{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6837a0f3c5aab2efa0eedf76","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6837a0f3c5aab2efa0eedf76","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6837a0f3c5aab2efa0eedf76","title":"Pottery Camp Instructor","description":"About the role\nCreative Hands Studio is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Pottery Camp Instructor to lead our 5-day full-week pottery camp this summer June 15 to August 30. You'll introduce young artists to the wonderful world of clay — from hand-building basics to wheel throwing — all within our fully equipped pottery studio in Bothell. Each week features a unique theme and project set, giving returning campers a fresh experience every time.\nWhat you'll do\nPlan and lead daily pottery projects tied to each week's unique theme, progressing campers through building, decorating, and finishing techniques.\nTeach foundational clay techniques including hand-building (pinch, coil, slab) and introduce wheel throwing at age-appropriate levels.\nGuide campers through surface decoration, glazing, and finishing — explaining how pieces will be fired in the kiln.\nManage clay prep, tool setup, and studio cleanup each day — maintaining a safe and well-organized workspace.\nMonitor drying and greenware stages throughout the week to ensure pieces are kiln-ready by Friday.\nCreate a warm, encouraging studio culture where campers feel proud of their work and confident to experiment with clay.\nCommunicate with parents and coordinate with studio staff for smooth daily operations and camper pick-up.\nWhat we're looking for\nRequired: Hands-on experience with ceramics and pottery — hand-building and/or wheel throwing.\nRequired: Experience teaching or working with children in a camp, studio, or classroom environment.\nRequired: Familiarity with studio safety, clay handling, glaze application, and basic kiln awareness.\nPreferred: Background in ceramics, fine arts, or art education at a college or professional level.\nPatient, creative, and energetic — someone who can make the mess and magic of clay genuinely fun for young artists.\nAbility to pass a background check (required for all youth-serving staff).\nPerks & details\nFully equipped pottery studio\nWeekly schedule flexibility\nCollaborative, supportive team\nDiscounts on CHS classes & events\nHow to apply\nSend your resume and a brief note about your pottery or ceramics experience to info@creativehandsstudio.net with the subject line \"Pottery Camp Instructor.\" Photos of your own ceramic work are very welcome!\nPay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour\nWork Location: In person","company":"Creative Hands Studio","rawCompany":"creative hands studio","city":"Bothell","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:25:18.980Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9195.05","title":"Potters, Manufacturing","slug":"potters-manufacturing"},{"code":"27-1012.00","title":"Craft Artists","slug":"craft-artists"},{"code":"25-3021.00","title":"Self-Enrichment Teachers","slug":"self-enrichment-teachers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"611610","title":"Fine Arts Schools","slug":"fine-arts-schools"},{"code":"721214","title":"Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)","slug":"recreational-and-vacation-camps-except-campgrounds"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Pottery Camp Instructor","description":"About the role\nCreative Hands Studio is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Pottery Camp Instructor to lead our 5-day full-week pottery camp this summer June 15 to August 30. 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