To assist

What does assisting entail?

As an assistant, you'll be an indispensable helping hand throughout the retreat. You'll support me (Gudrun) with the practical and creative aspects of the week. This includes:

• Help with setting up and cleaning up the workshops

• preparing clay, tools and workspaces

• Light technical work: demonstrating centering, guiding with basic techniques (only if you can and want to) in both throwing and hand-forming and decorating

• Support during decoration and glazing sessions

• Help with drying, sorting, packing and shipping students' work

• the reclaiming of the dried clay

• Sensing what is needed – sometimes practically, sometimes with attention and a reassuring word
  
  

You don't need to be a teacher, but you do need to be able to work independently with clay (throwing and/or hand-shaping) and enjoy interacting with people.

What do you get in return?

• Participation in the retreat in Rhodes (accommodation, food, ceramics program included)

• Time to work and get inspired

• You will be guided to improve your throwing or glazing skills

• You can use the same facilities as the students

• A unique experience in a special place

• A role in a loving, creative and relaxed atmosphere

• You only pay for your own travel
  
  

Who is this for?

The assistant position is intended for someone who enjoys contributing to making a special experience possible for others, and who also grows from it.

You don't have to be a professional – enthusiasm and work ethic are just as important.

When and for how long?

Assistants can participate in the Ceramicaza retreats in Greece during the months:

April, May, June, September and October.

The duration varies: some stay for a week, others for two or three weeks. We'll coordinate this with you based on availability and needs. You can indicate your preferred starting and ending dates on the registration form. Please be sure to check the weekly schedule in the "Greek Retreats" section.

The longer you can assist, the greater your chances of being hired. We'll determine this around mid-January, so you know what to expect. If anything changes for you, please let me know as soon as possible.

Interested?

Let me know who you are, what your experience with ceramics is, what your passion is, and why you'd like to help. You can sign up using the contact form on this page. I'll then get in touch with you personally.

Please indicate which weeks you're interested in, how long you'd like to assist, and what you'd like to achieve. Also indicate your age, any special requests, or any dietary restrictions.

In conclusion:

• You book and pay for your trip to and from Rhodes yourself

• You are available for at least the full duration of the retreat you choose (7 - 14 days), longer is also possible after consultation.

• You can work independently with clay (throwing and/or hand-shaping).

• You enjoy supporting others and working in a team.

• You are available during the workshops and willing to take on practical tasks during the week(s).

• You are physically able to lift clay, set up tools and help with set-up and clean-up.

• There are no costs associated with participating as an assistant – accommodation, meals, excursions and the full ceramics program are included.

• There is room for 2 assistants per retreat week.

• You'll spend the night in the designated sleeping area. If there are any available sleeping places, you can choose where you'd like to sleep.