Employment

Arts Instructor

Arbutus Folk School is currently accepting applications for the position of Arts Instructor in all disciplines.

We are always looking for guest artists who specialize in Folk and Traditional Arts – please contact hillary@arbutusfolkschool.org if you are interested in teaching a special class with us.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, with review of applications at the end of every month. At this time, we are especially interested in applications for the following:

Cultural Arts Instructor: Artists whose art form reflects the place they live or the place they’re from, or whose art form is rooted in their cultural or ethnic identity, are especially encouraged to apply.
Multilingual Instructor: Artists with the ability to teach any art form in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Chinese are especially encouraged to apply.
Woodworking Instructor: We are seeking a woodworking instructor who can offer classes that complement our current course offerings in the woodshop.
Fiber Arts Instructor: We are seeking a fiber arts instructor who can offer classes that complement our current course offerings in Marjorie’s Loft and our flex classroom. **We are especially in need of an instructor for Spinning classes.**
Ceramics Instructor: We are currently at or near capacity in our ceramics studio staffing, but always welcome inquiries from artists interested in teaching on weeknights and weekends.

If you are interested in applying, please carefully review our prospective instructor packet here. Then, view and complete our online application here. For questions, email info@arbutusfolkschool.org.

Please be aware that we prioritize programming in art forms that will employ our existing facilities & equipment. However, further possibilities may be opened if an artist is able to offer classes in their own facilities.

Painting, drawing, and other works on paper are not a programming priority at this time.

Access to the arts and professional opportunities for artists are often disproportionately available to privileged people groups, neglecting the full spectrum of assets and needs in our communities. In our mission to enrich, empower, and connect through the arts, we especially encourage people of color, people who live in rural areas, people with disabilities, women, immigrants, people whose first language is not English, and LGBTQ community members to consider applying to open positions at Arbutus Folk School.

Inquiries welcome at info@arbutusfolkschoool.org.

Contact Us

Info@ArbutusFolkSchool.org

(360) 350-0187

Our office is currently staffed Mon-Fri for phone & email.

Mailing Address

120 State Ave NE #298
Olympia, WA 98501

Physical Address

610 4th Ave E.
Olympia, WA 98501

In-person visits available by appointment Mon-Fri, arranged by phone or email.