Acrylic, Drawing, and/or Watercolor Instructor Wanted in Avon!

Chartpak, Inc; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading art supply company is seeking a part-time Acrylic, Drawing, and/or Watercolor Instructor in Avon, CT. The role involves teaching art classes at the Michaels store, emphasizing realistic techniques in acrylic and watercolor painting. Candidates must be able to effectively market their classes and grow a student base. Compensation includes an hourly rate plus additional pay per student, with a focus on helping students leave with completed artworks. Certification through Grumbacher is required for instructors.

Qualifications

• Instructor must be able to teach realistic acrylic painting and drawing.
• Candidates should be experienced in watercolor techniques.
• A strong ability to market and build a student base is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classes at the Michaels store in Avon, CT.
• Prepare students to finish a painting or drawing in each class.
• Collaborate with Michaels store management on scheduling.

Skills

Ability to paint and/or draw realistically

Ability to teach realistic, acrylic painting

Willingness to market classes

Job description

Acrylic, Drawing, and/or Watercolor Instructor Wanted in Avon!

• Part-time

Chartpak, Inc. is an art and office supply company located in Leeds, MA. Chartpak is the parent company of Grumbacher art supplies, the US distributor of Koh‑I‑Noor drawing supplies, and host of the online artist community, thalo.com.

Watercolor, acrylic painting and/or drawing instructor wanted to teach art classes at the Michaels store in Avon, CT!

This is a part‑time, permanent position. This is a great opportunity for an artist who would like to be able to offer classes, but does not have their own studio space to do so.

We are looking for instructors who:

• have the ability to paint and/or draw realistically
• have the ability to teach realistic, acrylic painting, watercolor and/or drawing classes
• have the willingness to market their classes and build their own student base

Compensation:

FREE Basics: MAKE A Project Classes: Scheduledup to one time per month

• Hourly rate plus $3 per student

Advanced Classes : Acrylic Painting, Watercolor and Drawing Classes:

• Hourly rate plus $7 per student for 6 students in attendance or less
• Hourly rate plus $10 per student for 7 students in attendance or more

*All schedules to be determined between instructor and Michaels store management.

Duration: Classes are two hours in length.

The goal of each class is for students to leave with a finished painting or drawing.

Certification: All Grumbacher art instructors who teach classes at Michaels must become certified through Grumbacher.

TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION (free of charge): Visit jobs.grumbacher.com to start the process.

• Find the store that you would like to apply for by choosing your state from the drop‑down menu at the top of the page.
• Click on the store that you would like to apply for certification
• Read the official job description (at jobs.grumbacher.com)

You will be contacted regarding the next step after we receive and review your online application. If you have questions or require assistance, please respond directly to this ad.

Please note: Certification through Grumbacher is completely independent of the Michaels hiring process. Once certified, you must complete the Michaels employment application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.