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The Donald Schnell Studio on St. John creates
a variety of exciting, handcrafted ceramics, from water fountains, lights,
signs, planters and vases to musical windchimes and dinnerware.
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Proud Caribbean distributors for L&L Kilns, American Art Clay Company & Shimpo Ceramics. Call for a catalog or view their web sites and call, fax or e-mail your order or questions. |
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Dry
Cedar Heights Goldart Clay from Resco
and Kentucky-Tennesssee Stoneware Clay also available
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Studio's creations capture the feel of the islands. Coral sand and melted
glass reproduce the vibrant colors of the rocks and water of the Caribbean.
From raw clay blended with Virgin Islands coral sand each individual
item is created by hand or with the potter's wheel. Each piece
is allowed to dry then fired to 1600 degrees.
 After the first firing each piece is then hand buffed, stained and
glazed before re-firing to 2300 degrees. This produces the final,
extremely hard ceramic and exciting glazes Schnell Studio is know for.
Of course no lead is ever used in Schnell pottery.
To complement his original creations,
Donald Schnell has carefully selected a limited number of hand-blown
glass, stained glass and ceramic pieces from other artists of the islands
and the world.
 St. John moves to a slower tempo
so when visiting the Studio please take your time. Take time to
look, touch and enjoy - ask questions. We love to talk with you
about St. John and our works of art. All purchases can be shipped
anywhere in the world and delivery is guaranteed. major credit
cards are welcome.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Donald Schnell
was born and educated in Michigan. While attending graduate
school in Chicago he studied under acclaimed ceramist, Ruth Duckworth
where he began to develop the individual style he is known for today.
Donald, his wife Deborah, and their three children Abigail, Lucas
and Michael have made St. John their home since 1975.
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