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Summer Hours
(Now through Sept. 5)

Mon., Fri. & Sat.
10 am – 4 pm

Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
10 am – 7 pm

CLOSED Sunday

Application Deadline:
March 23, 2010 (apprenticeship beginning in June)
October 23, 2010 (apprenticeship begining in January)

The PGC's tech apprenticeships will last between six months and one year. Apprentices will work 30 hours/week as a studio tech and have 10 hours/week to focus on making their own work. PGC will also provide housing and a stipend of $400 a month.

Tech apprentices should leave PGC with the basic knowledge necessary to run and/or work in any glass studio. The apprenticeship will train individuals in proper operation and maintenance of equipment in all studios, as well as give them real world experience in day-to-day operation of a facility that caters to glassworkers of all skill levels. Apprentices can expect to handle a lot of the day-to-day responsibilities such as studio cleaning and equipment upkeep. Regular duties include lifting up to 50lbs. Applicants should have a strong work ethic and are expected to be self-motivated both on and off the clock. When not on duty apprentices are encouraged to participate in classes either as teachers, teaching assistants or students depending on their interests/abilities.

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If you have questions, contact Jason Forck via email or at 412-365-2145 ext. 203.

To apply, please include the following:

5 Slides or Digital Images (organized in either Power Point or Keynote presentation and on disk)
Slide Description Sheet
Resume
Artist Statement
Three References (no letters)