Half a String (https://www.halfastring.co.uk - www.halfastring.co.uk) are looking for a workshop assistant to get involved in their new projects over the next year. They need to be local to East Kent and will be working in-person at our creation space in the centre of Canterbury (in walking distance of Canterbury West Station). This is a fantastic opportunity for an emerging artist to work with an award winning puppetry company that specialises in intricate and astonishing design. As workshop assistant you would work closely with Artistic Director Peter Morton on the creation of our puppets and sets for our projects. This could include anything from painting, sculpting, carpentry, sewing, paper- mach and everything in-between! We aren't expecting applicants to have experience in everything but you need to have an interest in theatre, set design and puppetry, and a willingness to get involved. Attributes needed: General can do attitude and willingness to get involved. Artsy flair or interest - this could be anything. Interest in set design and/or puppet theatre. Based in East Kent or around Canterbury Area. Pay: National Real Living Wage: £12.60 p/hr. Working hours would be on a full day (8hrs, 9:30am - 5:30pm) or half day call (4hrs, 9:30am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 4:30pm). Dates: This is an open call as we are looking for artists to work with over the next year. However we do have pressing dates as early as w/b: 23rd June. To apply: Please send a short cover letter about your interest in our work and why you want to get involved. Please also attach photos of your work, or portfolio, or CV as would be great to see something you have created! Email: [email protected] with "Workshop Assistant Application" by 13th June. Please get your applications in ASAP as we will be considering people from the start and matching up projects.Job Summary
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