Background
Steffian, Emily Enders was born on March 20, 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of John Ames and Sarah Bennet (Enders) Steffian.
Steffian, Emily Enders was born on March 20, 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of John Ames and Sarah Bennet (Enders) Steffian.
Bachelor in Anthropology, Macalester College, 1988. Certified in metalsmithing, Oregon College Arts and Crafts, 1993.
Member house staff A Prairie Home Companion, Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, 1984-1986. Research assistant Peabody Museum Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1986. Curator's assistant Rifle Sport Alternative Art Gallery, Minneapolis, 1988.
Production jeweler Shelley Holl Jewelry, St. Paul, 1988-1989. Gallery assistant Hoffman Gallery, Oregon School Arts and Crafts, Portland, 1991-1993, studio manager, 1994. Teacher's assistant Penland (North Carolina) School Crafts, 1993.
Owner, manager Emily Steffian Jewelry and Sculpture, Portland, since 1994. Co-designer sculptural furniture project, Portland, 1995-1996.
Member Society North America Metalsmiths, American Craft Council.