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• Studio Internship

Learning in a living clay studio …

With Internship, Khmer Ceramics offer the opportunity to learn, and globally live the life of a potter in the Angkor’s region. The studio and the potters are great and friendly; also the region is a highlight of this exceptional experience. Intern will be integrated in the studio life by teaching pottery skill, organizing group,… tasks will be adapted to the need, interest and level of the intern. The internship is based on an exchange between the intern and Khmer Ceramics Centre, there is payment involved in this program.

Qualifications: an individual with at least a basis of experience in ceramics, interested in pursuing her/his own knowledge in making, firing, and running a public studio.  Proficiency in English language is essential.   Desirable possible skills/attributes: attitude of commitment and exploration, friendly demeanor, willingness to multi-task and work in a team, a passion for organizing, photography skills, graphic design knowledge, fluency in other languages. 

Agreement: this is a full-time experience. Week days, the intern offers approximately half the day toward helping out in the studio on any number of organizational tasks or research assignments, while the other half of the day is spent as an independent clay artist in the studio.  During international workshops, the intern is expected to be on-hand throughout the program including some Saturdays (both as assistant and participant).  

Studio Benefits:  Time, space and use of all equipment and materials; use of clay and kilns without charge (within respectful limits); an indelible opportunity to learn from many ceramic professionals, via workshops, resident artists, etc.

Duration and Visa: Approximately 6 months is preferable for this internship the intern is recommended to ask for EB visa on arrival (Business visa) — the intern is to pay all visa and renewal fees. 

Application Procedure: Please send us an email in ONE PDF FILE the following: 

a letter of intent  

2 reference names and contact details (email addresses) 

your CV 

any other supporting material (website/IG/images) 

You want to help us to make a difference by volunteering with us?

Great; we are looking to integrate new point of view, new talents to support our project going forward.

We will list very soon the skills we need right here.

We prefer minimal volunteering of 6 months; however we are open to shorter time for particular skills which help us to go forward.

If you have a particular skill and want to be helpful; don’t hesitate to contact us right now!