CLAY DATE INSTRUCTOR

Delaware Art Museum is currently seeking experienced art instructors to teach adult a monthly adult ceramic workshop beginning in September 2017.

This Studio Art Instructor will provide quality instruction for a range of skill levels, cultivate a community of learners, and promote a positive and supportive learning environment. The instructor will be responsible for conducting Clay Date, a ceramic workshop held on the second Friday evening of the month.  Participants are taught hand building and wheel throwing techniques, while learning in a social atmosphere. Some additional responsibilities may apply. 

Qualifications

BFA from an accredited college/university or demonstrated success as a teaching artist

Prior teaching experience in an educational setting or informal learning environment
Demonstrated proficiency in his/her field
Knowledge of various techniques and processes
Experience with studio maintenance and safety
Ability to work with a wide-range of skill levels, personalities, and backgrounds and modify teaching strategies to optimize learning
Enthusiasm for teaching art to adults
Eager to experiment and try new things
Friday evening availability

A unique regional art museum, the Delaware Art Museum is located on an 11-acre site in the Brandywine Valley within easy driving distance of Philadelphia. It features an internationally renowned collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, spectacular holdings of American painting, sculpture, and work on paper, with particular strengths in the art of John Sloan, the Ashcan School, Howard Pyle and American Illustration art. It includes site-specific installations by Dale Chihuly and James Turrell. With enhanced education programs and services such as a unique research library, an interactive gallery for young children, a café and an expanded store, the Museum serves a broad, diverse and growing community.