Van McKenzie Designs

Jewellery of Enduring Elegance and Sophisticated Simplicity in sterling silver and 18K gold, designed and made by Van McKenzie.

Van McKenzie

Van McKenzie graduated with Honours in goldsmithing from George Brown College in 1992 and was a resident of the Craft Studios at Harbourfront Centre 1992-1995.

He is the recipient of numerous awards:

  • Crafts Grant, Ontario Arts Council, 2004
  • Best Jewellery, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, 1995,1996,1998
  • Jury Prize for Excellence in the Visual Arts, 2000, Royal Canadian Academy of Artists.

Van has taught jewellery courses for the Toronto District School Board, Continuing Education; Mohawk College (Hamilton), Continuing Education; George Brown College and the Ontario College of Art and Design. He currently maintains a jewellery studio in Toronto where he is the sole designer/maker.

 

Van McKenzie