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2011 New Hampshire Open Doors Studio Tour

Open the door to creativity, adventure, relaxation and tax-free shopping.

Let the scenic highways and country roads of New Hampshire take you to picturesque towns and roadside farm stands. Meet our talented artisans and craftspeople who are opening their studios to welcome you. Stroll through our shops and galleries filled with NH-made products and artwork. Savor the local cuisine. Sample the wines. Spend the night in a cozy lodging property overlooking unique NH views.

Discover the natural beauty and timeless traditions of the people, products, and places of New Hampshire during NH Open Doors.

Camille and I want to remind you all that we will be participating in the NH Open Doors Studio Tour this weekend, Saturday November 5, and Sunday the 6th. The pewtershop will be open from 9 am – 5 pm both days. I’ll be metal spinning too, so newcomers will have a chance to see a dying art form in person.

Published on Wednesday November 2, 2011 in Events, Hillsborough and NH. 0 Comments

2011 Raffle Gaining Speed

We’ve had a very good response thus far to our 2011 raffle, the prize winning Fruit Bowl. By signing up for the monthly newsletter, Shop News, subscribers are automatically entered in to the raffle. We’ll pick the winner in December 2011.

Published on Monday February 14, 2011 in Events. 0 Comments

Events & Announcements for December 2010

Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH Along with seven other artists and artisans, I’ve been invited to be an artist in residence at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH on Thursday, December 2 from 5 to 8 pm. It’s an opportunity for museum patrons to purchase some high quality, locally made gifts for the Holiday season.

Gibson Pewter, Sissi Studio & The Gallery at Wellsweep will once again sponsor “Christmas in the Centre” here in Hillsborough Center on Saturday & Sunday, December 4 and 5, with extended hours at each studio. I plan to be open from 10am to 7pm.

We had a successful weekend demonstrating metal spinning for the annual NH Open Doors Studio Tour in early November. Now I’m busy fulfilling early holiday orders. Speaking of the holiday season… if you’re planning a pewter Christmas, please get your orders in early as there is only one of me!

Published on Wednesday November 17, 2010 in Events. 0 Comments

6th Annual Pewter Run

A group of vintage motorcycles at Pewter Run 2010

The 6th Annual Pewter Run vintage motorcycle race took place here on Sunday, October 3. Thirty-one vintage (pre-1950) American and British bikes were entered in the race and enthusiasts from around the Northeast made the trip to Hillsborough Center to admire the vintage motorcycles, watch the race, and enjoy the cookout & awards cast by event supporter, Gibson Pewter.

Emily Gibson (sidecar) ready to ride with Chris Pederson on the vintage Indian!

Published on Friday October 15, 2010 in Events. 0 Comments

Hillsborough’s Second Annual Living History Event a Success

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.

Published on Friday September 10, 2010 in Events and Hillsborough. 0 Comments

Pewter Collectors Club of America meets at Gibson Pewter

The Pewter Collectors Club of America held its annual Spring meeting in Concord, NH, May 21-23. Everyone had the chance to inspect the pewter collections at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester and the NH Historical Society in Concord. Pewter enthusiasts were able to see and handle over 400 pieces of 18th and 19th century pewter!

On Sunday, the 23rd, PCCA members traveled to Gibson Pewter in Hillsborough Center to watch metal spinning and casting demonstrations by Club members, Wayne Hilt and myself. The weather was spectacular and a good time was had by one and all! If you are interested in antique pewter, consider joining the PCCA today!