Metro Detroit, you probably will see their work. I have brought a few of their tiles over the years. But when I saw I could get a class to see how to create a tile of my own for only $50, I knew I had to sign up for 1. What a great way to spend part of an afternoon. On some Saturdays in the summer, they have a band and a food truck in the courtyard for your enjoyment. A guess potter working on new pieces giving demonstration with pieces to buy. The gift shop sells their creations and some other producers also. A whose who of Michigan tiles makers both big and small. Tiles, jewelry, lamps, vases, plates, mugs, and dinnerware. They also have cards and even a few soft t shirts. The class is well worth the cost. Teachers that are good about repeating the steps, suggestions on what the glazes do and how to use them, and also how to correct any mistakes. It takes less than an hour. You can pay to have them mail to you after they are fired or if you live local you be emailed when you can pick them up. I will be picking mine up in a few days. Don't bring your Mastercard unless you are prepared to spend but they do have sales every so often on seconds. Members get to go to those first. Glad I finally made it.

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Chelsea P.

I had the pleasure of visiting Pewabic Pottery to decorate my own tile, and it was a wonderful experience! My instructor was incredibly helpful, guiding me through each step of the process. I had the opportunity to choose my own design and colors, which made the project feel personal and creative. I'm excited to see the finished product after it's baked. There are so many beautiful design options to explore--here's an example of the many possibilities you can create!

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Pewabic Pottery rocks for its history and its incredible pottery and artists' selections. Aside from the outstanding and knowledgeable service, great selection and good value, Pewabic Pottery always delights with special events and collections - not the least of which is the Pewabic Pottery Summer Market! Beautiful outdoor courtyard, phenomenal music (today, 19th July '25 presented by Pinter Whitlock) and an amazing quality choice of tacos and chips c/o the food truck provided by the TacosHernandezFoodTruck!

Aliya S.

First time attending the Pewabic House & Garden Show which was nicely laid out and showcased the art throughout the venue.

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Jamie K.

I had the pleasure of taking a Pewabic tile glazing class with my family before the holidays. It was so special to be in such a historic building creating art that I've admired for years. The staff at Pewabic are welcoming and lovely. The class was a lot of fun, after a couple weeks I had the honor of going back to pick up the finished pieces. The Pewabic building has iconic pieces for purchase. Upstairs there is a museum to help you understand the history and artistry behind Pewabic. I definitely recommend strolling through there and learning about all the beauty they've created nationwide and purchasing something to have a piece of history in your home.

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Cultural Center, Midtown

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is truly one of Detroit's crown jewels…read more This museum represents history, resilience, excellence, and Black culture in a way that few places in the country can. Every time you walk through its doors, you feel the weight, pride, and importance of African American history -- not just for Detroit, but for the world. This is a place every Detroiter should experience at least once, and honestly, more than once. The exhibits are powerful, emotional, and educational. The slave ship exhibit in particular is incredibly moving and immersive. It's the kind of experience that makes you stop, reflect, and really sit with history. That final walkthrough is something you don't rush -- it's heavy, important, and deeply impactful. This museum does an amazing job telling our stories, honoring our ancestors, and preserving truth. Detroit should be extremely proud to have an institution like this. That said, my visit was unfortunately severely tainted by a completely unacceptable interaction with an employee that should never happen in a place of this caliber. On a Sunday near the end of the day, when there were barely any visitors left, I was doing a final walkthrough of the slave ship exhibit. The audio from the exhibit was playing, and because of that, I genuinely did not hear anyone saying the museum was closing. Suddenly, a female employee began yelling at me from the balcony, aggressively shouting for me to "Get the fk out**." I was shocked. When I explained that I didn't hear her and would never intentionally ignore staff, she continued to be disrespectful, hostile, and used excessive profanity with a nasty attitude. There was no professionalism, no empathy, and no understanding -- just anger and disrespect. That moment was jarring and deeply disappointing, especially given the sacred nature of the space I was standing in. An employee behaving that way in such a historically significant exhibit is completely unacceptable. It took what should have been a reflective, emotional ending to my visit and turned it into something upsetting and uncomfortable. I love, love, love this museum, and I believe it is vital to Detroit and our culture. That's exactly why this situation hurts so much. Employees like that are not a good representation of the Charles H. Wright Museum, its mission, or the city of Detroit. A place that stands for dignity, history, and respect deserves staff who embody those same values. This museum is incredible, powerful, and necessary -- Detroit pride all day. But management seriously needs to address behavior like this, because one employee should never be allowed to overshadow the greatness of such an important institution. Detroit deserves better, and this museum is too important to be disrespected from the inside.

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