Bronze Sculpture and Ceramics

Sculpture and Fabrication Bronze and Clay -OPEN to applicants throughout USA and Canada.

Join a one-of-a kind Buddhist sacred art projects at Odiyan Buddhist center. Live, work and learn within a long-standing Buddhist community. Those with prior experience in the trades are welcome to apply to offer their skills, and develop more.

Artists needed for sculpture in red clay, bronze and concrete.

What You’ll Do:

• Metalwork -including welding and shaping
• Clay - sculpting, firing, assembly
• Foundry - creating bronze statues
• Help with cooking, food preservation, and general kitchen support
• Join in Buddhist classes and practice as part of daily life

What You’ll Get:

• Free vegetarian meals and beverages
• Free shared housing (1 roommate) with large outdoor covered porch
• $200 monthly stipend ($300 after 1 year)
• Free Wi-Fi and domestic calls
• Skill training and meaningful work experience
• Daily connection to nature, fresh air, and sacred surroundings
• Opportunities for Buddhist learning and personal growth

Details:

• Start anytime September 2025 up to Oct 15, 2025.
• Or start beginning Feb. 2026.
• Minimum commitment -six months with opportunity to stay on if there is a mutual fit.
• You must be physically strong and good with working with your hands. Lift up tp 50lbs, able to handle power tools, be on your knees, bending or kneeling for long periods.
• Located at Odiyan, a Tibetan Buddhist- based community in Northern California

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How to Apply

First step - fill out our Volunteer Interest form. Add your resume (and photo, if you like).

If it seems you are a good fit for our Sacred Art projects, we will send you more details and our Application.