Ashley Ernest is a jewelry designer and metalsmith specializing, in one-of-a-kind and limited series jewelry. She is a free-lance designer and an arts educator living in Providence, RI. She received her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and her BA, from Rhode Island College; with disciplines in metal and jewelry. Her interests range from Feminism, to her current interest in Buddhism. Exploring materials, such as; wood, textiles, and found objects spark her fancy! Ashley enjoys conferring about art and design wherever and whenever possible! She is an enthusiast and advocate for art/design and hands-on-craft education.