Pewter Live 2022
Venue
When
Audience
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Pewter Live 2022
Pewterers' Hall, London
17 - 19 May 2022
The 34 Annual Design Competition Pewter Live returns to Pewterers’ Hall this year on 17 – 19 May for three days of workshops, exhibitions and competitions celebrating pewter crafts and design.
Pewter Live 2022 is an influential annual event held in the heart of the City at Pewterers’ Hall, hosted by The Worshipful Company of Pewterers. The event showcases the innovative work of both established and emerging designers in the Open and Student competition, where shortlisted designs will be displayed, and winning creators celebrated on the final day of Pewter Live. The competition brief set by the Pewter Live sub-committee this year is the theme of Freedom, entrants have conceptualized Pewter creations to embody the brief using their own creativity. Visitors are invited to browse the competition entries in the exhibition hall and buy handmade goods from independent pewter smiths and designers. This year Pewter Live will host live workshops and presentations from designers and makers in person for the first time, visitors are encouraged to book their free tickets to take part in these sessions, please find more information on the Pewter Live website.
The Hall will be open to the public from 11am - 5pm including access to browse the exhibition of shortlisted entries for the 2022 Pewter Live Student and Open Competitions. Visitors can also shop and enjoy a range of stalls from independent Pewter designers and makers.
This year we will be running workshops on various topics including crafting skills, making with pewter and the design industry. Presentations will be taking place on this day at 1pm and 4.30pm, lasting approximately 45/50 minutes. Workshops must be booked in advance separately, please refer to the Pewter Live 2022 Eventbrite collection to check back for the ticket release.
About Pewter Live
Exhibition
Browse and discover pewter to its fullest potential. Discover superbly crafted pieces available to purchase directly from the exhibitors in the heart of the City.
Workshops & Presentations
See how pewter is crafted first hand by design experts , learn about the process of making, selling and running your own workshop.
Competition
Encouraging innovation and inspiring creativity. The theme for this years competition is FREEDOM, entries from the Open and Student competition have already been shortlisted and closed.
For the first time, this years entrants will have the opportunity to have their pieces displayed in the Victoria & Albert Museum for six weeks, from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 10th July.
Pewterers' Hall Opening Times
The Hall will be open for the public to browse competition entries and pewter designer stalls at the following hours;
17th May: 11am - 5pm
18th May: 11am - 5pm
19th May: 11am - 1pm
Attendance for workshops and presentations must be booked separately.
Location
Pewterers' Hall
Oat Lane
London
EC2V 7DE
Tickets
Website
Image Credit:
© Espresso cups, designed by Georgia Basham for Pewter Live 2021 ‘The Roaring Twenties’ Winner of Pewter Live 2021 Student Competition and of The Neish Memorial Award
A set of two bespoke espresso cups, complete with saucers. This 20s inspired collection features a ceramic cup encased by a decorative pewter casing. The design emulates the stylistic patterns which reflect the art deco period. With a removable ceramic cup this design is both practical and beautiful.”
