Open Call for Internship with Empar Juanes at PEDRA casa estudi

You will live in my home, share my studio, and work alongside me to develop my new series of work. Besides this, you will have the unique opportunity to help on organising and assist the Week-stone carving retreat at PEDRA casa estudi I am planning for May. My home-studio is a 250 year’s old traditional mediterranean house, with around 250 m2 to live and create surrounded by nature in a small village situated 30 min drive from València called Llombai.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, refine your skills, and immerse yourself in the world of contemporary jewelry art, creating a series of pieces from start to finish , gaining a deep understanding of the creative processes of an artist, who won the Herbert Hofmann Prize last year, and is a finalist of the Loewe Crafts Prize 2025.


You will learn:

• Knowledge and practice of all techniques related to stone carving.
• What it means to make a living from art today, from the perspective of a young person with
• significant recognition and professional experience.
• A deep understanding of my artistic vision and creative processes.
• Development of a collection from start to finish.
• Teaching techniques and educational methods.

Skills required :

• Jewelry-making skills: Basic knowledge of goldsmith techniques is preferred.
• Stone carving knowledge (or willingness to learn).
• Artistic sensitivity: Understanding of design, aesthetics, and creative processes.
• Content creation: Basic skills in photography, video editing, and social media.
• Communication skills: Ability to interact with participants in workshops and collaborate effectively.
• Keeping workspaces clean and organized.
• Teaching interest: Desire to share techniques with beginners during workshops (optional but encouraged).
• Proactivity and flexibility: Willingness to adapt and take initiative.
• Driving license is appreciated.

You will receive:

• Accommodation, including a private room with a personal desk. Meals also included. (Estimated value: Renting a room and studio at PEDRA typically costs €400/month, plus approximately €200/month for food, totalling an estimated €600.)
• Free access to the stone, goldsmithing, and enamel workshops.
• The opportunity to experience life at PEDRA Casa Studio, building a creative community with other jewelers.

Application:
Send your motivation letter, cv and short portfolio to emparjuanes@gmail.com and I will invite you to an online interview. Besides the technical skills, a personal level understanding is important for me, as we will be living together.

Ah! and I have a 6 months old puppy, Boira, so you would live with her as well!