— Wesleyan Potters —
https://www.wesleyanpotters.com/opportunities/internship-residency/
Location: Middletown, CT
Length: Long Term: 6 months (June- end of December)
Housing: None
Kilns: 1 Down draft kiln, 1 Alpine kiln, 7 Electric kilns and 1 Raku kiln
Expenses: None
Funding/Stipend: $1,800/month stipend and $100/month materials stipend
Workspace: Shared designated workspace in the studio
Responsibilities: Work 12-15 hours/wk under the direction of the studio manager including: loading, firing and unloading kilns, studio maintenance and cleanup, equipment maintenance, clay recycling, assist with student and member requests and assist in the gallery or office when necessary
Number of Residents: 1 artist
Additional Opportunities:
Other media present (metal work and fiber arts)
Free use of materials Wesleyan Potters has in stock, specialty materials can be acquired with resident’s materials stipend
Training in firing their kilns
Paid summer teaching opportunity
Participation in the Wesleyan Potters annual holiday sale
A solo gallery show
Large artisanal community comprised of a wide age range from 8 to 100 years old and experience range from 0 to 25+ years making in ceramics
Front door entryway and stairs to the fibers studio
Main entrance
Past workshop pieces
Past workshop artists
Studio kitchen and dining area
Key Members wheel throwing studio
Key Members studio
Key Members hand building studio
Jewelry and metals studio
Clay reclaim space
Main wheel throwing and hand building studio
Main ceramic studio
Main hall - To the right: Key Members studio and metals studio - To the left: the main ceramics studio and kiln room
Storage shelves
Main ceramics studio
Glaze lab
Glaze lab and spray booth
Main ceramic studio
Kiln room
Kiln room
Electric kilns and gas kiln
Gas kiln
Gas kiln
Kiln equipment
Kiln furniture
Glazed work storage