Twelve-week Furniture Intensive Assistantship Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
We are currently searching for a Twelve-week Furniture Intensive Assistant. This opportunity can be invaluable for acquiring new skills, strengthening existing ones, and developing professional relationships. Our twelve-week Furniture Intensive is a hands-on program designed to provide the foundational skills of furniture making whether you are considering woodworking as a profession or a serious hobby. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, from 9:00 – 5:00, although they sometimes shift to provide Saturday coverage.
Benefits are working with, and learning from, outstanding professionals, teaching experience, compensation at $550/week, available housing stipend of $125/week, and personal bench space.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring student safety in the machine room, running errands, helping students one-on-one with their work, building jigs and fixtures, attending lectures and demonstrations, shop, machine, and facilities maintenance, preparing materials for faculty demonstrations, and participating in daily shop cleanup.
To apply please submit the following a resumé, digital images of your work, a letter stating your reasons for applying and your goals as a woodworker.