Ernest Garcia has been a bench jeweler in Bellingham for over 35 years. He got his start, as a bench jeweler, at Alaska Silver and Ivory Co. in the 1970's. Many of you may know Ernest from his current day job as a bench jeweler here in Bellingham, where he does every kind of jewelry work that one can imagine. He has a passion and enthusiasm for teaching his craft to others and we at Pouncing Rain are pleased to offer him his first professional teaching job. Ernest enjoys a good book, appreciates music and poetry, loves food, and admits he is a Yankees fan. Ernest is married and has 2 children.