Moravian Pottery and Tile Works
Henry Mercer built this tile factory between 1911 and 1912, and it still presses handmade Moravian tiles today. Tour the historic workshops and watch the craftsmen at work, or make your own 3-inch tile to pick up about four weeks later.
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BlueGrass at TileWorks Summer Series
Bluegrass played in the Big Room of a concrete tile factory, which is a sound you do not get anywhere else in Bucks County. Last date of the 2026 series.
Wild Clay Workshop with Mesa
Day one of a two-Saturday workshop: identifying, digging and processing clay out of the ground, then hand-building with primitive tools. Rain date is the Sunday after.
Wild Clay Workshop with Mesa
Day two of the two-Saturday workshop: mixing colored slips from natural pigments, decorating, then firing and sealing the pots using primitive techniques. Three hundred dollars covers both sessions.
Fangs and Fire Masquerade
A gothic masquerade across the tile factory grounds: fire performers, a costume procession, a ceremonial bronze pour, artisan vendors and DJs until close. Dinner and a cash bar come with the ticket.
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