Art Rickshaw is building a roster of freelance artists to lead creative workshops in creative spaces such as museums, galleries and community centres as well as social spaces such as pubs, bars and caf s across London. We run artist-led sessions where participants create something special, engaging in a variety of mediums - resin coasters, batik fabric, fluid art, pottery, watercolour botanicals. Our artists don't need formal teaching experience, but they do need to be comfortable guiding 12-20 people through a hands-on activity in a social setting. We handle everything else: venue partnerships, ticket sales, marketing, all materials, setup logistics and cleanup support. You arrive and lead the session! We're particularly interested in artists working in: Sessions typically run 1.5-2.5 hours on weekday evenings or weekends. We're building a regular programme, so we hope to offer this as ongoing freelance work, instead of a one-off. We're a South Asian creative collective founded in Kolkata in 2016, now expanding across London. We believe art belongs in everyday spaces, not behind gallery walls. If that resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. Fee: £80 - £240 per session depending on activity, duration and complexity. - Based in London with willingness to travel across zones for sessions - Lead artist-led workshops for groups of 12-20 people in pub, bar and caf venues across London To register your expression of interest, please email [email protected] with the following by 16 April Thursday, 11:59 PM: Include: We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within two weeks. Sessions begin spring 2026. Please feel free to contact us for any questions on [email protected] By applying, you consent to Art Rickshaw storing your details for recruitment purposes. We won’t share your data with third parties.Job Summary
Job Description
- Painting (acrylics, watercolour, gouache, soft pastels)
- Fluid art and pour painting
- Resin art (coasters, clocks, trays, jewellery)
- Pottery, ceramics and ceramic glazing
- Textile crafts (batik, block printing, tie and dye, screen printing)
- Drawing (life drawing, charcoal, urban sketching)
- Craft (string art, dot mandala, tote bag painting, lino printing)
- Neon and UV painting
- Any other hands-on craft that works in a relaxed social settingJob Requirements
- Confident leading a group of 12-20 complete beginners through a hands-on creative activity
- Comfortable working in formal settings (museums, community centres, galleries) as well as informal social settings (pubs, bars, caf s)
- Flexible availability for evening and/or weekend sessions
- Portfolio or examples of your work (Instagram, website or images)
- Comfortable engaging a room
- Public liability insurance (PLI) preferred - or willingness to obtain it. We can discuss cover arrangements
- DBS check preferred if available (required for any sessions involving under-18s)
- No formal teaching qualification needed, but workshop or group facilitation experience is a plus
- Must have the right to work in the UK on a freelance basis
- Able to manage your own time, arrive prepared and work independently at the venueJob Responsibilities
- Guide complete beginners through a creative activity from start to finish
- Arrive early to help set up workspace and materials (provided by us)
- Ensure all guests feel welcome, supported and able to participate regardless of skill level
- Manage session timing to fit within the 1.5-2.5 hour window
- Assist with pack up at the end of each session
- Communicate with the Art Rickshaw team on scheduling, materials needs and any session feedback
- Represent Art Rickshaw professionally and warmly in all venue interactionsUseful Links
How to Apply
- A bit about you and your practice
- Which mediums you’re confident leading workshops in
- Examples of workshops you’ve led or supported (if any)
- Photos, PDF or link to your work
- Your general availability (days/times)
- Anything else we should know (e.g. access needs, travel limitations)