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Mother's Day Traditions

Mother's Day Traditions
Mother's Day is not a traditional Celtic holiday as you may have guessed.  However, many Celtic traditions and holidays do celebrate the importance of women and mothers. Continue reading
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Returning to Walker Metalsmiths

Returning to Walker Metalsmiths
After years away in California and Alabama, Jeanne Walker returns to manage Walker Metalsmiths in Andover, NY. Discover how family ties and small-town roots brought her home, and how the business is evolving into the next generation of craftspeople. Continue reading
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5 Celtic Traditions for Your Wedding

Whether you're looking to infuse a bit of your family's heritage into your special day or just love the design and symbolism of Celtic knots, these traditions are unique and memorable touches that you may want to include in your wedding whether you're of Celtic ancestry or not! In case you need a little help figuring out what's best for you, here's just a little background on five of the most popular Celtic wedding traditions to help you decide what feels most authentic culturally and appropriate spiritually. Continue reading
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Ardagh Chalice, Insular Art, Medieval metal work

My research on the Ardagh Chalice is now published

My research on the Ardagh Chalice is now published
Every three to five years there is an international conference where scholars, archaeologists and museum curators meet to discuss their latest discoveries and opinions. In 2014 Stephen Walker went to Ireland as one of the presenters at the Seventh International Insular Art Conference in Galway. After many delays, the book is now on sale. Order it now and you can get it for €54.00, €6 off the list price.  Continue reading
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Apprentice Lindsey T is Graduating!

Apprentice Lindsey T is Graduating!
"My favorite thing to create is an engagement ring. I love being a part of such a special event, and helping plan out and bring to reality this ring that has been dreamt about for so long. It is such a special feeling knowing how much this ring means to the couple, and that it will be worn and cherished forever!" -Lindsey
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