Mark Ascended on mon 1 sep 03
Now I have to apologize; I'm attempting to start a discussion thread that
has nothing to do with sex, hating big buisnesses, or enabling complaints in
general. However I am willing to discuss any combination of the three if
you can give me a hand.
And please, tust me on this, it's worth reading to the end.
My name is Owen and I'm looking for a position as an assistant/apprentice to
a studio potter. Well, that's not entirely true; I'll also work as an
instructor, intern, studio monkey or other such position. Basically I'd
like to work with someone who knows what they are doing, or at least knows
enough that they can look like they know what they doing.
I have a BFA in studio art (ceramics), and over two years professional
experience working in some of the largest and most respected studios and
production shops. I have done everything from running RAM presses, mixing
slip and clay, making production molds, throwing for workshop demos, to
monitoring glaze production and quality (400gal+). I could go on, but that
would just get boring.
And so everyone I'd like to ask for your help please. If you know of any
openings, potters in need of help, really good links or classifieds, please
point me that way or help me to get in touch. Getting out there and getting
started is tough, and any help I can get is pure gold. Oh, and I'm not
limited just to the US, I'd like to go internationally if possible. So if
anyone has any info on working with clay abroad, please, please help.
So please, sell me to your friends. I come cheap (I'll work for room and
board if the position is right), I can relocate to any location, and I'm
young, able, and knowledgeable. Yes, all this and more could be yours (or
theirs).
My resume and digital portfolio are available upon demand. And please,
pester me with questions/comments/suggestions anytime. It will only help.
Thank you for your time everyboday, I sincerely appreciate it.
Owen K.
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Hollis Engley on tue 2 sep 03
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Ascended
>
> My name is Owen and I'm looking for a position as an assistant/apprentice
to
> a studio potter.
Owen: Around here (southeastern Mass.), I know that Chris Gustin in South
Dartmouth hires young pottery/ceramic folks to work in his studio. I think
he does it on a one- or two-year basis, but don't hold me to that. He's well
worth contacting. A good guy, very talented, has a custom tile business in
addition to the pottery/sculpture studio space and an anagama that is fired
twice a year, more or less. Look up his website at gustinceramics.com and
e-mail him.
Was in Wales a couple of winters ago and Micki Schloessingk's American
assistant was just finishing up his time with her. I think she brings in
people for a year or two to work with her. I have no idea about the
arrangements, but she's on the Gower Peninsula in south Wales, a lovely
place. And she's a nice person and makes terrific pots. She has a website at
mickisaltglaze.co.uk. You can e-mail her through the site.
That's two, anyway. Good luck.
Hollis Engley
Hatchville Pottery
Falmouth, Mass.
hengley@cape.com
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