About Alexandra Deer

I am the dream of who I want to be,
kind to others while achieving my creative mastery in jewelry design and silversmithing.

A Love Affair with Art

1982

An Artist was born

Christine Alexandra Deer

1997

To art school we go

Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico

Art Design has been at the center of my interest since I was very young. I remember drawing in class and my classmates gathering around to see what I had created. I did have a few competitions when I was just nine or ten years old.

My mother encouraged it and had me and my sisters join summer school at the prestigious Escuela de Artes Plásticas de Puerto Rico.

2000

Let's go to College

Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

I then joined the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale where I learned Drawing, painting in different mediums, sculpting, computer art software, and 3D software like Maya, among many other creative skills learned.

2005

Something missing

Jewelry Making from a Book

After becoming a graphic designer and later a web designer something seemed to still be missing. I picked up a jewelry making book at Barnes and Noble and never looked back.
This is when I learned to create jewelry by myself and work with my hands. Presto, I was missing working with my hands, with materials and tools. To create something that can keep a sentimental value. Something that for some of us marks a moment in our lives. Think of your favorite jewelry piece. Do you remember when you got it? Who gave it to you? You may remember more than that when you think about it. Does it hold an invaluable sentimental value? That is what I want to bring to others. This is why I make good quality jewelry. Jewelry that can withstand time and can be gifted or passed on for generations.

2006

Need to know more

Orange Technical College

I then went to Orange Technical College and studied jewelry making and learned many skills like cutting, shaping, soldering, and polishing. Later I started a small business on Etsy called The Jewelry Shed. I only sold a few things, I was too busy with my Web Design full-time job. But my colleagues at work were some of my best customers.

*This school no longer has this program

2022

I want this to be my life

Maitland Art Center

It is now and I decided to take things seriously and make my dream a reality. I enrolled in the Maitland Art Center for Jewelry Classes and learned the skills back to get me started again working with precious metals like sterling silver and gold. I had the best teacher who gave me the skills to take my silversmithing to the next level. I also had great student colleagues I learned from. It has been one of the best learning experiences I have had.

2023

Launched the Online Store

Alexandra Deer was born

It has been a journey, but never will I ever give up the joy I feel creating and designing jewelry. I hope you enjoy my collections and jewelry creations. Remember to never give up on your dreams and what you love doing.

With much love,
Christine Alexandra Deer