Celebrate St. Croix: Mitchell Larsen Studio

Where Glass Art Meets Island Heart

If you’ve ever wandered through Christiansted and spotted a shop bursting with color and sparkle, there’s a good chance it was Mitchell Larsen Studio. It’s the kind of place you step into “just to look” and somehow walk out with something you can’t stop smiling at.

For me, Mitchell Larsen isn’t just a shop. It’s one of those spots that feels like a love letter to St. Croix. Every piece of glass art seems to carry a little bit of the island’s light and personality.

What You’ll Find Inside Mitchell Larsen Studio

The studio is best known for its hand-painted glass pieces, sun catchers, plates, ornaments, that capture everything from sea turtles and hibiscus blooms to playful island maps.

Each design feels like a mix of artistry and storytelling, perfectly balancing color, craft, and Caribbean charm.

It’s not just the art, though. The space itself is warm and inviting, with that mix of creativity and welcome you only get from people who truly love what they do.

Art That Feels Like Home

One of my favorite things about Mitchell Larsen’s work is how it connects you to a memory or feeling. Maybe it’s a Christmas ornament with Buck Island on it that reminds you of your first sail there, or a sun catcher that makes you think of an afternoon swim in Cane Bay.

These pieces don’t just decorate a room, they start conversations, and they carry a bit of the island’s spirit wherever they go.

A Local Legacy

Mitchell Larsen Studio has been part of St. Croix’s creative heartbeat for decades.

The studio was led by Jan Mitchell Larsen, a sculptor and glass artist whose work appears in the Smithsonian, the Thompson Museum, and public spaces across the Virgin Islands, alongside her husband Steffen Larsen, a photographer whose “Photographics” are also featured in the gallery.

Jan studied sculpture and design at the Philadelphia College of Art and was inducted into the Virgin Islands Women’s Hall of Fame in 2007.

Her public works include the “Lady of Justice” bronze at the U.S. Federal Court Building on St. Croix and a bust of President Franklin D. Roosevelt unveiled during the 2007 Veterans Day rededication of the Roosevelt Veterans Memorial Park on St. Thomas.

That legacy and artistry are baked into every piece.

When you pick up something from the shop, you’re not just buying glass, you’re holding a little slice of island history, shaped by people who poured their hearts into their craft.

Planning Your Visit

• Where: 2000 Company Street, Christiansted, St. Croix 00820

• Phone: (340) 719-1000

• What to Bring: Curiosity, time to browse, and maybe a list of friends or family who’d love an island-made gift.

• Bonus: If you happen to see the artists at work, stay a while. The process of painting and firing glass is mesmerizing.

Why I Love It

Every time I leave Mitchell Larsen Studio, I feel like I’ve taken a piece of St. Croix with me. It’s the kind of place that makes you grateful to live here, and excited to share that feeling with others.

If you’re looking for more local gems like Mitchell Larsen, I’ve got plenty to share. And if you have any questions about St. Croix, you can reach out to me. Talk to you soon!