Women’s Studio Workshop reserves one enrollment space for a student to take the class at no charge in exchange for class assistance.

The role of the assistant is as follows:

• Schedule a visit to WSW prior to the start of the workshop to tour the studio and help get the space ready for the class (approx 1 hour meeting).
• Assist the instructor weekly during scheduled class times.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of each class day and stay 30 minutes after to attend to basic studio setup and cleanup.
• In WSW’s outdoor ceramics facilities, glazing takes place in a secondary location. You might be asked to be stationed at one of these spaces to assist other students.

In exchange for your assistance you get the following:

• Participation in the class. 
• Access to the studio throughout the week to work on personal projects outside of class.
• Individual shelf space.
• 25lb bag of clay and use the studio glazes
• Participation in the communal firings.

Assistants must:

• Be available for all class dates: Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm from May 21st – July 2nd, 2026
• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and carry materials up a flight of stairs
• Comply with the WSW code of conduct at all times

If you would like to apply for this assistant position, please fill out the application no later than April 10. All applicants will be notified and selected individuals will be asked to schedule an interview. No prior ceramics experience is required but it is a plus!

Questions regarding the ceramics class volunteer work exchange position should be directed to [email protected].