Melissa J Tyson likes to figure out exactly how things work, which leads her to investigate the chemistry, history, and possibilities of different materials. She’s excited to share this in-depth knowledge with The Bloomfield School community. When making jewelry, Melissa’s process tends towards the loud and messy, with more than one piece coming to life at all times. When not making jewelry, she works on personal projects ranging from the very-public to the semi-covert, some of which you could take part in – just ask. Melissa studied Jewelry and Metalsmithing, and as many other things as possible, at the Rhode Island School of Design. She also spent some time in Germany at the Pforzheim University School of Design.

Kerrie Yeung's knowledge in the fields of studio, fashion, and fine jewelry stems from her studies in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing department at the Rhode Island School of Design. Even though Kerrie is especially adept in the fine jewelry industry of production and management, this does not stop her from extending and developing her own craft in jewelry making. Kerrie also exhibits personal art work internationally. She dreams of traveling the world to find the most peculiar and remarkable natural beads. Kerrie enjoys quiet time and likes to find better ways of organizing. You’ll feel all of Kerrie’s enthusiasm through the individual attention and care she gives to your making curiosities at The Bloomfield School.