Saturday 28 April 2012

GLASS STUDIO ASSISTANT, GLASSTORM, SCOTLAND

Glasstorm is a highly respected Scottish based contemporary glass studio based in the picturesque town of Tain in Ross-shire. The studio was established in 2005 by Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns. Both have professional practice of over twenty years, working with some of the world’s best master glassmakers and studios both in the United Kingdom and in Europe and America. Glasstorm specialises in hand blown bespoke glass works in clear and coloured glass with and without moulds.

The role is for a full-time Glassmaker’s Assistant (45 hours/ week) who can professionally assist Glasstorm creating bespoke pieces of hand and mould blown glass in both the hot and cold workshops. The successful candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, and be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the entire process of hand-blown glass. This is an interesting yet very demanding job. The position will provide an excellent opportunity to develop technical and organisational skills as well as the experience of working in a successful and vibrant glassblowing studio. Applicants must have educational or industrial glass experience and will be looking to progress with their training in a professional studio.

The position will be permanent after a three month training and trial period. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.To apply please send a CV and covering letter to info@glasstorm.com or by post to Glasstorm, 2 Chapel St, Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1EL. The deadline for applications is 15th May 2012.

W: www.glasstorm.com

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