Watercolor, Acrylic Painting​/Drawing Instructor in Portland

Watercolor, Acrylic Painting and/or Drawing Instructor Wanted in Portland, OR

Part-time, permanent position. This is a great opportunity for an artist who would like to offer classes but does not have their own studio space.

Job Description: Watercolor, acrylic painting and/or drawing instructor wanted to teach art classes at the Michaels store in Portland, OR.

• Teach watercolor, acrylic painting and/or drawing classes at a Michaels store in Portland, OR.
• Assist students to develop skills and complete projects.

• Ability to paint and/or draw realistically.
• Ability to teach realistic painting and drawing in acrylic, watercolor, and/or drawing.
• Willingness to market classes and build a student base.

• FREE Basics: MAKE A Project Classes — Schedule up to one time per month — Hourly rate plus $3 per student.
• Advanced Classes:
  Hourly rate plus $7 per student for 6 students in attendance or less;
  Hourly rate plus $10 per student for 7 students in attendance or more.

* All schedules to be determined between instructor and Michaels store management.

Classes are two hours in length. The goal of each class is for students to leave with a finished painting or drawing.

All Grumbacher art instructors who teach classes at Michaels must become certified through Grumbacher.

To apply for certification (free of charge): Visit to start the process.

• Find the store you would like to apply for by choosing your state from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
• Click the store you would like to apply for certification.
• Read the official job description (at ).

You will be contacted regarding the next step after we receive and review your online application. If you have questions or require assistance, please respond directly to this ad.

Please note: Certification through Grumbacher is completely independent of the Michaels hiring process. Once certified, you must complete the Michaels employment application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.