Loading component...
Across Michigan State University’s campus, you can see tiles from one of the oldest operating pottery studios in the country and one that is special to Michigan.
Pewabic and MSU have a long-standing relationship dating back 100 years. Today, you can catch Pewabic tiles and pottery in various places including on fireplaces in the MSU Union and its signature blue glaze on the Sculpture of “Children Reading and Fish Water Spout” at the north entrance of Williams Hall.
Pewabic has a strong dedication to education and passing down the art of pottery. Co-founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton founded multiple ceramics education programs at colleges and universities.
Pewabic specializes in handcrafted pottery and tiles and has been operating since 1903 when founded by Stratton and Horace Caulkins. Throughout the years, Pewabic has created various tiles to celebrate MSU, including ornaments and tiles with the Spartan helmet.
Below are some of the art pieces displayed and where you can find them across campus. All photos by Derrick L. Turner.