Here’s a New Year’s resolution that can lead to a healthier and safer year for you and others in your studio. Resolve to take a little time this to review how you manage hazardous materials in your studio. This resolution could save your life! Fumes + Ventilation Many...
San Diego based furniture maker, CERF+ beneficiary and Get Ready Grantee Craig Thibodeau has a lot to be thankful for. He just released his book, The Craft of Veneering, and is working on building one-of-a-kind, commissioned and speculation furniture pieces that...
Being fire safety ready in the studio is a year-round task, but it’s something that can require extra attention during the heating season. Here are some tips to help keep you and your studio safe from fire. Find more fire prevention and studio safety tips in CERF+’s...
Staying Safe in a Flooded Studio When you’re cleaning out a flooded studio, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential to your health and safety. Depending on the type of physical, electrical, or chemical disaster you’re working with, PPE typically includes:...
An interview with metalsmith and jeweler Amarette Gregor When it comes to planning her career, Portland, Oregon metalsmith and jeweler Amarette Gregor is laser-focused. The artist recently participated in a CERF+ panel on building sustaining careers at Clackamas...
Cleaning up your studio this spring can provide health and safety benefits as well as a cleaner and better organized workplace. Here are some ways to cover your art, assets and career this spring. 1. Clear the Air The more dust involved with your art making process,...
Artist Studio Safety WHY? Many of the materials and processes associated with creating art can be dangerous to the artist and those close to the artist. Learn about these dangers and then take steps to reduce or avoid risks associated with creating your artwork. How...