Orr Street Studios is expanding its creative programming! We are seeking studio artists and visiting instructors to lead our upcoming multi-tier art workshop program starting in January 2027. This is an opportunity to share your expertise, engage with the local art community, and maximize your instructional income in a vibrant, supportive environment. If you are interested please continue reading this email. When you are ready to propose a class, fill out the Google Form at the end of this email. Proposals due by November 15th.
Why Teach With Us?
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High Earning Potential: Keep 50% of all student tuition gross revenue for public classes and masterclasses.
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Guaranteed Class Minimums: Every scheduled class requires a minimum of 8 students to run, ensuring your time and preparation are highly compensated.
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Administrative Support: We handle the heavy lifting—online registration systems, multi-channel marketing campaigns, and payment collection are fully managed by the studio.
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On-Site Assistance: Focus entirely on your students. A dedicated studio monitor will be present for every session to assist you with classroom setup and breakdown.
Earning Potential & Class Formats
Single-Session Workshops (3 Hours)
Fast-paced formats focused on completing a single project in one day (e.g., Intro to Watercolor, Monoprinting, Palette Knife Painting).
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Your Take-Home Pay: $32.50 per student , a minimum of $260.00 up to $487.50 per workshop
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Hourly Rate Breakdown: $86.67 to $162.50 per hour
Short-Term Courses (4 Weeks)
Progressive skill-building classes meeting once a week for 2.5 hours over a consecutive four-week timeline (e.g., Oil Painting, Pen and Ink, Book Making).
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Your Take-Home Pay: $100 per student, a minimum of $800.00 up to $1,500.00 per course
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Hourly Rate Breakdown: $80.00 to $150.00 per hour
1-Day Masterclass (6 Hours Instructional Time)
High-intensity, advanced technique training for serious adult artists and emerging professionals (e.g., Portraiture Realism, Painting from the Model).
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Your Take-Home Pay: $97.50 per student, a minimum of $780.00 up to $1,462.50 per masterclass
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Hourly Rate Breakdown: $130.00 to $243.75 per hour
2-Day Masterclass (12 Hours Instructional Time)
Extended, deep-dive technique training running 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily with a 1-hour lunch break.
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Your Take-Home Pay: $175 per student, a minimum of $1,400.00 up to $2,625.00 per masterclass
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Hourly Rate Breakdown: $116.67 to $218.75 per hour
Corporate Team-Building Packages (3 Hours)
Collaborative, creative experiences designed for local businesses and executive departments (e.g., Collaborative Canvas Murals, Wine & Printmaking).
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Your Take-Home Pay: $600.00 flat rate per event (covers up to 12 participants)
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Hourly Rate Breakdown: $200.00 per hour
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Note: Corporate base package rates include a built-in material kit allotment paid directly to the artist, in addition to the flat rate.
Program Guidelines & Logistics
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Supply Policy: To keep operations streamlined, students in all public workshops, short courses, and masterclasses are required to bring their own supplies based on a checklist you provide.
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Class Capacity: Class sizes are strictly capped at a maximum of 15 students (20 for corporate packages) to guarantee an intimate, high-quality learning environment.
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Finalized Rosters: Student counts are locked 5 business days prior to the class start date. Corporate bookings are secured and fully paid 10 business days in advance.
Instructor Responsibilities
As a teacher, you must provide a structured syllabus/curriculum, sample project images, a professional bio, and a comprehensive student material supply list in addition to teaching the class. Instructors manage their own specific studio setup and cleanup, with access to the space 1 hour before and after the designated class times.
Please submit your application by November 15, 2026 to be considered for the winter session (January- March 2027).