About Olle

This is Olle Johanson, a silversmith with his roots in Sweden, who emigrated to the US in 1982. Olle moved back to Sweden 2018 to continue the tradition of Scandinavian craftsmanship which he carries with in his work for a wide variety of clients.

Olle encourages his clients to contribute their own design ideas, and always strives to make their visions come true.

”That type of cooperation motivates me to to make the very best”

Background and Education

Olle Johanson was born in Stockholm Sweden 1956. He began his education to become a silversmith as Konstfack, University College of Art, Craft and Design evening classes and opened his own studio in Stockholm 1980. After moving to the US where he continued his studies at Rhode Island School of Design where he received his MFA 1984. Olle opened his Pawtucket studio 1990 where he has lived and worked until he moved back to Sweden
2018

Studio

• In 1980 he opened his first studio in Stockholm while taking evening classes at Konstfack
• Olle opened his studio in Pawtucket, RI, in 1990
• 2018 Olle moved back to Sweden and now has his studio at Värmdö just outside of
  Stockholm

Teaching

• 1982-1985, he taught at Rhode Island School of Design
• 1986-87 and 1993-1996 Olle taught at Rhode Island College, Department of Art