Time is running out! If you’re thinking about a special pewter gift to give this holiday season—and I hope you are—please get your orders in early so we can be sure to get your order filled and shipped!
What better way to avoid the mall crowds and traffic of Black Friday… give me a call in the shop and do all your holiday shopping in one stroke. We have gifts for every use and taste.
Pick up a copy of the November issue of New Hampshire Magazine. Gibson Pewter is the featured artist.
We just found out about it last week. A nice exposure boost as we head into the holiday buying season.
The full page includes a nice write-up about us, plus it features the tulip-shaped Philadelphia Creamer and the Philadelphia Sugar Bowl both featuring beaded edges.
With six locations, the event was so grand it was in danger of becoming its own black hole. But the determination of numerous volunteers and curious visitors made the weekend a genuine success.
Their several regiments camped out on Jones Road for a multi-day series of re-enactment activities. A period Magic show, performers and impersonators, blacksmith demonstrations, tours of the Franklin Pierce Homestead, and our beautiful stone arch bridges provided a wealth of things to capture imagination and interest.
Hillsborough’s Second Annual Living History Event, held August 21 & 22, was a real success. The weather cooperated and the crowds were plentiful, up almost 30% from last year! Patrons witnessed many historical reenactments and demonstrations around town.
Hillsborough Center was the backdrop for several of the events including: pewter casting, blacksmithing, furniture making, cider pressing, a one room school house reenactment, and 18th century style magician, surry rides, and so much more. Look for this event to grow in 2011.
I was delighted to be named one of America’s top 200 traditional craftsmen for the 16th straight year by Early American Life Magazine. Notice of the recognition is in their August issue on news stands now.
Since 1970 Early American Life has been the source for information on early American style, decorating, and traditions. They cover both antiques and reproductions made by crafters working in period styles with traditional tools. They provide solid information that has given them the reputation as the essential magazine about early Americana.
Behind the scenes we’ve been busy in preparation for the Living History Event to be held right here in Historic Hillsborough the weekend of August 21-23. Camille & I will be dressed in 19th century garb casting 19th century wares!
Visit each of the six interesting historic destinations points throughout town chock full of interactive activities, performers, musicians, demonstrators, and craftsmen.
It’s a busy season here in our beautiful, rural corner of New Hampshire.
I hope you’ll consider visiting us for the Living History Event, or perhaps September 19 & 20 for the 6th Annual Hillsborough Area Artisans Fall Studio Tour.
The Queen Anne Tea Service was on exhibit in the “Living With Crafts” exhibit at the annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair in Sunapee, NH earlier this August.
I’m so proud of my wife, Camille (also a league member). She won the “Creative Sewing Award” for her Gold Fish Soft Sculpture!
On Saturday, July 18 from 10am to 4pm, I will be at the Franklin Pierce Homestead in Hillsborough, NH, casting spoons in a circa 1750 antique bronze spoon mold. If you can’t make it to the demonstration at the Homestead, you can watch a casting demo from the comfort of your home here on the site.
Please join us for the Fifth Annual Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring Into Summer Faire!
On Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14, from 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine), the Faire will feature Hillsborough Area Artisan members as well as guest artists. The event is held directly across the street from the Pewter Shop.
This year’s faire will include: baskets, jewelry, blown glass, fabric art; paintings, pottery, photography, woodburning, blacksmithing, and more.
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