Experience Amos
Experience our workshop
Live demonstrations by our talented Artisans will amaze you! Take part in the centuries old pewter craftsmanship experience with Amos Pewter.
Watch as our artisans carefully ladle hot, free flowing molten pewter from the melting pot and capture it in a spinning mold. Molds are formed from a wax sculpture carved in detail to mirror the original hand drawn design. Once removed from the mold, each piece is carefully hand finished in a process that ensures excellence in craftsmanship.
Speak with our talented artisans about the careful design process that goes into each of our pieces. Be wowed by a live demonstration as our artisans show you how molten pewter solidifies and take shape before your eyes! This free experience is open to the public and is available during all regular open hours.
Free
Live Workshop Demonstration
Drop-in
Hands-on Experience
Roll up your sleeves and take part in the craftsmanship at Amos Pewter with our Hands - On experience.
After witnessing and learning about the delicacy of designing and creating a pewter piece, we will provide you with the tools you need to try your hand at a wax carving. From there, with guidance from our artisans, remove any rough edges and polish your own pewter piece until it shines! Learn the precise details of inscription to personalize your keepsake. *Please note the wax-caving is for experiential purposes only. Cast pieces will be provided of a similar design to sand, polish and take home!
Hands-on tours are available to the public in our Mahone Bay, Halifax waterfront, and P.E.I locations for $15 per-person. Each of our locations has its own unique design - visit all three to complete your collection which includes a lighthouse, anchor, and schooner!
Please book your tour here.
$15 Each
Children, Adults, Individuals & Groups
Must be booked ahead
Pewter Museum
Take a step back in time and learn how pewter has been used for centuries around the world, from cod fishing jigs to vases on the Titanic.
Located in a renovated 19th century boat building shop, our Mahone Bay storefront and workshop contains a collection of antique and historic pewter collectibles and pieces of interest. A walk through our museum will teach you about the origins of pewter and how it has been used locally and globally over the past few centuries.
Historically used to make household dishes, utensils, bowls and tankards, pewter is now mainly used for decorative purposes. The artisans at Amos Pewter continue to use traditional methods of pewter crafting to create modern and innovative designs today. Explore our museum to see how pewter has evolved over the ages to where it is today!
Watch our Artisans at Work
Explore behind the scenes of our Mahone Bay workshop with this short film showcasing the talents of our artisans in creating a "live cast" pendant.
Getting here
Visit us in Mahone Bay, Halifax, and Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, and Charlottetown, PEI.
Quite a pleasant surprise. Not merely a store, but a shop making the pewter items, demonstrating that process, and explaining it to interested customers. Very large collection of pewter items designed, manufactured, and sold in house. Pleasant staff.