Safety in Studios

Drawing-Room 204

Food, Drink, Clothing: Do not eat drink or smoke in the studio. Clean hands thoroughly as you enter the studio and before you leave the studio.

Spray Fixative: Do not use spray fixative outside an approved spray booth - there is one in the Porter Hall 201- the Printmaking side of the studio. You can also take your drawing outside and spray fixative. Make sure you consider the wind direction and always spray with the wind.

Materials:

-Charcoal is NOT a toxic material

-Examine Soft Pastels carefully before buying. Avoid pastels without pigment labels (these are often imported). Use care to not blow pastel dust into the air. Clean carefully by wet mopping only. Never sweep or vacuum dry materials. Wash hands with great care, as these are pure pigment. See list of pigments to avoid in the painting section.

-Turpentine washes or other solvent techniques (like image transfers) must be done in approved spray booth. Do not remove until completely dry.

Your Studio Space: Have an ergonomically designed work area. Repeated hand motions can lead to wrist problems over time.

Electrical Outlets: Unplug extension cords, phone chargers, and anything else from electrical outlets when leaving the room and when they are not in use.