Main Duties

We are looking for a friendly, responsible Workshop Instructor / Studio Host to help deliver our in-studio glassmaking experiences and support customers during their creative sessions.

This is a customer-facing role where you will guide guests through the workshop experience while ensuring safety rules are followed at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and guide them through the workshop flow
• Deliver a safety briefing and supervise safety throughout the session
• Demonstrate simple glassmaking techniques (full training provided)
• Help customers complete their projects and provide hands-on support
• Pack finished artworks neatly and professionally (gift-ready packaging)
• Keep the studio clean, tidy, and organised during and after sessions
• Help maintain a warm, calm, and premium studio experience for guests

Typical Shifts

• Weekends (most important)
• Some weekday shifts depending on bookings

Shift length typically 2–8 hours, depending on workshop bookings.

Training & Trial

No lampwork or glassmaking experience is required.

Benefits / Why Work With Us

• Work in a creative and inspiring studio environment (not a typical retail or office job)
• Hands-on training — learn lampwork glassmaking skills
• Flexible part-time shifts, ideal for students, artists, or freelancers
• Gain experience in teaching, hosting, and customer interaction
• Opportunity to grow into a long-term role, with potential for a full-time position

Skills and Experience Required

• Native-level English speaker with strong communication skills
• Friendly, patient, and comfortable interacting with customers
• Interest in art, crafts, or creative work
• Experience in crafts such as pottery, ceramics, tufting, jewellery making, or similar handmade arts is highly preferred
• Reliable and responsible in a workshop environment
• Able to commute easily to Stratford, London (E15)

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.