— Odyssey Clayworks —

https://www.odysseyclayworks.com/opportunities

Location: Asheville, NC

Length: Summer Short Term: 11-13 Weeks (June-August) — Long Term: 1.5 - 3 years

Housing: None

Kilns: 1 electric test kiln, 818 electric kiln, 1 1027 electric kiln, 6 1227 electric kilns, 1 Geil downdraft gas kiln, 1 salt/soda kiln, and 1 Raku kiln

Expenses: Materials and firing at 50% off

Funding/Stipend:

• Discounts on clay purchases and firing costs

• Short Term residents receive $360/week stipend

• Quarter and half scholarships available

Workspace: Private studio space

Responsibilities: Summer Short Term: Assist Odyssey’s kids clay camp 20 hours/week and is a paid position; duties include assisting instructors, working with children, firing kilns, mixing glazes, cleaning, organizing supplies and general studio maintenance — Long Term: Work a regular 8hr shift once a week. Additional hours may be necessary for workshops, special events and meetings. Residents act as representatives of Odyssey and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to execute responsibilities thoroughly and efficiently. Duties include assisting instructors and students, firing kilns, mixing glazes and general studio maintenance

Number of Residents: 6 long term residents and 3 summer short term residents

Additional Opportunities:

• Participate in/assist classes and workshops

• Attend visiting artist lectures

• 50% off classes

• Paid teaching opportunities

• Group critiques and trips

• Display space and gallery sales opportunities

• Group gallery show

• Access to a photo room

• Participate biannually in the river arts district studio stroll

• Recieve training for kiln loading and firing

• Free glaze and clay testing

• Mentorship available to assist in professional development (ie. taxes, holes in schooling, business plan building, ext.)