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Welcome to Hawaiianvolcanicpottery.com, home of Maui artist and master potter Al Schwartz.

All my ceramic vessels and urns are one of a kind and created in Hawaii.   My studio is situated on the gentle slopes of Haleakala, on the island of Maui.  Being constantly surrounded by amazing natural beauty, I'm always finding new inspirations that fuel my passion for working with the 'aina' (land/earth). 

On this site you will find examples of my pottery including fine art vessels and urns, as well as descriptions of my various techniques.  Most of my work is fired using two very different firings, raku and pit firing. I also developed my own unique techniques called 'raindrop raku' (tm) which utilizes natural drops of rain that fall on the hot surface to create spectacular circular crackle patterns.  And another technique I call 'volcanic pottery' that involves refining various volcanic soils, extracting natural colorants, and creating spectacular surfaces on my pottery.

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to inquire about available purchases or commissions, large or small, please contact me directly.


Aloha,

Al Schwartz






To view my photography please visit http://www.hawaiisbestart.com/

To view my cremation and funeral urn website please visit http://fine-cremationurns.com/
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