In conversation with Andrew Tanner, Richard Abdy and Angus Patterson at Pewter Live

***This is a rare opportunity to listen to engaging experts in conversation about heritage, traditions, modern pewter and innovation***

To celebrate our partnership with the Victoria & Albert museum we are hosting a conversation with Andrew Tanner, Richard Abdy and Angus Patterson. Angus is the Senior Curator of Metalwork in the Department of Decorative Art and Sculpture at the V&A. Richard is the Director of Wentworth Pewter, a family run business established in 1996 in Sheffield, once the heart of the metal industry, experienced in heritage and manufacturing. Andrew is the Head of Design for Habitat, he leads a dedicated team of 21 designers who create furniture, accessories, and product.

Pewtersmithing has been around since medieval times, however the biggest challenge is finding young people prepared to learn about the craft. Andrew, Richard and Angus will be talking about their personal experience and will share some of the stories and ideas behind their careers.

Further themes will be the interactions between modern and antique techniques, and the growth of academic interest in pewter throughout the century.

This will be an unmissable opportunity to help the students decide which creative career they would like to pursue in the future.