job posting: Lab Technician Ceramics

by | Apr 9, 2019 | job posting

Department: Arts

Location: Newtown campus

Approximately 12 hours per week during the academic year. The Ceramics Lab Assistant is a support position that benefits students and instructors in Ceramics. It is under the supervision of the Ceramics Coordinator. It requires familiarity with the day-to-day operation of the Ceramics studio. Primary responsibilities include scheduled time for open labs, accounting of consumable materials, operating ceramics equipment, safety mentoring, organization and clean-up of studio, monitoring of facilities, and inventorying chemicals/equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

A pre-placement physical is required.

Hourly Range: $16.5391 – $17.6968 (depending upon experience above the minimum requirements)

Application Deadline: 4/19/2019 (4:00pm)

Minimum Requirements Include:

  • High School Diploma or general equivalency (Bachelor’s preferred) with proven experience with ceramics.
  • 1 year job related experience.
  • Proven experience with loading and firing gas and electric kilns.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse student population.

Apply for Lab Assistant – Ceramics

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Flora & Fauna @ Blacksmith Country General

by | Apr 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

April 12 – 26, 2019

Flora & Fauna is a multi media exhibition celebrating the start of spring and living things from big to small! Each Canadian artist has been invited to submit works highlighting creatures and natural elements in a range of materials: metal, clay, paper, mixed media, textiles, wood and found objects. Join us for the opening and artist reception on Saturday, April 13 from 7-9pm.

Invited Artists:
Amber Aasman, Andrea Vuletin, Christina Obuch, Dayna Gedney, Jenny Pulling,
Kaitlyn Brennan, Lesley Bergen, Olga Wieczorek, Thea Haines

Exhibition Details and Location:
Black & Smith, 2633 Jerseyville Rd W, Jerseyville ON
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