Alpena! Enjoy hiking or biking on scenic trails, fishing or boating on beautiful Lake Huron, & exploring the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Alpena, Michigan art tile was sculpted by Tonya. The 'Destination Tile' series was created to celebrate Michigan's recreational treasures.

Art tiles are made to order and ship in under two weeks.

Alpena, Michigan Art Tile: Home, History, and Lake Huron

Bring the beauty of Michigan's First City on the Great Lakes into your home with this stunning Alpena Art Tile. Sculpted by Tonya as part of our Destination Tile series, this 6x6" piece celebrates Alpena's charm, from its scenic trails and boating on Lake Huron to the historic Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

A Gift or a Permanent Memory:

• The Perfect Gift: This Handmade Michigan Tile makes a thoughtful housewarming or farewell gift for anyone who loves Alpena or has roots in the area. It stands beautifully on a shelf (purchase the tile stand separately) or hangs easily with the notch on the back.

• Custom Backsplash Accent: Our durable porcelain is fired to high stoneware temperatures, making this tile suitable for permanent installation. Use it as a memorable, artistic accent piece in a kitchen backsplash, bathroom, or fireplace surround to celebrate your favorite town.

• Artisan Quality: Handcrafted from resilient Michigan porcelain and finished with Rick's specially formulated small-batch glazes. The subtle color variations ensure that your tile is a unique piece of art.

Materials: made in Michigan porcelain and Rick's specially formulated glaze. Using Rick's time tested recipes, we make small batches of glaze. Working small like we do, allows for variations in the glazes, creating one of a kind pieces. All of our tiles are handmade in our Michigan studio. This tile measures 5.75 x 5.75”, nominal size of 6x6”, with raised relief of .5” or less.

There is a notch on back for hanging, yet if you wish to install, it's also suitable for that too. If used outdoors in freezing temperatures, just make sure to keep it vertical. Purchase our 6x6” tile stand separately.

Here’s a quick ‘How’s it made?’ breakdown: We sculpt the original design, make a plaster mold, press in clay, wait for drying, fire in kiln, glaze, fire again to about 2230 degrees and then cool.

We donate a percentage of each tile sold to one of the organizations listed on the 'Community' page of our website. Check it out. It’s feel good time!