Ceramics
Hilborn Ceramics
Canadian artists Rick and Nancy Hilborn began creating functional ceramics in 1975, recently their daughter Lisa has taken charge and the family tradition continues. Hilborn ceramics are oven, dishwasher and microwave safe.
David Stabley
Pennsylvania artist David Stabley creates sculptural ceramic tiles and vases with textured surfaces and architectural details. Much of his subject matter is slightly surreal and dreamlike with floating beds, sleeping heads, stars and houses drifting throughout. "I am fascinated by the unknown and the mysteries of the universe."
Deb Fleck-Stabley
Pennsylvania artist Deb Fleck-Stabley creates colorful, whimsical ceramic works of earthenware clay. Painted with layers of glazes and underglazes each design is an original. Inspired by nature, Deb's work is food safe and can be warmed in the oven or microwave.
Mary Kuilema
Michigan artist Mary Kuilema creates stoneware tiles and tile collages that are inspired by the Michigan landscape. Glazes may vary slightly according to firing times and temperatures. All tiles are fired to about 2200 ̊ F. The bas relief images cast subtle shadows enhancing the textures of the tiles. Her tiles have been installed in homes, businesses and community organization buildings across West Michigan and embraced by long-distance clients as well. (Press Photo/Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood)
Motawi Tileworks
In 1992 Nawal Motawi founded Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Today over thirty people help her create over 10,000 square feet of tile a year! These distinctive tiles are known for their rich glazes and are inspired by nature, art and architecture.
