Slip & Throw Studios

Ceramics Studio Technician

  • £28,000 a year
  • Part-time
  • On-site
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Closes Tue 15 Dec

About the role

Slip & Throw Studios is a shared ceramics studio with forty members, evening classes and a small shop, in a former print works just off Deptford High Street.

As our technician you will load and fire the kilns, mix glazes, reclaim clay, keep the wheels and tools in good order and help members troubleshoot their work. You will also support class tutors on busy evenings.

Some ceramics experience helps, whether from a course, a degree or years of evening classes, and we will train you on our kilns and glaze recipes. Careful, patient and practical matters most.

Three days a week (24 hours). The salary is the full-time equivalent and is paid pro rata. Free studio membership is included.

What you’ll do

  • Load, fire and unload kilns
  • Mix and test glazes
  • Reclaim clay and maintain wheels and tools
  • Support members and class tutors

What we’re looking for

  • Some ceramics experience
  • Careful, practical and patient
  • Comfortable lifting and cleaning
  • Happy to work one evening a week

Benefits

  • Free studio membership and shelf space
  • Firing for your own work
  • Paid holiday pro rata
  • Training on kilns and glaze chemistry

Interview process

  • Short chat at the studio
  • Practical session (paid, two hours)
  • Offer within a week

Skills

  • Kiln firing
  • Glaze mixing
  • Clay reclaim
  • Studio maintenance
  • Health and safety

Where you’ll work

Slip & Throw Studios

Slip & Throw Studios, Deptford High Street, Deptford, London, United Kingdom

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Slip & Throw Studios

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