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Freelance Saturday Studio Technician, Melisa Dora

  •  London
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes January 8, 2026
  •  Melisa Dora
  •  info@melisadora.com
  • #Crafts

Description

Job Summary

I’m looking for an experienced studio technician to join the team as a freelance Saturday technician. This role will be shared on a rotating basis with one other assistant, so weekends will alternate.

Job Description

You will be responsible for overseeing drop-in students who attend the studio on Saturday afternoons and work independently on the wheel. This role suits someone confident in a studio setting, with solid technician experience and throwing skills, as students may occasionally need technical guidance.

You'll be joining a lovely, welcoming studio and a supportive team who genuinely look after one another and take pride in caring for the space.

Pay: £15 per hour (above the London Living Wage).
Hours: 1.45-4.45pm
Days: Saturday (alternating with another technician)

Job Requirements

  • Previous experience as a studio technician is essential

  • Proficiency on the pottery wheel and knowledge of throwing techniques

  • Comfortable supervising and supporting students working independently

  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work reliably and responsibly on your own

  • Friendly, approachable, and able to contribute positively to a small team

  • Flexible and available to work alternate Saturdays

  • Saturdays, 1:45pm-4:45pm

  • Alternating weekends with another technician

  • Freelance, part-time role

Job Responsibilities

  • Welcoming, supervising, and supporting drop-in students working on the wheel
  • Offering technical throwing advice when needed

  • Preparing and reclaiming clay

  • Sanding finished work

  • Packaging pieces and orders

  • General studio cleaning and upkeep

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How to Apply

Please send a short introduction about yourself, your experience with ceramics and children, and your availability for next year to [email protected]

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