The Unique Art of the Silversmith

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Sue Hayes | 0 comments

Doreen Schneider writes, ” My professional life has been varied, indeed. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in science at the University of Saskatchewan, I moved to Burlington, Ontario and spent the next twenty years developing and teaching the biochemistry program at the Hamilton and District School of Medical Technology.

I have always been interested in the creative arts and when my husband was transferred to the west coast, I took the opportunity to return to university where I obtained another Bachelor’s degree, this time in Fine Arts at the University of Victoria.

After completing the advanced course in silver smithing at Camosun College in Victoria B.C. I was ready to start designing and handcrafting jewellery.

You can see Doreen’s magnificent and superbly affordable work Side Street Studio

Posted in doreen schneider unique jewellery, sterling silver

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About Side Street Studio

The story of Side Street Studio is more than the history
of a business. It is the physical expression of a belief
that real art should be accessible to everyone. It is
also the evolution of a business model supported by
principles of community-building economics.

Here’s how it happened.. read more