Hello!

Nice to meet you. Our studio opportunities are below:

CURRENT OPENINGS - Updated April 2026

Social Media + Marketing Intern: Actively Seeking!

O'baware is a Colorado-based ceramics and sculpture studio looking for a creative, motivated marketing intern to help share our work with the world.

You'll work directly with artist Kazu Oba to manage and grow O'baware's online presence and community communications. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility — perfect for someone who loves art, design, and storytelling.

What you'll do:

  • Write and distribute press releases for studio events and exhibitions

  • Create and send our email newsletter to our growing community

  • Manage and post content across our social media channels

  • Help build relationships with press, partners, and local media

What we're looking for:

  • A passion for art, craft, or design

  • Strong writing and communication skills

  • Experience with social media platforms (Instagram especially)

  • Self-starter who can work independently

  • Bonus: familiarity with Mailchimp, Squarespace, or similar tools

About O'baware Founded by Japanese-born, Colorado-based potter and sculptor Kazu Oba, O'baware creates functional, handcrafted ceramics and sculpture rooted in Japanese craft traditions and everyday life. Based in Lafayette, CO with a presence at the South Pearl DenShow in Denver.

To apply, contact us at kazuobapottery@gmail.com or visit obaware.com.

Studio Assistant Position: Available Summer 2026

Studio Assistants are paid positions to assist all aspects of ceramic studio operations under the direct supervision of Kazu Oba. Our starting rate and hours are $15/hr and at least two half days per week. The rate will increase to $20/hr after becoming familiar with our practices, and to $25 if you are providing your expertise in the areas, not limited to ceramic studio operations, such as glaze chemistry, kiln maintenance, mold making, photography, videography, etc. No open studio hours (hands-on training on the wheel) available at the current studio location.

If interested, please send an email including a cover letter, resume, and visual samples of your ceramic work, if available.

Mentorship (formally Studio Buddy): Actively Seeking!

Join a hands-on, immersive learning experience as a student under Kazu’s guidance.

Studio Responsibilities

Afternoons, from 1 to 5 PM, are dedicated to essential studio tasks such as reclaiming clay, preparing glazes, treating surfaces, and loading/unloading kilns.

Guided Wheel Throwing Practice

Two hours of dedicated time from 10am-12pm following a structured curriculum tailored to your growth with a one hour lunch break before studio responsibilities begin. Timing for guided wheel throwing is flexible.

Commitment

A commitment of one day (6 hours total) per week. If you need to miss your scheduled day for any reasons, that’s ok, you just need to notify us ahead of time and make up the time by either contributing on some project remotely or coming to the studio on another day.

Additional Notes:

This description is a starting point and can be adjusted based on your needs and abilities. Please be aware that some studio tasks require heavy lifting and working with messy materials—we embrace the creative mess! We train only the dedicated, committed and inspired individuals. If it doesn’t have to be this studio for you to learn pottery, we encourage you to try your local studio.

To Apply:

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