Part-Time Studio Assistant - Glazing & Firing
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About the Role
We are looking for a Part-Time Studio Assistant with prior pottery glazing experience to handle the glazing and firing of customer pottery. This is a hands-on production role suited for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable and comfortable working independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Glaze pottery according to our glazing standards.
- Prepare pottery and glazes for firing, including cleaning and ensuring kiln-safe bases.
- Load and unload the kiln safely and operate it according to our firing programmes.
- Monitor firing cycles and maintain records of kiln loads and firing results.
- Inspect finished pieces for glaze defects, cracks, blisters, pinholes and other firing issues.
- Identify and report damaged pottery or unusual glaze/firing results.
- Keep the glazing and kiln areas, tools and equipment clean and organised.
- Assist with glaze and kiln supply inventory when required.
- Follow all studio safety procedures.
Requirements
- Prior hands-on pottery glazing experience is required.
- Experience with kiln operation and firing is strongly preferred.
- Good understanding of basic ceramic glazing and firing processes.
- Careful and detail-oriented, with a strong eye for consistency.
- Able to follow processes accurately and work independently.
- Comfortable with hands-on, repetitive work.
- Reliable, organised and responsible.
- Physically able to handle pottery and kiln shelves safely.
Training will be provided on our glazing standards, firing programmes and studio procedures.