One assistantship is available for each of the three twelve-week Furniture Intensives and the eight-week Turning Intensive that are offered throughout the year. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, from 9:00-5:00, although they sometimes shift to provide Saturday coverage.
Benefits
- Working with, and learning from, outstanding professionals
- Teaching experience
- Compensation at $620/week
- Available housing stipend of $125/week
- Personal bench space
Qualifications
Intensive Assistantships are primarily intended for graduates of our Furniture Intensives, Turning Intensives, and Nine-month Comprehensive, although reasonably experienced furniture makers from outside of our graduate pool are welcome to apply.
Duties
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- monitoring student safety in the machine room,
- running errands
- helping students one-on-one with their work
- building jigs and fixtures
- attending lectures and demonstrations
- shop, machine, and facilities maintenance
- preparing materials for faculty demonstrations, and
- participating in daily shop cleanup
Application
To apply, please submit this form.
Applications are due four months before the course you want to assist begins.
- October 26, 2026 Furniture Intensive: Deadline to apply is 6/26/26
- February 15, 2027 Furniture Intensive: Deadline to apply is 10/15/26
- January 11, 2027 Turning Intensive: Deadline to apply is 9/11/26
- June 8, 2027 Furniture Intensive: Deadline to apply is 2/8/2027
Notification will be made within four weeks.
