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Amos Pewter designs, creates and sells pewter gifts and keepsakes in our workshop and gift store located across the bay from the historic Three Churches in Mahone Bay on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Visitors from around the world are captivated by our artisans and interpretive displays. Enjoy a guided demonstration and tour our workshop, take part in our Hands On Experience, and finish your... more
Watch pewter come fresh out of the molds at this spacious workshop and gallery located in an 1888 building. You can get anything from tie tacks and earrings to candle holders and vases here; the Christmas tree ornament is a popular souvenir.
The best part of Amos Pewter is the back of the shop where you can watch folks actually making the pewter. The staff did a great job demonstrating the process and answering questions. They are willing to engage with visitors and show them how awesome their craft truly is. The shop, itself, offers many varieties of pewter goods and you... more
I just leaned about the mixture of elements to one general name "Pewter" at my visit to Amos shop. I had the free tour of how to make the pewter art and a quick lesson in physics about elements.
Important note: Amos Pewter do not mix Lead in their product, but be aware that others may do that and if...
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I went in to learn about the art of working with pewter. There are on-going visits. It is a small place but well organized. There is always a person working behind the glass that can explain all the steps needed. Also lots of interpretive panels illustrating the history, uses and the process for working with pewter.
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Amos Pewter designs and handcrafts pewter gifts and keepsakes in an open studio located in Mahone Bay on the South Shore of Nova Scotia Amos Pewter has won awards for excellence in craftsmanship and design from the Nova Scotia Designer Craft Council Our skilled staff knows the value of quality craftsmanship and will take the time to help customers recognize the hallmarks of quality... more