About the shine studios
April has been a full time creative most of her adult life. For the past 15 years her main focus has been photography, However, during the pandemic she wanted to fulfill her dream to open her own creative studio again, but this time In Los Angeles. Her work is all hand coiled One of a Kind ceramic vessels. They are individually created for their unique size, shapes and textures. Each is then covered in many layers of color, slips, oxides, & custom glazes. Each piece is often fired multiple times to create their unique textures. Fragile to the touch but bold in the st...Read More
Established in 20211stDibs seller since 2023
Featured Pieces
Large White Relics Textured Stoneware Bowl -22" with handles
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Relics Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl, the perfect large sized bowl to use anywhere..especially a kitchen Island. This exquisite piece is handcrafted from stoneware cl...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Woodland Bowl with Handles- one of a kind handmade
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Relics Large Low Stoneware Planter Bowl, the perfect large sized bowl to use anywhere..especially a kitchen Island. This exquisite piece is handcrafted from stoneware cl...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Autumn Fragments Vessel
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. with deep Autumn colors. reminds us of cooler weather, warm fires and toasty nights at home . created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glaz...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Woodland Natural Moon Vessel I
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Organic Woodland moon , where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios,Organic modern vessels are reminiscent...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Glacier Pot - Large Handmade Stoneware vessel
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your interior design projects with the Glacier Pot/ Vase In green glacier tones with lots of texture.
many uses for this planter/ vase vessel by The Shine Studios.
This han...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Artifacts Vase- handmade one of a kind
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New at Shine Studios for Fall 2025 is the Artifact Series of hand-sculpted vases. Each piece, crafted in our Los Angeles studio, is unique, presenting a distinct blend of texture and...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Artifacts Tall Vase- handmade one of a kind
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New at Shine Studios for Fall 2025 is the Artifact Series of hand-sculpted vases. Each piece, crafted in our Los Angeles studio, is unique, presenting a distinct blend of texture and...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Artifacts Moon Vessel I
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New at Shine Studios for Fall 2025 is the Artifact Series of hand-sculpted vases. Each piece, crafted in our Los Angeles studio, is unique, presenting a distinct blend of texture and...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fragments White Ancient Bowl
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Found like an ancient relic.. created from found clay slabs throughout the studio.
Glazed and finished in old world - white glaze with layers of gold, green and more
This han...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Round Organic Natural Moon Vessel I
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Organic Vessel V, where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios,Organic modern vessels are reminiscent of br...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Reef Sculpted Bowl in Cream
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the unparalleled beauty of theWhite Warm tones Reef Series Open Vessel- 20" wide x 12" tall at The Shine Studios. This hand made ceramic vase or bowl for interior design s...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Painted Wings Vase-Moon II
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the Painted 25 Series- Vessel V, where the exploration of handprinted Oxides and custom glazes "collide" to create captivating art. At The Shine Studios, we adore its FRESH ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
