STONE SCULPTURE STUDIO APPRENTICESHIP
For Art Students & Emerging Makers
Rustic On-Site Housing Provided
Seasonal Position (May-October), full time
Ready to take your art-school skills into the world of stone, sculpture, and hands-on craft? Join our working stone sculpture studio and learn how professional sculptural production happens from the ground up.
Set on a historic quarry in Downeast Maine, our studio is surrounded by forests, exposed ledge, and a geologically-rich landscape—an inspiring environment for emerging sculptors.
What You’ll Learn
-
Stone sculpture + craft-based fabrication
-
Safe and efficient tool use (training provided)
-
Studio workflow, carving techniques & production methods
-
How to bring creative concepts into lasting physical form
Required Skills
-
Experience using power tools
-
Basic knowledge of sculpture techniques
-
Comfort working in an active studio environment
Perks
-
Rustic on-site cabin living quarters (electric, drinking water, outhouse)
-
Use of quarry swimming, sauna, nature trails, ocean 5 min drive away
-
Immersive studio environment
-
Mentorship in stonework & professional craft practices
Physical Expectations
-
Standing for long periods
-
Lfting up to 75 lbs
-
Working around stone dust, noise, tools, and machinery
-
Personal protective equipment provided
This apprenticeship may be for you if you are:
-
Creative
-
Curious
-
Detail-oriented
-
Works well on a team
-
Okay with failure + excited to grow from it!
-
Ready for physical, hands-on work in an outdoor/industrial setting
Interested?
Email info@stonedesignss.com to learn more or send us your resume!