Artists Statement
Art, crafts, color, play, create, hunt, find, treasure, recreate, refinish, reinvent, fashion, juxtapose, jewelry, freeform, textiles, patina, gems, pearls, wire, form, crochet, knit, weave…Entwine.
The basis for the name of my jewelry line, Entwine, comes from the techniques traditionally found in woven, knit, or crocheted textiles and basketry. I primarily use very fine gauge wire of silver, gold, brass, or copper to hand fabricate each piece. Designs start from a sketch and a palette of beautiful pearls and faceted gemstones. With a vision in mind, I string each bead onto the wire spool and then “entwine” them into each stitch. I love to work in an organic, freeform way, watching the shape and textures evolve naturally, rather than following a specific pattern.
The colors and textures of the mountains, rivers, and vineyards, in the Pacific Northwest inspire my work. My signature style is “freeform crochet”. Customers say Entwine jewelry looks delicate, but is very wearable, and the wire mesh and pearls warms to the temperature of their bodies. It has a surprisingly substantial weight to it. Crochet comes very naturally for me, and makes the process of creating play.
Artist Biography
All my life I have enjoyed being creative. Growing up in the country in Western Washington, my mom had fun craft project kits on hand and enrolled me in arts and crafts classes with friends. Throughout school, art was always my favorite subject. In high school, my interests blossomed into retrofitting secondhand clothing, leading me to study fashion design and fine art throughout college at Wenatchee Valley and Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. My mom still laughs when she tells the story about me taking a pair of scissors to my knit sweater and it unraveling throughout the day. It was during my college years that I finally gained the sewing and pattern making skills to bring all my fashion sketches and ideas to life. I was amazed how tailoring could shape a garment perfectly to the body.
My new passion for jewelry design was ignited while studying abroad at Lorenzo De’Medici Art School in Florence, Italy during the summer of 2000. During a jewelry design class in Florence, I entered and later won a jewelry design award from Mikimoto Pearls. After graduating with my BA in 2002, my husband and I packed up and moved to San Francisco. Undecided between the two career paths of fashion design or jewelry design, I interned with Jessica McClintock and Koret of California. San Francisco was a diverse and vibrant city that inspired me as I walked through the city each day. My interests and medium of choice continued to refine from clothing to jewelry design.
Graduate school was inevitable, as I felt the pull back to academia, and the longing to pursue jewelry design more intensely. Working as a Textiles Teaching Assistant throughout graduate school taught me the intricacies of fabric structures and textile science. I combined classes from the Spokane Art School, the American Jeweler’s Institute, and the Gemological Institute of America into my required graduate courses to create a rich course of study in jewelry design. In May 2006, I graduated from Washington State University with a Masters degree in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles with a focus on Jewelry Design.
Since graduation, I have been experimenting with new wire crochet techniques and designs, selling my work through galleries in the Northwest, creating commissioned pieces, blogging, photographing, and teaching workshops and classes in woven wire jewelry design. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn, network, teach, and exhibit my work.
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Entwine Jewelry Testimonials
Art, crafts, color, play, create, hunt, find, treasure, recreate, refinish, reinvent, fashion, juxtapose, jewelry, freeform, textiles, patina, gems, pearls, wire, form, crochet, knit, weave…Entwine.
The basis for the name of my jewelry line, Entwine, comes from the techniques traditionally found in woven, knit, or crocheted textiles and basketry. I primarily use very fine gauge wire of silver, gold, brass, or copper to hand fabricate each piece. Designs start from a sketch and a palette of beautiful pearls and faceted gemstones. With a vision in mind, I string each bead onto the wire spool and then “entwine” them into each stitch. I love to work in an organic, freeform way, watching the shape and textures evolve naturally, rather than following a specific pattern.
The colors and textures of the mountains, rivers, and vineyards, in the Pacific Northwest inspire my work. My signature style is “freeform crochet”. Customers say Entwine jewelry looks delicate, but is very wearable, and the wire mesh and pearls warms to the temperature of their bodies. It has a surprisingly substantial weight to it. Crochet comes very naturally for me, and makes the process of creating play.
