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The Crucible

Glass Blowing Instructor / TA

Oakland, CA · On-site

$19.95 - $27.50/hr

As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for individual ... The Glass Blowing department at The Crucible is looking for instructors to teach glass blowing ...

Penny Cream

Artist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Artists: A fun, innovative painting instruction business in Las Vegas (Silverado Ranch) seeks ... Painting with a Twist is all about connecting with friends (or co-workers) over a glass of wine ...

The Crucible

Glass Blowing Instructor / TA

Oakland, CA · On-site

$27.50/hr

As an innovative hub built around the industrial arts, The Crucible is a catalyst for individual ... The Glass Blowing department at The Crucible is looking for instructors to teach glass blowing ...

Penny Cream

Artist

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Artists: A fun, innovative painting instruction business in Las Vegas (Silverado Ranch) seeks ... Painting with a Twist is all about connecting with friends (or co-workers) over a glass of wine ...

Gatsby Glass

Glass Installer Glazier

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Our team partners with our clients to bring bold, artistic glassworks to life. Whether it's on the operations side, driving glass innovations; the sales side, translating those visions for the ...

Bullseye Glass Co.

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Fabricator/CNC Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

Locally owned and operated since 1974, Bullseye Glass Co. is a growing company that has always worked shoulder-to-shoulder with artists and architects, uniting creativity and industry, inspiration ...

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How much do glass artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for glass artist in the United States is $18.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a glass artist do?

As a glass artist, your primary responsibilities include designing projects, glassblowing, and decorating glass objects. Also known as a glassblower, your duties involve blowing, shaping, joining, and staining pieces to create art. Your art may be a practical product, like a vase or a pipe, or simply for decoration. Depending on your qualifications, you can work with molten glass using ovens, kilns, and necessary tools and equipment, or you can decorate premade glass objects by painting or etching them. A glass artist can create stained glass windows, vessels, and other pieces of art. You may use your skills to form original pieces or accept commissions from clients.

What does a glass artist do?

A glass artist is a skilled professional who creates decorative or functional objects from glass using various techniques such as blowing, casting, fusing, or lampworking. They design and shape glass pieces like vases, sculptures, stained glass windows, and jewelry. Glass artists work in studios or workshops and often combine creativity with technical expertise to produce unique art pieces. Their work involves handling specialized tools and working with high temperatures to manipulate glass safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a glass artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Glass Artist, you need strong artistic ability, knowledge of glass properties, experience with design principles, and often formal training or apprenticeships in glass art. Familiarity with tools such as kilns, torches, glass cutters, and safety equipment is essential, and certifications in glassblowing or kiln forming can enhance credibility. Creativity, attention to detail, patience, and perseverance are standout soft skills in this field. These skills and qualities are vital for producing unique, high-quality glass artworks while ensuring safety and artistic innovation.

What are some common challenges faced by glass artists in a studio environment?

Glass artists often encounter challenges such as maintaining safety protocols due to the high temperatures and sharp materials involved in glasswork. Managing time efficiently is crucial, as many glass techniques require precise timing for heating, shaping, and cooling. Additionally, collaboration and communication are important, especially in shared studio spaces where equipment and resources must be coordinated among multiple artists. Adapting to client feedback or project changes can also be a typical part of the role, requiring flexibility and creative problem-solving.

What is the difference between Glass Artist vs Glassblower?

AspectGlass ArtistGlassblower
CredentialsOften self-taught or formal art education, no specific certification requiredTypically apprenticeships or specialized training, some certifications available
Work EnvironmentArt studios, galleries, exhibitions, or commissioned projectsGlass studios, hot shops, or manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageFine art, decorative art, commissioned art piecesFunctional glassware, sculptures, and artistic pieces

While both roles involve working with glass, a Glass Artist primarily focuses on creating artistic and decorative pieces, often in a studio or gallery setting. A Glassblower specializes in shaping molten glass into functional or artistic objects through blowing techniques, usually in a hot shop environment. The skills and tools overlap, but their main focus and work settings differ.

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Infographic showing various Glass Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,000 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Specialty Instructor - Glass Arts & Fused Glass

Bend, OR • On-site

Bend Metro and Park Recreation District
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$24.56 - $28/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Benefit type: Part time, non benefited
Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.
Come join our Team at Bend Parks and Recreation District! Bend Park and Recreation is looking for Instructors to teach youth and/or adult art classes.
Open until Filled: First review of candidates will be Monday 9/7/2026
About the job:
Our Fused Glass Instructors plan and lead specialized fused glass classes and workshops for participants of varying skill levels. They develop lesson plans, design and prepare projects, organize and maintain materials and equipment, and provide instruction in glass cutting, design, layering, and kiln-firing techniques. Instructors foster a safe, creative, and inclusive learning environment, monitor participant progress, ensure adherence to studio safety practices, evaluate class outcomes, and contribute to a positive participant experience.
A day in the life:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Instructs assigned classes, programs and activities.
  • Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program objectives and guidelines.
  • Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
  • Develops rapport with participants and responds to questions, concerns, etc.
  • Collaborates with Coordinator/Management staff to develop, plan and schedule classes.
  • Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
  • Sets up, take down, clean-up after class as required.
  • Addresses program specific risk management/safety issues.
  • Facilitates inclusion of special needs participants in program.
  • Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures.
  • Acts as a mandatory reporter and complies with mandatory reporting guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Hours:
Work schedule will be determined together with the Arts and Enrichment Supervisor, based on both classroom and instructor availability for Fall and Winter Programming.
Upcoming classes may include:
  • Fused Glass: Holiday Gifts

Requirements
What you'll need for success:
Strong Knowledge of:
  • Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
  • Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
  • Curriculum and effective teaching methods for area of assignment

Skill and Ability to:
  • Demonstrate competency in specialized area;
  • Communicate effectively with a diverse group of people;
  • Effectively prepare and present lessons to a variety of audiences taking into consideration age, abilities and levels;
  • Effectively handling disruptions, conflicts, and responding to problems addressing customer service concerns, and emergency situations as they arise; and
  • Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and customers.

What we're looking for:
Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:
  1. High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred; AND
  2. Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty area; OR
  3. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training.

Preferred:
  1. Some teaching experience.

Certification:
1. First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire is required in some positions.
Supervision Responsibilities:
Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.
Working Conditions:
The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.
  • Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
  • Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
  • The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
  • Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.
  • Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for the position.
Veteran Preference Status
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans' preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans' preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans' preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:
All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.
Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •
Salary Description
$24.56 - $28.00/hr.

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