Evening Glassblowing & Flameworking Instructor

Glass Art Society Inc; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Luke Adams Glassblowing Studio in Norwood, MA is seeking a skilled Glassblower to join our team as an evening instructor. You will teach glassblowing techniques to guests, shape pumpkins and other objects, and guide students through hands-on projects in a fast-paced studio environment.

Responsibilities include crafting pumpkins, paperweights, flowers, cups, and vases while maintaining equipment and enforcing safety standards. Join our growing team to create memorable experiences for our students.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic glassblowing techniques.
• Previous instructing experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced line-work environment.
• Understanding of the physical demands of a hot workshop.
• Ability to collaborate in a team while staying self-motivated.
• Strong time-management skills are essential.
• Experience working with molten glass.
• Flameworking and fused glass knowledge is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Shape and mold glass into pumpkins, paperweights, pumpkin-paperweights, flowers, cups and vases and more.
• Teach Friday evenings and Saturday mornings/evenings 4 to 8 hour shifts (weekday evenings possible).
• Operate and maintain glassblowing equipment, ensuring tools are in good working condition.
• Perform quality checks on finished products and complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace with safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Glassblowing basics

Instructing experience

Fast-paced line work

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety awareness

Molten glass handling

Flameworking knowledge

Job description

Luke Adams Glassblowing Studio in Norwood, MA is seeking a skilled Glassblower to join our team as an evening instructor. You will teach glassblowing techniques to guests, shape pumpkins and other objects, and guide students through hands-on projects in a fast-paced studio environment.

Responsibilities include crafting pumpkins, paperweights, flowers, cups, and vases while maintaining equipment and enforcing safety standards. Join our growing team to create memorable experiences for our students.