George Bain Hunting Rug at Walker Metalsmiths

George Bain Hunting Rug at Walker Metalsmiths

April 22, 2022 2 Comments

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Embracing Shamrockery

Embracing Shamrockery

March 10, 2021 1 Comment

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Celebrating St. Brigid's Day Traditions

Celebrating St. Brigid's Day Traditions

January 27, 2021

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Celtic and Pictish Key Patterns; the other kind of Celtic design

Celtic and Pictish Key Patterns; the other kind of Celtic design

November 05, 2020 2 Comments

The Picts were a medieval society that inhabited northeast Scotland in the 3rd to 10th centuries. Their mysterious history has been difficult for scholars to understand due to a lack of surviving written records, but the Picts have left an enormous record carved in stone. The style of their monuments puts them firmly in the greater Celtic culture, showing artistic themes closely kin to the sculpture, metalwork, and manuscript art of the contemporary Irish. 

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St. Brigid's Day

St. Brigid's Day

January 31, 2019 1 Comment

Some things are seasonal. Some work isn't meant to be done everyday, but only at special times of year. Perhaps it's just nice to try to feel in tune with natural rhythms and accept that some things are only for now. St. Brigid's Day...

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Celtic Art: The Local Tradition

Celtic Art: The Local Tradition

September 11, 2018

I am pleased to announce an exhibit in Andover NY this September 21 to 29 will display locally produced Celtic art and design from the past fifty years. This special event honors the local tradition of Celtic art as lived by my teachers, students, my friends and apprentices.

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5 Celtic Traditions for Your Wedding

5 Celtic Traditions for Your Wedding

June 30, 2017 2 Comments

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.

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Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations Graduates!

June 05, 2017

As Steve and Sue prepare to celebrate their youngest child's high school graduation, we thought we'd look back at some of the special gifts Steve created for his children plus a few staff favorites to give you some graduation gift ideas for your own family and friends.  

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Introducing:  the Mother's knot!

Introducing: the Mother's knot!

April 28, 2017 2 Comments

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A Project for Lent- Cross of Cong Research

A Project for Lent- Cross of Cong Research

March 01, 2017 2 Comments

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Saint Columba - Colum Cille

Saint Columba - Colum Cille

May 27, 2014

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Celtic Jewelry Set With Rare Green Tsavorite Garnets

Celtic Jewelry Set With Rare Green Tsavorite Garnets

May 06, 2014

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The Modern History of Celtic Jewellery: 1840-1980

The Modern History of Celtic Jewellery: 1840-1980

December 31, 2013 2 Comments

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In Search of Meaning: Symbolism of Celtic Knotwork and Design

In Search of Meaning: Symbolism of Celtic Knotwork and Design

December 31, 2013 2 Comments

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Celtic Design What does it mean?

Celtic Design What does it mean?

September 20, 2013

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