Key & Kiln Pottery is opening a limited apprenticeship opportunity for a motivated potter who already understands the basics and wants to grow into production-level skill. This is a hands-on, immersive learning experience inside a working pottery studio, ideal for someone who wants to refine technique, learn professional workflow systems, and begin creating work. This apprenticeship is knowledge and materials based. In exchange for your time, you’ll receive instruction, clay, tools, and the ability to begin developing your own work under the Key & Kiln brand.

What You’ll Learn

• Production throwing with consistency

• Pulling handles & additions efficiently

• Dipping and glazing techniques

• Kiln loading and firing

• Studio workflow and production processes

• The behind-the-scenes of running a small pottery business

What You’ll Receive

• One-on-one mentorship

• Clay, tools, and studio materials

• Access to the studio for practice

• The opportunity to produce and sell your own work at markets under the Key & Kiln brand

• Experience in a real production environment

Time Commitment

Hours and schedule are flexible.
The primary goal is helping to meet a monthly production quota for Key & Kiln. Beyond that, you can put in as much time as you’d like for your own development.

Your fit, energy, development of pottery skills, and willingness to learn matter most.

Who This Is For

You’re a strong candidate if you:

• Have basic wheel-throwing and clay-handling skills

• Want to refine your technique and work toward consistency

• Are motivated, reliable, and teachable

• Enjoy being part of a creative, production-focused environment

Apply Below

Please complete the application form with details about your pottery experience, what you hope to learn, and why you feel this apprenticeship is the right next step for you.