Artist Biography
All my life I have enjoyed being creative. Growing up in the country in Western Washington, my mom had fun craft project kits on hand and enrolled me in arts and crafts classes with friends. Throughout school, art was always my favorite subject. In high school, my interests blossomed into retrofitting secondhand clothing, leading me to study fashion design and fine art throughout college at Wenatchee Valley and Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. My mom still laughs when she tells the story about me taking a pair of scissors to my knit sweater and it unraveling throughout the day. It was during my college years that I finally gained the sewing and pattern making skills to bring all my fashion sketches and ideas to life. I was amazed how tailoring could shape a garment perfectly to the body.
My new passion for jewelry design was ignited while studying abroad at Lorenzo De’Medici Art School in Florence, Italy during the summer of 2000. During a jewelry design class in Florence, I entered and later won a jewelry design award from Mikimoto Pearls. After graduating with my BA in 2002, my husband and I packed up and moved to San Francisco. Undecided between the two career paths of fashion design or jewelry design, I interned with Jessica McClintock and Koret of California. San Francisco was a diverse and vibrant city that inspired me as I walked through the city each day. My interests and medium of choice continued to refine from clothing to jewelry design.
Graduate school was inevitable, as I felt the pull back to academia, and the longing to pursue jewelry design more intensely. Working as a Textiles Teaching Assistant throughout graduate school taught me the intricacies of fabric structures and textile science. I combined classes from the Spokane Art School, the American Jeweler’s Institute, and the Gemological Institute of America into my required graduate courses to create a rich course of study in jewelry design. In May 2006, I graduated from Washington State University with a Masters degree in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles with a focus on Jewelry Design.
Since graduation, I have been experimenting with new wire crochet techniques and designs, selling my work through galleries in the Northwest, creating commissioned pieces, blogging, photographing, and teaching workshops and classes in woven wire jewelry design. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn, network, teach, and exhibit my work.
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Entwine Jewelry Testimonials
"Jewelry Workshop feedback from student Jaki Wright"
Posted on September 12, 2009
"I think the pictures speak volumes about the workshop and your teaching style... upbeat, individualized, and clear instruction; creative, supportive, nonjudgmental environment; encouraging, thoughtful critique of the work. The participants are obviously relaxed, happy and feeling successful".
"I think the pictures speak volumes about the workshop and your teaching style... upbeat, individualized, and clear instruction; creative, supportive, nonjudgmental environment; encouraging, thoughtful critique of the work. The participants are obviously relaxed, happy and feeling successful".
Comment from Mary Morgan
October 3, 2009
"My sister-in-law was in town visiting from New York and bought one of your necklaces at the Prichard Art Gallery. She absolutely loves it and so do all her friends!"
"My sister-in-law was in town visiting from New York and bought one of your necklaces at the Prichard Art Gallery. She absolutely loves it and so do all her friends!"
Review from Nara Woodland, Assistant Director of the Pritchard Art Gallery. Posted March 2nd, 2008
"As the store buyer for the Prichard Art Gallery, it is my great pleasure to speak of the distinctive ethereal quality of Prisha Brown's jewelry. I have many customers who visit the store solely for the purpose of seeing and buying Prisha's beautiful creations. I own several pairs of earrings and necklaces by Prisha, and I love the unique and well-crafted designs".
Comment from Mary Morgan who bought a necklace at the Wawawai Canyon Winery on December 11, 2008.
"I am looking for a gift for my mom for her birthday and when she was visiting over Thanksgiving I showed her your designs at Bank Left and the Wawawai Winery. The first place I ever saw your jewelry was at the Prichard. I think all of your jewelry is gorgeous and really are works of art, so thank you for creating!... I know she will love the necklace. I look forward to meeting you too."
