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
Low Wide Moody Black Free Form Hand Made VaseII- IV
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Moody Lava Moon Collector, available exclusively at The Shine Studios. This large, hand-coiled vase features a matte finish with layers of heavy clay and slip and add...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Awakening Handmade Vase Dark Large I- April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Getting ready for SPRING 2026! Starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier times. this one is a ....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Awakening Handmade Vase Large II- April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Getting ready for SPRING 2026! Starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier times. this on...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Awakening Handmade Vase Large I- April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Getting ready for SPRING 2026! Starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier times. this on...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Jug shaped Vessel by April Johnston, Hand-Crafted Stoneware, USA
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
First firing of 2026 is out of the Kiln!! starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier tim...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Pot with Handles in Color by April Johnston
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
.The unique, highly textured, rustic ceramic pottery piece features a big belly design and a rough, eroded surface with a mix of earthy tones and white accents.
each one is hand pai...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Vase in Color by April Johnston, Hand-Crafted Stoneware, USA
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
.The unique, highly textured, rustic ceramic pottery piece features a big belly design and a rough, eroded surface with a mix of earthy tones and white accents.
each one is hand pai...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Artifacts Vase- handmade one of a kind large moon in Bronze
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
New at Shine Studios for Fall 2026.. dark bronze Moon is the Artifact Series of hand-sculpted vases. Each piece, crafted in our Los Angeles studio, is unique, presenting a distinct b...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Vase In Deep Ochre by April Johnston, Hand-Crafted Stoneware, USA
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
First firing of 2026 is out of the Kiln!! starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier tim...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Pedastal Bowl I by April Johnston, Hand-Crafted Stoneware, USA
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
First firing of 2026 is out of the Kiln!! starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier tim...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Amphora Vase II by April Johnston, Hand-Crafted Stoneware, USA
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
First firing of 2026 is out of the Kiln!! starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier tim...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Organic Modern Amphora Vase by April Johnston, Hand-Crafted Stoneware, USA
By April Johnston
Located in Van Nuys, CA
First firing of 2026 is out of the Kiln!! starting 2026 with some vessels of Spiritual Natural. All hand etched, painted with oxides and reminiscent of artists hands from earlier tim...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
