Mackensie Bennett received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2015 from Washington State University. In college she mostly focused her studies in Ceramics and Sculpture. After graduating she worked a variety of service industry jobs and spent four years doing riparian restoration on a field crew. In 2021 she established Gypsy Gems initially making just stained glass earrings, and then adding pine needle baskets and more.
March 13, 2025 Canvas Rebel Meet Mackensie Bennett [click here]
December 8, 2023 South Whidbey Record Article [click here]