Positions at A Potter’s Place
Do you love clay and bringing people together? A Potter’s Place in Fort Collins, CO, is looking for team members who thrive on creativity and community. We’re more than a studio—we’re a hub where artists connect, and we need your help to make it happen. Explore our positions and find your place in our clay family.
Course Teacher
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Course Design:
Write a compelling course description emphasizing a unique, tending focus.
Develop an 8-week syllabus that balances structure with flexibility, incorporates student interests (e.g., cups, vases, bowls), and reinforces the fundamentals through exercises, muscle memory, and clay reuse techniques.
Instruction:
Deliver 2-3 hours of engaging, hands-on instruction per week (one session), guiding beginners with no prior experience to success on the wheel.
Teach techniques for centering clay, adjusting posture for longevity, and processing practice clay for reuse.
Studio Management:
Prepare materials (clay, tools, wheels) before each class.
Clean up the studio after sessions, ensuring a tidy and functional space.
Track class wares (student projects) through drying, firing, and glazing stages.
Student Support:
Act as the primary point of contact for enrolled students, answering questions about techniques, progress, or studio logistics via email, phone, or in person. Prepare materials (clay, tools, wheels) before each class.
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Why Join: You’ll spark creativity, nurture friendships among potters, and get paid to dive into clay—class time, 2 hours pre/post, plus 30 minutes weekly prep included in pay.
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Hours: 5.5 hours/week/class (3 hours of instruction, plus prep, cleanup, and student support) Salary range ($20-$30/hr) As availability allows, teachers can teach up to 4 courses a session.
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Proven experience with wheel-throwing and/or hand building techniques.
Teaching or mentoring experience (formal or informal) preferred.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Enthusiasm for working with beginners and fostering a creative, inclusive environment.
Ability to manage time effectively across instruction, prep, and cleanup.
Monitor
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Are you a passionate ceramics enthusiast looking to deepen your skills, gain hands-on experience in studio operations, and contribute to a vibrant pottery community in Fort Collins? Join our Educational Volunteer Monitor Program! This 7-week opportunity provides practical learning in ceramics techniques, teaching, and studio management while supporting our open studio sessions.
Role: Educational Volunteer Monitor – Gain real-world experience overseeing open studio hours, mentoring participants, and learning the ins and outs of running a professional pottery studio.
Responsibilities:
Arrive 15 minutes early to prepare the space (unlock, set up lights/music/tablet/whiteboard).
Greet participants, track attendance, assist with clay/tool sales, and answer policy questions.
Offer guidance on techniques, lead group demos, discuss projects/trends, and mentor others (great for building teaching skills!).
Lead cleanup, mop floors, and secure the building at close.
Follow safety protocols and maintain confidentiality
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Hands-on access to studio materials (clay, slips, stains, glazes) and kiln firings for your personal projects and experimentation.
Studio practice time during daytime hours and your shifts to advance your own work.
Priority access to in-house workshops and continuing education opportunities.
Develop skills in ceramics instruction, studio management, and community building—all for personal enrichment!
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One or more shifts per week during open studio hours (typically day/weekends; flexible scheduling for the 8-week session, concurrent with adult classes).
Renewable for future sessions by mutual agreement.
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Enthusiasm for ceramics and a desire to learn/grow artistically.
Prior pottery experience (wheel throwing, glazing, etc.) preferred to provide informed guidance.
Reliable, responsible, professional demeanor, and ability to work independently.
Commitment to safety, inclusivity, and our studio policies.
This is a true volunteer program focused on your educational and personal development—no compensation provided.
Workshop Teacher
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Role: Lead themed workshops that bring creators together, blending instruction with a shared creative buzz.
Responsibilities:
Open the studio, set out stools, fill buckets, gather tools, and greet participants with enthusiasm.
Teach with care, ensuring wares shine—soften bottoms, label trays, and prep for firing.
Clean up—stack stools, wipe tables, mop, and lock up, leaving a space others can enjoy.
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Why Apply: You’ll unite folks through clay, spark excitement in every session, and earn money for teaching time plus 2 hours of prep/cleanup per workshop.
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Hours: Per workshop (3-4 hours)—perfect for those who love a fresh challenge.
Pay: $20/hour/workshop + bonus pay with enrollment over 80%
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Requirement: Clay experience required; teaching experience a bonus but not essential.
Summer Intern
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Role: Join us as an intern to guide kids aged 6-17, building a joyful summer camp community through clay.
Responsibilities:
Teach 4-day camps, sharing skills and creating a fun, connected vibe for young artists.
Support the studio—move pots, organize tools, and pitch in with cleanup alongside our team.
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Why Join: You’ll inspire kids, grow with a warm crew, and get paid for weekly classes in a summer packed with purpose. Open Studio access throughout summer and firing privileges.
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Hours: 4-Day Weekly Camps, June-August (~16-30 hours/week)—seasonal work with a lasting impact
Pay: $18/hour
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Requirement: Clay experience required; teaching experience a bonus but not essential. Enthusiasm about working with kids and leading with excitement is a must!.
We’re seeking clay enthusiasts who bring care and energy to our community. Not sure which role fits? Email info@apottersplace.com—we’d love to help you find your spot. To apply-reach out today and join us in providing a studio where creativity and connection thrive at A Potter’s Place!