gondring residency in woodworking

For nearly 80 years, Sawtooth has been a creative hub for the region—an energetic craft school environment in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. Our year-long Artist-in-Residence programs encourage emerging artists to develop new skills, foster community connections, and create new bodies of work while assisting with studio operations. Sawtooth’s residencies prioritize self-exploration and personal growth while also providing ample support for professional development, including possible teaching and exhibition opportunities.

The Gondring Residency in Woodworking is a one-year program that offers emerging woodworkers the opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable teaching experience in a supportive and welcoming environment. Chosen by the Director of Wood Programs, along with a rotating jury, applicants are evaluated based on the quality of their work, their dedication to their craft, and their willingness to bring fresh perspectives to the creative community at Sawtooth.

Residency begins August 1, 2024, and ends July 31, 2025, with the start date being flexible.

Teaching:

Sawtooth is committed to strengthening our community’s creative core by providing high-quality instruction and hands-on visual art experiences for students of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. In alignment with this mission, our Artist in Residence program supports budding craft educators in improving their teaching abilities.

Residents are not required to have any prior teaching experience, only the desire to develop their instructional skills. The resident will work closely with the Director of Wood Programs to develop classes and workshops that suit their knowledge and skill level while highlighting the unique perspective they bring to Sawtooth’s community.

Responsibilities:

• Active personal use of the studios ≈ 15 hours per week.
• Work 5 hours per week for the studio during assigned weekly shifts. During this time, residents fulfill studio obligations, including studio infrastructure improvements, workshop preparation, basic machine and tool maintenance, studio cleaning, and organizing.
• Residents are responsible for their own consumables, housing, and transportation.