...inspired by ancient spirits
March brings us here at Walker Goldsmiths the first really spring days with temperatures in the upper 50’s in between rain storms. We often have a bit of flooding on the rivers but overall the weather is improving. The clam and mussel harvest continues without urgency as there is plenty. […] Read more »
I was not encouraged as a child in my artistic endeavors so as a consequence I did not realize I am an artist until I was an adult. It was a great leap for me to say “I am an artist.” I always enjoyed working with my hands, carving, polishing, […] Read more »
February It is […] Read more »
Walker Goldsmiths has had a fun commission to work on this Christmas time. Owen was asked to custom hand carve a “Surfing Eagle” on a Money Clip! And, why a Surfing Eagle you may ask? This money clip was made as a Christmas gift for a passionate California surfer. This […] Read more »
This beautiful Sterling Orca Dog Tag was designed and carved by Adam Mills. Adam has been hand engraving and learning from Master Engraver Owen Walker at Walker Goldsmiths now for over a year and has come up with a wonderful line of Northwest Totem motif Sterling Silver Dog Tags. Orca has […] Read more »
Busy as a Beaver is a reality. Creative, artistic and determined Beavers are traditionally known for their hard work. Have you ever seen a Beaver lodge? It’s quite an amazing and ingenious construction created by nature’s greatest engineer. The lodge and the dams they build provide safety and protection for […] Read more »
Adam Mills has been hand engraving and learning from Master Engraver Owen Walker now for over a year and has come up with a wonderful line of NW Totem motif Sterling Silver Dog Tags. They’re fun to see and attractive especially for guys, but not only guys! This Wolf design […] Read more »
Awesome Thunderbird! This is the first of the new hand engraved tags being carved by Adam Mills in Sterling Silver at Walker Goldsmiths. The Tag features a Thunderbird. Adam has been learning and working at hand engraving with the assistance of Owen Walker, Master Engraver, for over a year. This […] Read more »
This post is not only about my mom, but about recycling jewelry, so I thought I’d post it here on our Walker Goldsmiths blog page. Mom left a western themed Sterling Charm Bracelet when she passed away and I’ve always wanted to do something with it to remember her and share […] Read more »