Walker Metalsmiths is a family run arts and crafts business run by founders Stephen and Susan Walker (left). Stephen is the designer and master craftsman and Susan is Stephen's wife, muse and business manager. Standing on the steps are Suesette and Ella who take care of customer service. Seated are Willie, Kevin and Donald, who are learning the art and mystery of goldsmithing and assist Stephen in the workshop. The original workshop and showroom are in the Walker's hometown of Andover, NY.

A second shop was opened on Saint Columba's Day, June 9, 2007 at 121 Park Avenue in Rochester, NY by eldest son Andrew Walker. Walker's Celtic Jewelry is at the corner of Meigs Street . Website for the Rochester shop.


Park Avenue Arts Festival, First weekend of August

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Stephen Walker
brief bio

Stephen Walker began making Celtic designs in metal at age 14. Walker Metalsmiths has been at One Main Street in Andover, NY since 1992.

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Some people are surprised to learn New York is not all a big city. Andover is in very rural Allegany County, 300 miles from Manhattan. AndoverNY.com


Susan Walker

Susan Thomson Walker, pictured here as the cover girl for the Celtic Wedding Resource Site, graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in Marketing and Public Relations. She went on for a Masters Degree in Math Education at Alfred University and taught math at Alfred State College several years before joining Walker Metalsmiths full time in 1996. 
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Family inspiration
 for Celtic Art

Stephen and Susan have strong Celtic family heritage on all sides of both families. Susan's grandmother was born in Co. Tipperary and she has Scottish heritage as well. Stephen's grandfather was from Aberdeenshire in Scotland and he has Irish roots also. The Walker's have six children. Genealogy page

Many people have found this site a useful resource for learning about Celtic art and culture. A collection of essays, links and recommended books can be found in the reading room.

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