Please note: the apprenticeship is currently full. I will be looking for a new apprentice to start in the Summer of 2024. Please fill out the form below and I will be in touch when I begin reviewing applications in the Spring of 2024.

The goal of this apprenticeship is to learn and understand the practical, administrative, and creative work involved in running a professional ceramics studio. The apprentice is expected to be self-motivated, observant, and proactive. They should take initiative to complete their tasks independently, ask for instruction when needed, and make the smooth and efficient operation of the studio their first priority. Experienced is required; applicants should have a solid foundation in ceramics and be clear about their commitment to pursuing a career as a potter.

Apprentice tasks include, but are not limited to:

Preparing and recycling clay

Mixing and preparing glazes and slips

Studio cleaning and upkeep (vacuuming, mopping, trash removal, recycling, etc)

Loading and unloading bisque kilns

Assisting with glazing

Assisting with loading and firing the gas kiln

Sanding, washing, pricing, and packing finished work.

Organization and inventory of materials and supplies

Assisting with local exhibitions, sales, and shows

The apprentice will receive studio space, unlimited access to materials, equipment, and firing, regular formal critiques of their work, and occasional lessons and instruction. The apprentice is expected to put substantial time and effort into developing their own creative skills and creating a body of work reflective of their training. They will be introduced and connected to the larger ceramics community here in Western Massachusetts and as their work matures and develops they may have the opportunity to display and sell their work at studio sales and exhibitions.