by Carole Epp | Apr 16, 2019 | job posting
LOAM Clay Studio is accepting applications for the position of ‘Ceramic Designer & Studio Manager’. This is a 35-40hrs. per week paid position.
LOAM Clay studio is a growing ceramic centre in Hintonburg, an Ottawa neighbourhood known for its vibrant arts community. The studio offers all levels of pottery classes and studio space for independent work. We design and produce dinnerware for restaurants as well as sell our own brand of pottery. We also carry pottery supplies which are available in the studio and online.
LOAM is currently growing its production capacity for in-house designs and custom work for restaurants and individuals.
Applicants must have a solid foundation in the ceramic arts, experience managing a ceramic studio and an eagerness to be an integral part of a growing pottery studio. As the business is growing rapidly, all employees have a broad range of responsibilities. The successful applicant will have a significant roll in defining the future direction of the business.
This position requires a physically strong and motivated individual. Specific duties will include, efficiently managing the studio, teaching classes & workshops, designing and making tableware.
Successful applicants must have a passion for working with clay.
The following skills are assets for applicants in order of priority.
- Very strong throwing abilities
- Handbuilding
- Design
- Teaching
- Firing
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Studio Management
- Cost/Profit Awareness
- Customer Relations
- Photography
- Social Media
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CAD
- Mold making
- Slip casting
- Glaze development
- Retail
- Bilingual
Interested applicants should send their CV and digital portfolio or website to [email protected] by April 30th, 2019 . The salary will be commensurate with experience.
https://loamclaystudio.ca/blogs/news/we-are-hiring-ceramic-designer-studio-manager
by Carole Epp | Sep 29, 2016 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, technical tuesday
LOAM
Clay studio is a growing pottery business in the heart of Hintonburg,
an Ottawa neighbourhood known for its vibrant arts community.
The
position will be for a minimum 20hours per week. Applicants must have a
solid foundation in the ceramics arts and an eagerness to further
develop their skills. This position requires a physically strong and
motivated individual. Specific duties will include, maintaining a clean
and dust free environment in the studio, loading and unloading the kiln,
recycling clay, providing technical support to open studio potters,
assisting with classes and workshops, and providing friendly customer
services to visitors and shoppers.
The following skills are assets for applicants who may wish to expand their role at LOAM.
– strong throwing skills
– teaching experience
– Fluency in French
– Slip casting
– Glaze development
– Retail Sales
– Handbuilding
– Design
– Mold making
– Photography
Interested applicants should send their CV and digital portfolio to
[email protected]
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LOAM Clay Studio
7A Hamilton Avenue North
by Carole Epp | Nov 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
LOAM Clay Studio
OPENING PARTY NOVEMBER 23rd, 2012, 7:00pm!
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
LOAM Clay Studio is a new pottery studio opening in Ottawa’s vibrant
Hintonburg area. It is located at the corner of Hamilton and Armstrong.
The studio offers pottery classes and workshops for all levels. LOAM also rents studio time to potters with some experience.
The studio is owned by Nina Marchewka and Sarah Fulford. Nina and Sarah are both longtime members of The Gladstone Clayworks Co-operative. They bring over 25 years each of pottery experience to LOAM Clay Studio.
Nina and Sarah will be showing and selling their work in the LOAM Clay Studio gallery.
Michele Macdonald
will be LOAM’s only full time member as well as LOAM’s Glaze Tech.
Michele brings a wealth of in depth knowledge with her that will benefit
the studio.
LOCATION
7A HAMILTON AVE N
OTTAWA ON K1Y 1B4
[email protected]
www.loamclaystudio.ca
