4/6/2024 Shimpo Wheel RK Whisper for sale

Details: Lightly used Wheel bought in 2017. In great condition. Model RK-Whisper 115V. You can see photos here: https://www.facebook.com/sgottula/posts/pfbid02ZyoqzA1DnyiPw6zEwLt2H1oX2wDRwE91v1rptVb5VDVRBcLfHawdmm2jofqryDFl

$750

Contact information: gottula@me.com

4/2/2024 Hiring Ceramic Studio Manager

Details: Ilwaco Artworks is a sister location for Sou'wester Arts Non-Profit. We are a community ceramics studio, workshop space and art gallery situated in a historic building in the picturesque, seaside town of Ilwaco Washington. We opened in Spring of 2023 and we have since hosted an array of artist-led workshops, community clay plays, and Sou'wester Arts Week!

We are seeking a ceramics studio manager with teaching and ceramics studio experience.

Summary of Essential Functions:
Manage the ceramics studio.
Teach workshops & Clay Plays.
Work with Sou'wester Arts and Sou'wester Staff to develop and implement programming that realizes vision and purpose.
Minimum qualifications:

Teaching experience on ceramic handbuilding.
Mandatory ceramics studio & kiln operation experience.
Three to five years of related professional work experience.
Demonstrated expertise in the safe operation and maintenance of a wide variety of ceramic processes and equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities include:

General cleanliness, safety and order of the ceramic studio.
Maintaining and ordering supplies for the studio.
Developing projects curriculum.
Teach workshops/series/clay plays.
Load/unload kiln.
Glazing participant works.
Shipping visiting participant finished works.
Host studio members during self-guided open studio hours.
Orientation of new members about the proper use of the studio space and handbuilding techniques.
Kiln firings. Preparing, loading & unloading bisque/glazing firings, including glazing as needed.
Host private events.
Maintaining administrative systems related to firing student/member work, clay inventory, clay play contacts, workshop attendants, tracking work, shipping, and others as necessary.
Representing the Ceramic studio and Sou'wester arts at certain community events.
Managing ceramic workshop series with local and visiting artist teachers.
Capturing photos of events and studio for social media.
Skills & Abilities:

A demonstrated knowledge of materials and techniques used in ceramics processes and practices.
Knowledge of ceramics equipment operation and maintenance; material forming; and firing methods including kiln construction.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical and conceptual developments in the field of ceramic art and design.
Demonstrated comprehension of ceramic materials, glaze and clay body formulation
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people and ages.
Benefits:

Simple IRA
Clearly defined personal studio use
50% off workshops
Staff discounts on lodging, retail & sauna use
30 hrs/week including weekends.
$23+/hr DOE.
ilwacoartworks@gmail.com
ilwacoartworks.org

Name: Sora Blu

Email Address: souwestertv@gmail.com

Contact information: souwesterlodge@gmail.com

4/2/2024

Name: Paul Lewing

Email Address: pjlewing@comcast.net

I am:: Offering something for sale or donation

Short summary/title of your ad: For Sale: Kiln, Wheel, Slip Equipment, Table

Details: Olympic 23" electric kiln. Old but lightly used, Dawson Kilnsitter, no computer. Also 2 whole shelves, several 1/2 shelves, assorted stilts.
Shampoo RK2 wheel. From 1973, so it's built like a tank.
Slip pump and blunger
Wedging table. Solid wood
Call for details and prices.

Contact information: 360-704-8815

3/13/24 Studio Mate Wanted

Name: Anika Major

Email Address: anikajmajor@gmail.com

Details: 400 SQ FT shared private studio in Georgetown, looking for a studio mate!
$515 per month, 24/7 access. Skutt KM 1227 kiln available for firings.

All utilities and WIFI included, trash and recycling on site. Month to month rental. Small fee for firing production work, shared firings are free.

Photos and more details available on my website!
https://www.anikamajor.com/studio

Contact information: anikaJmajor@gmail.com / 210-416-7172