Woodhaven Glass Apprenticeship Program

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Program Description
The apprenticeship program is a professional development opportunity for emerging artists who have work experience in a glass blowing studio. Our program helps artists prepare the apprentice as a glass artists and entrepreneur. This program trains individuals in studio operations, retail operations, equipment, working process, and glass blowing.

Apprentice Responsibilities
Hours:  Up to 20 hours per week 

   *   Daily Studio Setup to include maintaining a clean work area, setting up the shop for production, and cleaning the shop area at the beginning and end of each day
  *   Maintaining the shop area, cold shop, pipes, tools, and molds
  *   Learning to charge the furnace and providing basic equipment care
 *   Provide the necessary cold work for pieces created by students.
 *   Maintain a safe work environment following all protocol and safety standards
 *   Meet and maintain a high level of respect for customers and co-workers while representing the company during the working day
 *   Conduct training classes for beginners and intermediate glass enthusiast.
 *   All other assigned duties
The apprentice will work up to 20 hours/week as hot shop assistants and class instructor.  The apprentice will have a minimum of 8 hours/week to focus on making their own work after hours.
 

Wages/Benefits
Compensation: $ To Be Discussed 

The apprentice will receive: 

* 70% of the sale for their work that is sold in the Woodhaven Glass retail store. 

* 100% of the sale of their work that is sold at off-site glass shows. 

* 70% of class fees they teach.

Studio Time: a minimum of 8 hours per week.