Quilting Apprentice

Quilting for Community is a non-profit with a mission to build community by teaching low-cost quilting, sewing, and art classes. The Q4C design center offers sewing machine stations, pressing stations, fabric cutting tables, and felt design walls for creative exploration of designs. Additionally, there is a long-arm machine, which facilitates quilting with ease, especially for large projects. Fabric and notions are available for purchase at deeply reduced prices allowing new quilters to afford learning this skill.

The apprentice will begin by observing and learning how the studio classroom operates, focusing on the organization, scheduling, and maintenance of the space. They will then take the beginning quilting classes and learn our techniques for sewing and teaching. They will move to learning the long arm quilting machine, and progress to teaching other quilters to use the machine. The apprentice will learn the mechanics of the machine and troubleshooting when challenges arise during quilting. Additionally, the apprentice will assist in the fabric thrift store and become familiar with different types of fabrics, notions, tools and gain experience in merchandising and store operations. Lastly, the apprentice will assist the Q4C Executive Director in all aspects of running Q4C as needed.

The time commitment is approximately 25 hours per week of learning and teaching for a 5-6 month period. We are seeking candidates with availability on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The apprentice will gain valuable skills and experience in a supportive and creative environment and be expected to gain confidence and progressive responsibilities at their comfort level, to include but not limited to:

(A) Learn to teach sewing and quilting classes
(B) Learn to run the Q4C fabric thrift store
(C) Learn how a nonprofit runs on a ground level
(D) Gain valuable teaching experience
(E) Learn how to use and assist with mechanical needs in sewing/quilting machines
(F) Use and assist with technology needs in office operations
(G) Develop/encourage creative projects
(H) Assist the Q4C Executive Director

This program is open to persons of any age or background. Q4C is seeking candidates interested or engaged in sewing and fiber arts, any sewing knowledge is a plus. Candidates should have a willingness to learn the technical aspects of quilting, be personable and open to interacting with the public, and be flexible in assisting and working in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Routinely moves items up to 50 pounds. Basic computer skills and comfort with technology are a plus. This is a fully in-person role based in Chatsworth, CA.

Salary: $20/hour, up to 25 hours/week

Benefits:-Access to studio classroom and machines
-Paid learning
-Mentorship

Education requirements: None 

Deadline to apply: December 31, 2025 

Documents required to apply: Resume 

How to apply: Submit this application