Want to TEACH IN OUR STUDIO?

Dedicated to supporting visual artists and Durham’s creative community, Liberty’s Studio program is a cohort of 10-15 practicing artists who rent individual studio spaces in a warehouse setting.

Liberty Arts is actively looking to collaborate with local, skilled, active artists to become guest teachers with project-focused, well-defined class proposals in:

Glassblowing techniques for students of all experience levels
Welding (six MIG stations available), grinding, and plasma cutting
Casting in the foundry (aluminum, bronze) and regional iron pouring
Pottery and wheelthrowing, glazing, related techniques

If you are looking for an inspiring place to create and share ideas you've come to the right place! Our studio aims to provide a team-oriented environment for artists to flourish, collaborate, and grow while supporting Liberty’s mission; “To create experiences that enhance artistic growth and community building through creative practice and collaboration.”

To get to know each other better, our plan is for first-time guest instructors to conduct a “project-based”(eg a garden bench, a holiday decoration, etc) class where students learn the basic craft skills and finish the class with a defined object. From there, the instructor may wish to teach more intensive, skill-building classes.

To apply for a guest teaching partnership, please complete the below form.

APPLICATION

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Primary medium

Please choose your main art form:

Website/portfolio:

Website or link to social account showcasing instructor's work (If you do not have a website or social media presence, you can email us no more than three images at info@libertyartsnc.org)

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Tell us what you'd bring to Liberty Arts:

Experience Level

Name of proposed class:

Please add name of medium in your class title, if at all possible

When would you like to start teaching your class?

YYYY

Please explain the concept of the class and what students will learn. Please include ideal skill level of students, techniques covered, and what students might expect to make or do in the class. NOTE: This is really important! Please explain your class in detail, as if you're explaining this to a beginner. What object or product did the students take home?

Have you taught this class before? If so, where and when?

Is the class targeted for a specific demographic group? If yes, please detail:

(examples include children, seniors, ESL, etc...)

How often do you wish to host the class? (One time, weekly, monthly, etc...)

Please explain proposed frequency, time of day, and preferred day(s) of the week. Please be specific.

How many sessions will this class require, and how long is each session?

(example: 5 sessions, 2 hours each)

What is the minimum and maximum number of students? (Current maximum number of people allowed in the classroom is 6)

What is the proposed fee for the class or workshop?

Will supplies be provided? If you are providing supplies, factor that cost into your proposed workshop cost. Otherwise, you will provide a supply list to students for them to purchase.

Yes

Hybrid

What materials, if any, do you expect Liberty Arts to provide?

What would you like to be paid for your instruction time?

If your class is open to people under the age of 18, a criminal background check is required. Do you agree to undergo a criminal background check?

Yes

N/A

By submitting this application and providing an electronic signature below, the Applicant does hereby release, forever discharge, and hold harmless Liberty Arts from all manner of actions, suits, damages, claims, and demands whatsoever in law or in equity from any loss or damage to property of the Applicant while in possession or supervision of the class, its agents, representatives, or employees. Applicant also hereby affirms to the pricing structure explained in this application. Applicant authorizes the use of images of the class to be used in future publicity materials, both printed and online. Applicant has read and understands all the information in this application and agrees to comply with all rules and regulations.

Yes