Ceramics Instructor (Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding)

Ootb; Richmond; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

OOTB Art Studio in Richmond, BC invites a passionate Ceramics Instructor to lead beginner-friendly wheel throwing and handbuilding classes for adults, teens, and private events.

You will provide demonstrations, adapt to learners, maintain studio safety, and foster a welcoming, collaborative environment while collaborating with studio leadership to improve classes and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in wheel throwing and/or handbuilding.
• Ability to teach beginners in a clear and encouraging manner.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Teach wheel throwing and handbuilding classes for adults, teens, and private events.
• Provide clear demonstrations and hands-on coaching.
• Adapt instruction to different skill levels and learning styles.
• Set up, reset, and organize workstations, tools, and materials.
• Label and organize student work through drying, firing, glazing, and pickup.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio environment.
• Communicate class expectations, firing timelines, and glaze options.
• Create a friendly and welcoming experience for students and guests.
• Collaborate with studio leadership to improve classes and studio operations.

Skills

Wheel throwing

Handbuilding

Teaching beginners

Communication

Job description

Role Summary

OOTB Art Studio is seeking a passionate and reliable Ceramics Instructor to lead beginner-friendly wheel throwing and handbuilding classes. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching, creating a welcoming environment, and helping students build confidence in ceramics while maintaining studio standards and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach wheel throwing and handbuilding classes for adults, teens, and private events.
• Provide clear demonstrations and hands-on coaching.
• Adapt instruction to different skill levels and learning styles.
• Set up and reset workstations, tools, and materials.
• Label and organize student work for drying, bisque firing, glazing, and pickup.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized studio environment.
• Communicate class expectations, firing timelines, and glaze options.
• Create a friendly and welcoming experience for students and guests.
• Collaborate with studio leadership to improve classes and studio operations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in wheel throwing and/or handbuilding.
• Ability to teach beginners in a clear and encouraging manner.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Evening and weekend availability preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of glazing techniques and ceramic processes.
• Experience with kiln loading and firing procedures.
• Experience teaching youth programs, workshops, or private events.
• Photography, videography, or social media content creation skills are an asset.

What We Offer

• A creative and supportive studio environment.
• Flexible part-time scheduling.
• Opportunities for growth within a community-focused art studio.
• A collaborative and inspiring space for artists and makers.