Young Makers Studio Apprenticeships

For ages 15–17 ready to deepen their craft practice, build studio leadership skills, and learn alongside BCC teaching artists.

Go Deeper in the Craft You Love.

Ages 15–17 | Six-month, application-based program

The Young Makers Studio Apprenticeship is an advanced learning and leadership opportunity for teens who have already completed a BCC class and are ready to take the next step in clay, wood, or metal.

Explore Youth Classes and Programs

No prior experience is needed for most youth classes—just curiosity and a willingness to make something new.

Clay Apprentice

Develop your ceramic practice while learning studio systems, tool care, material preparation, cleanup, and the rhythms of a working teaching studio.

Wood Apprentice

Build woodworking and woodturning skills while learning safe tool use, material preparation, shop organization, and thoughtful studio habits.

Metal Apprentice

Deepen your metalsmithing skills through studio work, tool care, and project support. Forge opportunities are available to approved apprentices age 15 and up.

More Than a Class

Apprentices receive meaningful mentorship and real access to the BCC studio community while learning how a professional craft studio works.

Individual mentorship from a BCC teaching artist
Tuition-free access to BCC classes with available space during the six-month term
One adult-class apprenticeship with their mentor teacher
Hands-on studio leadership and teaching-assistant experience
A completion certificate and reference for future educational or employment opportunities
A supportive community of fellow makers

What Apprentices Do

Apprentices work alongside the teaching artist as active studio assistants. Depending on their training and experience, they may help welcome and orient students, demonstrate appropriate studio habits, guide younger makers through teacher-directed tasks, support tool use and project work, prepare materials, assist with transitions and bathroom breaks, and help maintain a safe, focused, and respectful learning environment.

Apprentices work under the direction of the teaching artist and do not replace the instructor or required adult staffing.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Applicants must be ages 15–17, have completed at least one prior BCC class in their chosen studio, and be able to commit to the full six-month term.

Applicant Name

Date of birth / age

Parent or guardian name

Parent or guardian email

Parent or guardian phone number

Select your preferred studio track: Clay / Wood / Metal

Which BCC classes have you previously completed?

Which instructor(s) have you worked with?

Why would you like to be a Studio Apprentice?

What do you hope to learn during this six-month program?

Describe a time you showed responsibility, patience, or leadership.

Can you commit to attending consistently for the full six-month term?

Yes No

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the applicant. I understand that the Young Makers Studio Apprenticeship is a six-month educational and leadership commitment. I give permission for my teen to participate in studio activities under the direction of BCC teaching artists and understand that consistent attendance, responsible behavior, and adherence to all studio safety expectations are required.

I understand that apprentices receive tuition-free access to eligible BCC classes on a space-available, instructor-approved basis and are responsible for any applicable material fees.

Parent Signature