Internship Opportunities

Service Description

Sandpoint Ceramics offers unique internship opportunities for individuals looking to deepen their knowledge of ceramics in a professional studio setting. Our internship program is ideal for students, emerging artists, or anyone eager to learn more about the technical and creative aspects of working in a pottery studio. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Studio operations and best practices Clay preparation and recycling Kiln loading, firing, and maintenance Throwing on the potter's wheel Finishing leatherhard work with carving, stamping, trimming, attaching, and underglazing Glaze application techniques and combinations Assisting with classes, workshops, and events Inventory and studio organization Exposure to a variety of ceramic techniques WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: A genuine interest in ceramics and a willingness to learn Strong work ethic and reliability Attention to detail and a sense of responsibility in a shared creative space Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to lift and move 25 to 50 pound boxes of clay on occasion Competence in studio cleaning Previous ceramics experience is helpful but not required BENEFITS: Hands-on experience in a working ceramics studio Mentorship from experienced ceramic artists Studio access for personal work, including clay, glazes, the potter's wheel, slab roller, handbuilding tables, tools, kiln firings, and more Opportunity to participate in community events and sales Immersion in our growing community of potters, handbuilders, and sculptors TRADE This is an unpaid internship that offers an equal trade of studio work time for studio play time. Every hour of work (cleaning, refilling glaze, rolling slabs, pugging clay, throwing pots, glazing projects, loading kilns, etc.) earns an equal hour of open studio (like a membership) for creating your own ceramic work; clay, glaze, and kiln-firings included! The studio is often fast-paced and the duties can be laborious, so we are looking for reliable, hard working individuals with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. It can also be relaxing, fun, and provides a great sense of community. Anyone who likes to work and be around others in a creative environment should inquire further. Sign up on the waitlist now and receive email notifications when openings become available!