I was born in Vietnam in a small farm away from the city surrounded by nature. I remember exploring the country in awe of nature’s beauty. At the age of 10, my family and I immigrated to the United States to the Bay Area. Art has been a part of me as far back as I can remember. Since I was a little girl, I devoted my free time to painting and drawing. I knew that I would study art and received my Bachelors Degree in fine arts from San Francisco State University in 2001.
During my time at college I discovered ceramics and fell in love with the medium. I taught ceramics at Kids’N’Clay to young children for six years. Teaching art to children was the most gratifying and joyous experience of my life. I learned so much about embracing the playfulness of art and continue to exude that in my work today. I discovered jewelry making after a good friend taught me how to make a bracelet. I have been hooked since then and have been making jewelry for the past 10 years along side with my ceramics. I am grateful to be able to find balance between this two mediums. Clay is a physical labor of love, while jewelry making is my meditative release.
All of my work is inspired by the beauty of nature with a whimsical twist. I hope my work brings infinite joy & happiness to this world.
The Idea
B Van Soi Ceramics and Jewelry is nature inspired, timeless and perfect for the woman who lives a vibrant life.
Style & Quality
My materials are carefully sourced so only the best materials such as freshwater pearls, gemstones, silver and gold-filled materials are used to create my jewelry pieces.
Ceramics are mostly crafted on the potter’s wheel, while some are hand-built. All materials are fired in an electric kiln at cone 5, at a temperature of 2167 degrees.
Each piece is personally handcrafted from our home studio. Every creation is my pride and joy. I stand behind my work to ensure that customer satisfaction is guaranteed.
100% Handmade
Specializing in one-of -a-kind pieces hand crafted with the finest materials. A true labor of love, there is a little piece of Brenda in every piece produced.
Since no molds are used to create my work, each piece is one of a kind, with it’s own unique personality that touches hearts and makes people smile.
Whether you are purchasing a piece from my collections for yourself, family, or friend, I will do my best to ensure that your jewelry or ceramics arrives safely to your door and can be a piece that you can treasure for decades to come.