Description
BACKGROUND
Blackhorse Workshop is looking to recruit additional metalwork tutors to contribute to teaching our popular courses.
We are looking for makers with a passion for their craft, and who are keen to share their skills with others. At Blackhorse Workshop our mission is ‘to bring people together through making; inspiring and supporting creative ambitions and building communities’.
We are an open access public workshop providing access to tools and machinery for our members; both professionals working in the creative industries, and hobbyists keen to develop their making skills. Specialising in wood and metal equipment, we also run courses, training programmes for young people and special one-off cultural projects. We aim to support people to make a living doing what they love, open up the benefits of making and bring people together.
The role is responsible for delivery of our range of beginners and intermediate metalwork courses. The evening classes will run termly for 2.5 – 3 hours, teaching small groups. Weekend courses generally run 10.00-16.00. You’ll arrange the purchase and prepare any materials for the course and between terms help to develop and prototype new course ideas.
Person Specification:
- 3 years of experience as a metalworker, with a passion for promoting the craft
- Previous teaching experience is desirable, but not an essential requirement
- We are looking for people who are confident and enjoy working with the public, and are able to apply their experience to support participants
- Good awareness of Health and Safety