Tuscan Pot Studio and Gallery is
the working studio and showcase gallery of artist Rachael Hirt.
Located in the beautiful village of Saugatuck, Michigan, (along
our nation's "Third Coast" on the shoreline of Lake
Michigan) the studio and gallery welcomes visitors to a world
of artistic endeavour rooted in the ceramic art of Renaissance
Italy.
Here on this site you can learn more about Majolica and see many
examples of Rachael's work including her handpainted Majolica
and other tiles (including custom tiles, mosaics, tile and mosaic
murals and more). There's also information on the classes offered
here and on how to purchase the works shown and a broad assortment
of hand-crafted Italian Majolica Pottery, tiles, mosaics &
other specialty items.
When you're in the Midwest, be sure to visit Tuscan Pot studio
and gallery in Saugatuck Michigan. You'll be able to see all
of Rachael's current designs, works in progress and, you can
discuss your own custom tile, mosaic and mural designs for kitchen
bath, hearth and home. Plus you'll also find, a huge array of
wondrous goods imported from Italy including masks, glass, and
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All of the work on this site is
available for purchase (subject to having been previously sold,
of course) and can be shipped anywhere. Thanks for visiting!
If you have comments or questions, please feel free to EMAIL
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Rachael also accepts commissions
for custom pieces and tile, mosaics and murals for your home.
EMAIL your request
or inquiry or phone 616.857.5550 for more information or a quote. |
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Custom handpainted tiles by Rachael
Hirt are entirely custom designed for a kitchen backsplash murals,
decorative handpainted tiles for bathroom backsplash and or shower/tub
area and handpainted custom tiles for a fireplace surround/hearth.
Rachael also handpaints sinks and above counter vessels for the
bath or powder room. Handpainted tile murals and decorative backsplashes
are used when building a new home or remodeling a kitchen and
bathroom area but the decorative handpainted tiles can also be
used to spruce up a wetbar, butlers pantry or outside terrace/poolside
area.
All of Rachael's ceramic kitchen and bath tiles are handpainted
in the centuries old traditional Italian technique called majolica.
Rachael studied the traditional techniques of italian handpainted
pottery and tiles while living in Florence. Italy. It was in
Florence that Rachael studied at Sbigoli Terrecotte's Laboratorio
and learned this renaissance technique of handpainiting pottery
and tilework. Many of the designs that you see on this site are
either replica's of renaissance Italian art or Rachael's interpretation
of the old designs and patterns as well as entirely original
designs. Many of the color combinations and patterns that Rachael
incorporates into each handpainted tile/mural or piece of pottery
are inspired from the time Rachael spent while living in Tuscany.
All of Rachael's handpainted tiles and tuscan/mediterranean style
murals were custom designed with budget and space requirements
in mind, then the tiles were hand molded specifially to size
specification and handpainted for the homeowner. Each 'sample'
that is seen on this site was coordinated and developed with
input and suggestions from the client to create a beautiful and
lasting kitchen ceramic tile mural and or decortive backspash
that have been custom designed and handpainted just for them
and their personal home decor asthetic. All of the comissioned
works you see on the site are custom tailored to be matched to
any dimension, pre-existing space, color, fabric wallpaper, paint
that will enhance the overall effect of the tile installation
in your kitchen, bath etc.
Please contact Rachael for a price quote or if you have any questions
or concerns about having a project done or need help with ideas,
planning, or "buying' a project thru the internet. Please
feel free to call or email Rachael for a free consultation. She
will discuss what's involved with you so that you will feel comfortable
in knowing you will get what you want and it will complement
and enhance the stylish decor of home and or business.
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