MCC: Call for Workshop Instructors
August 8, 2019 - September 9, 2019
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August 8, 2019 - September 9, 2019
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329 Cumberland Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B1T2
Call for Expressions of Interest
Manitoba Craft Council
CraftED Workshop Instructors
Deadline to apply: Sept 9th2019
Craft is a slow process that is best understood through participation. The Manitoba Craft Council has always aimed to promote and advocate for fine craft and its makers in Manitoba, and we are excited to be offering high quality, craft-based workshops to the public at C2.
The Manitoba Craft Council is seeking expressions of interest from professional craft artists who wish to offer hands on classes at the C2 Centre for Craft.
All candidates should:
– have extensive knowledge, training and technical ability in their craft medium
– be effective communicators with demonstrated teaching experience
– be passionate about sharing their knowledge and craft skills
– be a current member of the Manitoba Craft Council
Proposed workshops should:
– be in a fine craft medium: ceramics, metal, textiles, books, paper, glass, wood, leather
– provide techniques that align with best practices in media of choice
– show a clear plan for teaching specific skills in a group setting
– Instructor’s proposals should have a focus on transferrable skill building
Format:
– Workshops will generally take place on a Saturday(s)
– There will be approximately 6 hours of class time
– Instructors should indicate in their application what session format works best for their medium, technique and project:
1 session, 6 hours
2 sessions, 3 hours per session
3 sessions, 2 hours per session
4 sessions, 1.5 hours per session
– Location: C2 Centre for Craft programming room (232 square feet with full kitchen)
– Max 8 students
Instructor Payment: $400
To Apply:
Please submit the following materials to mccprogramming@c2centreforcraft.ca
Your name, contact information and media of expertise
A curriculum vitae highlighting your professional exhibition and relevant teaching background, (3 page max)
A brief outline for 6 hours of instruction (1 page max)
A student supply list with estimated budget
3-5 images of your work (JPEG) that relate to the proposed class content
Image List
Your availability (from the list of options below, please indicate in which months you would be available to teach)
January 2020
February 2020
May 2020
June 2020
Sept 2020
Oct 2020
Please carefully read the attached information sheet for full details before applying.