A budding craftsman with a steady hand, a deep reverence for the medium, and a genuine passion for the craft.
This apprenticeship is both a place of learning and a path toward mastery. You will work alongside experienced makers and designers, developing foundational skills in our ceramics department while contributing meaningfully to production. Whether your focus is the meditative precision of glazing, the technical discipline of hand finishing, or the structural understanding of pouring and forming, you will play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our creations, ensuring each object reflects both structural integrity and aesthetic intention.
The role is designed for those who believe craft is a discipline and a dedication. For those who see value in repetition as refinement, and in the quiet dialogue between hand and material. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, to build a long-term practice within a studio that takes the work seriously.
The Ceramics Apprenticeship begins as a 2-Month Intensive, structured to assess both fit and skill, with the intent to transition into a full-time role within our Ceramics Department. This position is hiring on a rolling basis.
Structure & Compensation
- Junior Apprentice | Part Time 20-35 hrs/week | $22-26/hr with potential to move to full time.
- A collaborative, focused studio environment with clear pathways for growth in craft, operations, and leadership
Key Responsibilities (tailored based on specialization)
- Shadow closely with artisans and designers to learn and support the execution of key production techniques
- Glazing focus: Production glazing with accuracy, consistency, and attention to finish quality
- Finishing focus: Hand finishing ceramic pieces—refining surfaces, detail work, quality refinement
- Pouring/forming focus: Support in slip casting, pouring techniques, and structural finishing
- Assist with ceramic department operations, material organization, and tool maintenance
- Maintain a workspace rooted in order, focus, and respect for process
- Embody the values of craftsmanship, discipline, and integrity in daily work
Qualifications (don't need them all—apply if you have some)
- Experience in ceramics (hand-building, finishing, glazing, or casting—even if just one area)
- Strong manual dexterity and refined eye-hand coordination
- Ability to read and interpret templates, sketches, or technical drawings
- A quiet attentiveness to process and an openness to learning through repetition and observation
- A keen eye for detail and commitment to consistency
- Experience with hand tools in a production environment (a plus, not required)
We especially welcome applicants with:
- Specialized glazing experience (color theory, surface technique, consistency)
- Advanced hand-finishing skills (surface refinement, detail work)
- Foundational casting or forming knowledge
To ApplyPlease submit your resume, a portfolio or technical documentation of your ceramics work (even if limited to one technique), and a brief note on why your specific skill set aligns with the HENRII ethos and which area most excites you—glazing, finishing, or forming.
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
