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Guardian + Child Tile Making Workshop (children 7-15) – Pewabic Pottery

When
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PMSelect Saturdays 11 am-12 pm: 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12
Where
Pewabic Pottery10125 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Workshops are reserved for children ages 7 to 15 and guardians ages 18+
Cost
$50 Per Slot (includes admission for one legal guardian and one child); magnet workshops $75 per slotSecond-floor studio, no elevator on-site
Organizer
Pewabic Pottery

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 17 · Sat, Oct 31 · Sat, Nov 14 · Sat, Dec 5 · Sat, Dec 12

One-hour hands-on workshop at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit where one legal guardian (18+) and one child (ages 7 to 15) each create their own tile using terracotta slabs, extra clay and colored slips. Fired tiles are picked up at a later date. Fall dates, all 11 am-12 pm: October 17 (sold out), October 31 (Halloween-themed), November 14, December 5 and December 12. Companion Guardian + Child Magnet Making Workshops ($75 per slot) run Oct 31 12-1 pm, Dec 5 1-2 pm and Dec 12 1-2 pm. The workshop studio is on the second floor with no elevator.

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Second-floor studio, no elevator on-site

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The 10/17 tile session shows 'Sold Out' on the collection page; later dates were purchasable. Fetched via curl because WebFetch received HTTP 429 from pewabic.org. Pewabic's regular classes are adults 18+ only.