Positive feedback from Shyra Hallan on January 13th, 2009
"Thanks so much for delivering the "Bronze Goddess"! My mom is going to love it! I keep finding different sites with your work on them. I have seen great gift ideas for the years ahead. As for Hawaii, I am hoping to get there sometime this summer for a visit. It's been over two years since I was back there. Hope all is well. Thanks again! :) Shyra"
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Past Entwine Jewelry News and Events
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Past Entwine Jewelry News and Events
Holiday Gifting Retreat at the beautiful
Grunewald Guild Retreat and Conference Center November 16th-21st, 2009 in Plain, Washington.
Grunewald Guild Retreat and Conference Center November 16th-21st, 2009 in Plain, Washington.
March, 2010
Very welcoming blog post by “Glancing Girl” announcing my upcoming trunk Show at Second Glance in May, 2010. This event was a huge success which included the delectable Rocket Queen Cupcakes.
Very welcoming blog post by “Glancing Girl” announcing my upcoming trunk Show at Second Glance in May, 2010. This event was a huge success which included the delectable Rocket Queen Cupcakes.
Icicle Arts, After School Arts Program, Silent Auction at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort on November 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm. I have donated Sunset Neckwreath with matching earrings to this very worthwhile arts program. The silent auction is in conjunction with a concert by Andre Feriante.
"Icicle Arts Jewelry Workshop, July 18th"
On July 18th I will be giving a workshop in Leavenworth, Washington at the Barn Beach Reserve. At this workshop participants will have a chance to learn wire crochet using fine gauge silver wire to create a one of kind necklace for themselves or a gift.
The cost is $55
The time will be 10 am-1 pm.
To register please call Anna Percival, 509-668-4663
Bank Left Holiday Open House, 2008
On December 6th, 2008 I took part in another festive Bank Left Holiday show in Palouse, Washington. Up until then, I hadn't really been in the holiday spirit yet. But, Nelson had found the perfect Christmas tree to stand tall in the center of the gallery. The smell of the pine tree combined with the sound of Charlie Brown's Christmas was just what I needed. My holiday collection featured several new delicately crocheted pendants and necklaces in various jewel tones. During the opening I got a chance to visit with Cori Dantini, an amazing artist who filled the tree with whimsical ornaments. Bank Left Christmas Show, 2008
"The Art Faculty", art exhibit, takes place at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, January 27th-February 27th. Opening reception held February 5th. This is the piece I am exhibiting.
NEW Entwine Jewelry is now available in the Wenatchee Valley at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in addition to
The Bank Left Gallery and The Pritchard Art Gallery
NEW Intermediate Wire Crochet Necklace Class added for Winter Quarter, 2010, at Wenatchee Valley College.
WVC Continuing Ed Schedule First class, "Wire Crochet Necklace", starts January 23rd, 2010.
"Prisha, I have meant to write you and let you know how much I enjoyed the class. You are the most patient and gentle teacher I have ever had. I am thrilled to see more classes offered! I am recruiting more participants." ~Martha De Desrochers
NEW Entwine Jewelry is now available in the Wenatchee Valley at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in addition to
The Bank Left Gallery and The Pritchard Art Gallery
NEW Intermediate Wire Crochet Necklace Class added for Winter Quarter, 2010, at Wenatchee Valley College.
WVC Continuing Ed Schedule First class, "Wire Crochet Necklace", starts January 23rd, 2010.
"Prisha, I have meant to write you and let you know how much I enjoyed the class. You are the most patient and gentle teacher I have ever had. I am thrilled to see more classes offered! I am recruiting more participants." ~Martha De Desrochers
Wawawai Canyon Winery Gallery Opening, 2008
I was invited to be a part of a group jewelry show that took place at Wawawai Canyon Winery in Pullman, Washington. The gallery opening was November 20th, 2008 from 6-8 pm. Christine Havens was in charge of the event organization and was responsible for the beautiful postcard design and event display. Wine tasting was also a part of the evenings' highlights. Artists included myself, Anna-Maria Shannon, Ingrid Weber, Theresa Harkins, and Timothy Eli. Here are some of my favorite photos of the evening and of some of my pieces exhibited at the show that continued through the end of December, 2008.
Wawawai Canyon Winery Jewelry Show
