The Association.
The Federal Association of German Pewterers e. V. unites the master workshops that keep a centuries-old craft alive — run entirely by volunteers, carried by the community.
Volunteer-run.
Self-governed.
The Federal Association of German Pewterers e. V. is organised as a volunteer-run, self-governing body. The association's office is located in Georgensgmünd in Bavaria — at the heart of German pewtersmithing.
The association sees itself as the voice and community of master workshops — not as an administrative apparatus. What drives us is the conviction that this craft is a social necessity: culturally, socially and economically.
Keeping the craft in public consciousness.
One of the association's primary goals is to foster intellectual discourse around the themes of contemporary and traditional craftsmanship — both within the association and between craftspeople and the wider public.
The Federal Association sees in its craft a social necessity that fills a niche — culturally, socially and economically — that no other sector can cover.
How we support the craft.
- 01 Press & Public Relations
We make the pewterer's craft visible — through press work, symposia and publications on questions of contemporary and traditional craftsmanship.
- 02 Museums, Galleries & Education
We maintain dialogue with museums, galleries and educational institutions, and exchange expertise with associations at the national and international level.
- 03 Training & Professional Development
We support our members on training matters and foster the next generation in a craft that deserves particular care and attention.
Why we are committed.
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My commitment to the association is beyond question — because no single business can achieve in the marketplace what a strong community can accomplish together.
Peter Kreiselmeyer Georgensgmünd -
Pewter casting is a traditional craft threatened with extinction. I am a member of the Federal Association to help keep this craft alive.
Hinrich Röders Soltau -
My aim is to bring pewter in contemporary design closer to younger people in particular, and to awaken their interest in our beautiful, ancient craft.
Klaus Brandmüller Aschaffenburg