Press Kit: About Us
Figs & Ginger is a Providence, Rhode Island jewelry studio founded by artist and metalsmith Rhonda Dudek. For nearly 20 years, she has crafted heirloom-quality jewelry inspired by nature, nostalgia, and connection. Her work has been featured in Anthropologie, BHLDN, Uncommon Goods, and over 200 boutiques and museum shops worldwide.
In addition to her fine jewelry collections, Rhonda now invites couples into her light-filled Providence studio for hands-on wedding and commitment ring-making workshops, an intimate experience that transforms the act of creating into a lasting keepsake. Each Forged in Love session blends artistry, symbolism, and sustainability, offering couples a meaningful way to mark life’s milestones.
Awards & Recognition
- Rhode Island Monthly Best of 2024 — Stunning & Sustainable Jewelry
- Belk Southern Designer Award Recipient
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Figs & Ginger Handmade Holiday Open Studios
Figs & Ginger founder Rhonda Dudek invites the community into her Olneyville studio this December for the Handmade Holiday Open Studios, a cozy, creative celebration of local art, vintage finds, and heartfelt gift-making. Let's bring back gifting with intention.
Forged in Love: The Story Behind Our Couple’s Ring-Making Workshops
A new kind of wedding story is being forged in Providence. Figs & Ginger’s Forged in Love workshop invites couples to create their own rings in a private, guided session with metalsmith Rhonda Dudek, a hands-on experience for engagements, anniversaries, and elopements
Quick Facts
- Studio Name: Figs & Ginger
- Founder: Rhonda Dudek, metalsmith & designer
- Founded: 2005
- Location: Cathedral Arts Building, 25 Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02907
- Offerings:Couple’s Ring-Making Workshops (Forged in Love)Wedding Party Gift-Making WorkshopsSustainable Jewelry CollectionsCustom Heirloom Jewelry & Home Goods Holiday Open Studios
- Materials: SCS-Certified Recycled Silver & Gold
- Price Range: Ring-Making Workshops from $650+
- Ideal For: Weddings, proposals, anniversaries, creative date experiences
- Audience: Couples, wedding planners, sustainable lifestyle press, and experiential travel editors
Contact for Media Inquiries
Press Contact:
Rhonda Dudek
Providence, Rhode Island
figsandginger@gmail.com
figsandginger.com
@figsandginger
508-843-0718 -texts welcome!
Sustainability & Ethos
Every piece and experience offered at Figs & Ginger is created with care for both people and the planet. The studio uses recycled precious metals, biodegradable packaging, and consciously sourced materials. Rhonda’s mission is to help others celebrate love and creativity through objects and moments that last a lifetime, without excess or waste.
Images & Media
Editors and journalists are welcome to use the following for editorial purposes:
- 6–8 high-resolution images of the studio, workshops, and finished rings
- Short clips from Forged in Love experiences(Please credit all media to “Figs & Ginger/Rhonda Dudek.”)
You can link these in a Google Drive or Dropbox folder titled “Figs & Ginger Press Photos.”
Take a Tour
Here's a quick look into our beautiful studio!