In 1985, Tobi Sznajderman received a BFA in Metalsmithing from the School for American Craftsmen, Rochester Institute of Technology, in Rochester, NY. She studied with many professors at RIT. Near and dear to her heart always is Hans Christensen, who died during her first year there. She also studied with Gary Griffin, Leonard Urso and Mark Stanitz. Urso was particularly influential in her early work, which dealt with the human form.

Artist's Statement:
Precious metals are my palette, the hammer my paintbrush. I strive to create works that bring joy to the wearer, to the body and to the eye. I am intrigued by the effect of contrasting textures: by the play of light on a burnished edge, the mark of a hammer blow, or the upset of a straight line. The work must be more than a technical accomplishment. It must have rhythm and it must tell a story to be truly complete.

We always have an extensive collection of Tobi's work at Craft Company No. 6 but it is ever changing and challenging to keep up-to-date on our website. If you are unable to visit our store you are welcome to email us for prices and place an order by phone or email. We suggest that you visit Tobi's website to see the extensive collection of her work. We will be happy to order you anything you see on her site.

Tobi Sznajderman specializes in Custom Design.  Do you have a special stone you'd like to have in a new setting? Or an idea for any a necklace, pin, earring or pin? Please email us and we'll be happy to work with you on the design process and be sure to visit Tobi's Custom Design page to see examples of her custom work.