Celebrating 50 Years of Craftsmanship, Creativity, and Community at Danforth
Posted by Danforth Pewter on May 2nd 2025
Fifty years ago, a chance meeting between two passionate artisans sparked the beginning of something extraordinary. Fred Danforth, a young woodworker from Ohio with dreams of becoming a master craftsman, had moved to Vermont in his 20s. There, he met Judi Whipple, a talented metalworker with a deep appreciation for the art of pewter.
Judi’s passion ran deep—so deep that she was well-ve
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