is a small, woman-run ceramics studio and boutique on the shores of Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan. Our studio is based in the slow, fine craft of handmade ceramics, and is part of a bigger vision to empower the artists who are crafting a new vision of life here on earth.
We make each piece to order here in our northern Michigan studio using the finest materials and the slow process of ceramics. Our mission is to create beautiful wares that become a part of your story, inspiring slow living, deeply nourishing moments, and the joyful ecstatic of experiencing high-quality goods.
Our studio is also passionate about empowering the community of local and regional artisan makers who are aligned in the preservation of craftsmanship and process. We're proud to work with an incredible array of makers to bring fine goods to our in-store boutique and online markets, and it is a core part of our mission to support the artists and makers who are cultivating an integrated way of living on earth. Each piece you find with us has been intentionally curated from small businesses that align with our vision of cultivating a more connected and meaningful life.
Handmade Ceramic Light Fixtures
Discover our collection of handcrafted porcelain and earthenware pendant lights, wall sconces, lamps and chandeliers
Ceramic Pottery Mugs
Find the perfect mug to be a part of your morning
ritual, or choose a new set to share your favorite beverage with friends
When it's more than just a mug...
Life is made up of millions of small moments.
When we become intentional about the quality with which we craft those experiences, life blossoms with a richness that is woven with interconnected stories.
Discover our line of artisanal tea & chocolates to go with your new vessel
Kitchen & Table
Find the perfect dinner set & serving dishes for your table, handcrafted in our studio with intentional living in mind
Home Goods & Interior Decor
Craft intentional spaces in your home with handmade home goods like incense burners, vases, ceramic dishes, and more
Porcelain Ceramic Planters
Elevate your plants with natural handmade porcelain planters. We offer hanging, wall mount, and footed planter designs
Our Creation Process
At the center if Niik is the slow, handmade process of clay. We make each piece by hand in our northern Michigan studio, just a stones throw from the shores of Lake Superior. Patience and a delicate attention to detail are a core part of the rhythm of making and firing work at our space.
Each piece is designed by hand from our artist team, and we use a number of construction methods including porcelain slip-casting, hand building, and wheel throwing to create our vessels.
Most pieces are made out of porcelain, which is a translucent, very fine clay body that fires elegantly white and is silky smooth to the touch. We purchase our clay from US based companies and mix our porcelain slips in house.
From start to finish, a piece can take anywhere from one to two weeks depending on where we are in our firing process. Once the vessels are made, each piece is finished by hand to produce our signature satin surface. Some pieces are glazed and fired up to three times to achieve the rich colors and depth on our dinnerware.
We are constantly experimenting with new designs, processes, and finishes on our products, which makes the creation a living, breathing process. Our collection is often expanded by special requests from clients or inspired inklings from long walks in nature.
Clay is a slow process, requiring our team to be present and dedicated to showing up each day, but it is within the meditation of creation that our vision for authentic living comes to life.
It begins when our hands touch clay, and continues long after the pieces have found their new home in the world.
Meet the Makers
Niikah Hatfield was born and raised in the Marquette area, and began Niik in 2020 after graduating from the ceramics program at Northern Michigan University. Amidst navigating a changing a world so unlike she had imagined post grad life to be, she returned to the backbone of her artistic journey since being a young child growing up on a farm: a deep love of nature, a big emphasis handcrafted living, and the importance of self-care and good food.
She purchased the studio, originally known as Revision's Design Studio, from Michele Dupras during the height of the pandemic and began to weave her own vision into the space with a passion that spoke volumes of her love for a meaningful life.
In 2023, she met Lea Rudzena, who joined as a studio assistant and quickly became a core part of the team. Together, Niikah & Lea worked to create an entire dinnerware line and expand the lighting collections.
Since then, their work has been shown in ArtPrize, has been installed in local breweries and hotels, and has graced the homes of clients around the world. Niikah & Lea continue crafting new designs and dreaming of new possibilities for their studio and boutique.
Visit the Studio & Boutique
The Niik Creative Co. studio and boutique are located in the same building as part of the Presque Isle Art Studios in Marquette, Michigan. You can visit our shop year-round to see where everything is made, browse our current collections of pottery and handcrafted local artisan goods, and meet with the artists.
CURRENT HOURS:
Mon - by appointment
Tues - by appointment
Wed 12 - 5pm
Thurs 12 - 5pm
Fri 12 - 5pm
Sat 12 - 5pm
Sun 12 - 4pm
text 906..360.4453
to set up an appointment
