Keeping it Creel

Keeping it Creel, Project Mentor 

Textile Artist / Knitwear Commission 

Applications Deadline: 5pm, Monday, 22nd September

Total Fee: £718.40

Commission Duration: 4 half days @ Scottish Artist Union rates (3-5 years experience)

Location: Campbeltown Museum, Campbeltown

CHARTS invites applications from textile/knitwear artists to serve as project mentor for Keeping it Creel. Keeping it Creel aims to improve heritage awareness, create access to the museum and support the development of the education and community engagement programme. The project mentor will work closely with museum staff, plan and deliver workshops, and advise on knitting materials and techniques. Keeping it Creel has been made possible by The Stafford Trust, as part of the existing place-based cultural partnership between liveArgyll and CHARTS.

Summary of the Role

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lead and guide workshops at Campbeltown Museum.

• Collaborate with museum staff and local partners on planning, materials, and delivery.

• Engage with local knitting groups to source traditional patterns and knowledge.

• Promote intergenerational learning and cultural understanding.

• Support digital activity, including capturing images and text for an online showcase.

• Contribute to project evaluation with the museum and CHARTS team.

Who We're Looking For:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in knitting or textile arts, with a strong interest in heritage craft.

• Experience in public engagement and workshop facilitation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organised and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Comfortable using digital tools for planning and collaboration.

Download the full job description here to learn more about the role, including full responsibilities and essential criteria.

Key dates

Deadline to apply: 5pm, Monday, 22nd September 

Interviews: Tuesday, 14th October

How to apply

To apply for this role, please forward an application with the subject line Keeping it Creel by 5pm, Monday 22nd September to info@chartsargyllandisles.org.

Applicants can submit their covering letter as an audio file or video. The video/audio should be no more than 2 minutes long.

Equalities Monitoring: Please complete our equalities monitoring form here.

Keeping it Creel is a Culture Heritage and Arts Assembly, Argyll and Isles (CHARTS) project, made possible by the Stafford Trust with further support from liveArgyll, Argyll and Bute Council, Creative Scotland, and Bòrd na Gàidhlig.