ceramics studio apprentice

DOYLE POTTERY

Mobile, AL Job Details Part-time $10 - $50 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Food provided Qualifications Quality control Fine Arts Clean workspace maintenance Studio Art Arts Hand tools Full Job Description Overview

THIS JOB IS AVAILABLE ASAP, 3 DAYS IN A ROW EACH WEEK ROUTINE, 5 HOURS A DAY MAX AND MIN TIME PER DAY. MEALS FREE, LUNCH AND DINNER. STARTING PAY 50

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EMPLOYMENT STARTS ASAP. OCTOBER 21ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 9TH THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED. ONLY ONE POSITION AVAILABLE APPLY ASAP. DRAWING EXPERIENCE A MUST WITH PHOTOS OF AT LEAST 3 OF YOUR DRAWINGS. HAND EYE COORDINATION A MUST. ANYONE CAN APPLY. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. WORK TIME IS FROM 1PM TO 9PM INCLUDING MEAL TIMES AND BREAKS.

Join our vibrant ceramics studio as a dedicated Apprenticeship Candidate, where you will immerse yourself in the art and science of ceramic creation. This paid apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop hands-on skills in pottery, sculpture, and kiln operation while gaining valuable technical knowledge. You will work closely with Doyle Hickman an experienced ceramics artist, to learn the intricacies of ceramics fabrication in a dynamic studio environment. This role is ideal for passionate individuals with previous ceramics experience, eager to build a foundation in ceramics and ceramic art creating processes through active participation and guided mentorship. Duties Assist in preparing and creating clay artwork, ensuring proper storage and handling Support the operation of kilns, including loading, unloading, and monitoring temperature controls for optimal firing results Use hand tools, calipers, and instruments to perform quality control Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the studio Experience Prior experience or coursework in ceramic arts (recommended but not mandatory) Excellent hand-eye coordination with experience using hand tools (this is mandatory) drawing skills are a must, please send 3 photos of your best drawings when applying in your email (this is mandatory) This apprenticeship is designed to foster growth through active learning, hands-on practice, and mentorship. We welcome motivated candidates eager to develop technical proficiency in ceramics while contributing positively to our creative community. All positions are paid roles committed to supporting your professional development within a safe and inspiring studio environment. Employment is in 5 hour sessions three consecutive days a week meaning three days in a row, and is routine and rescheduling or piling more hours into one day is not possible. do not apply if you do not have three days in a row available to work every week of the year. Cancelations happen only if Doyle Hickman is for some reason out of town. During the 5 hours sessions there are no paid breaks. Work is from 2pm to 7pm with breaks added on in time. There will be at least 2x20 minute breaks every sessions so sessions generally do not end until 7:40pm unless longer or additional breaks are added. A meal will be provided before and after each 5 hour session, if desired by the employee free of charge according to their allergies, taste and food type preference. Meal time for preparation and eating is unpaid. To eat before work arrive by 1pm. Meals after work generally end at 9pm. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are the preferred routine work days, although any three days in a row during the week are available as long as every week. Pay wages start at 10$ per hour non-negotiable and a commission will be added to pay grade of 20% per item sold from the studio. Those who quit or are terminated are no longer able to receive the 20% commission from sales as of the day they quit or are terminated. Prices for items made range from 80$ to about 15000$ from 4 inch items to 37 inch items in the large industrial kiln we will be using. Pay from the commission varies from week to week according to what items sold and for how much. Hourly pay wages will be paid at the end of each work day in cash in full 50$. Commissions are also paid in cash on Fridays from all the sales landed as late as the Wednesday before each commission pay day. Employees will file their own taxes and must declare their own wages themselves. You are considered a partner or subcontractor not an employee on taxes and you are responsible to declare your part separate from Doyle. There is additional time available for the apprentice to make their own items on days off anytime Doyle is available and materials are 3.00$ per pound of finished work.

Pay:

$10.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 per week People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person