Bernardette was educated at Molloy College and graduated with a major in art. She worked in the fine art field, exhibited her paintings in one man shows and has mastered CGI Computer Graphics. (Kodak award 2001)

             Her full attention has now turned to making beautiful, colorful and functional jewelry.  She has been making jewelry since she was a child and now has found her true love and expertise in the art of  Wire wrap and lampwork glass bead making.  Her one of a kind jewelry designs have been extremely well received by all who see them.