Careers
STAINED GLASS ARTIST/DESIGNER TRAINEE:
The medium of stained glass is inexorably linked with western religious architecture and the new stained glass commissions of the Beyer Studio are likewise, almost exclusively for Christian Churches. Their designs most often feature narrative scenes and/or symbols highly rendered and richly designed. The Beyer Studio is seeking an Artist/Designer Trainee who would embrace the challenges of this historically spiritual medium.
●Applicants must be able to demonstrate a facility with rendering the human figure.
●A portfolio or work in a variety of media is required and should feature a confident mastery of human anatomy and facial expression.
●Trainees will undergo extensive training in all aspects of the medium, acquiring skills required, not only making stained glass but also essential to understanding an ancient medium.
●Trainees will also learn the techniques of restoring historic windows as a valuable experience of the medium through various periods and schools.
●It is expected that this training will also involve some on-site work, both removing and installing windows, to fully understand the link between the medium and its’ architectural setting.
● Special emphasis in the techniques of vitreous glass painting will be an important part of the training, learning the skills while working on actual commissioned works.
● Demonstrations of the techniques of vitreous glass painting can be viewed on the Studio website. (https://www.beyerstudio.com/video.html)
● No prior knowledge or experience of stained glass is required to apply. Stained glass is closely associated with religious architecture and, whether they are new commissions or old windows being restored, they usually reference Judeo-Christian subject matter, symbolism or imagery.
● A religious background or knowledge and experience of western religious art history is considered a valuable asset, though not a requirement.
Benefits include: healthcare, vacation, and sick time include
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STAINED GLASS TECHNICIAN
This is an extremely unique and rare opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge of an ancient craft and gain a lifelong satisfying career!
The Beyer Studio is a seeking Stained Glass Technician to train in the skills of architectural stained glass. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to work in exacting detail with fragile materials. While a degree in Fine Arts is desirable, it is not a requirement.
Please note – given the amount of time it takes to acquire the various skills involved in this craft, employment at our studio is to be understood as a pathway to a career, not simply a job for a period of time.
● All aspects of the craft will be mastered including but not limited to: glass cutting, color selection, window engineering, assembly.
● In addition to designing and making new stained glass, trainees will also restore historic stained glass windows. The painstaking work of disassembling and rebuilding century-old stained glass will be taught.
● Projects require us to work at new construction sites as well as historic architectural landmarks. Building and climbing scaffolding and working on elevated lifts are frequently required.
● Applicants cannot be fearful of working at height and must possess a reasonable amount of strength and stamina to perform as an on-site team member.
● Trainees must be willing to travel to projects within the US. All travel expenses are paid by the Studio but applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
● Safety is of the highest priority. Strict adherence to rigorous protocols is an absolute requirement. All safety training and equipment will be provided by the Studio.
● No prior knowledge or experience of stained glass is required to apply. Stained glass is closely associated with religious architecture and, whether they are new commissions or old windows being restored, they usually reference Judeo-Christian subject matter, symbolism or imagery.
● A religious background or knowledge and experience of western religious art history is considered a valuable asset, though not a requirement.
Benefits include: healthcare, vacation, and sick time include
PLEASE SEND COVER LETTERS/WORK SAMPLES/RESUMES