Your health matters to Creative Arts Community. We’d like to serve you better and keep you safer by implementing these procedures for painting indoors in an enclosed studio space.

• Gamsol is the ONLY solvent allowed in the studio.  It is very different from any other thinner, including the odorless thinners of any sort.
• All containers (other than water) need to be covered during class, and at night.
• Palettes need to be covered when not in use. Yes, oil paint gives off fumes and odor.
• In enclosed studio spaces, such as Ballard and the Greenhouse, mediums are offensive and should be avoided. Even Galkyd and Galkyd lite will off gas. Walnut oil (Graham sells a good product), and Gamblin Solvent Free Gels  are good options, covered when not in use.
•  Students are encouraged to use oil (such as safflower) for  brush cleaning during the painting session. Lanolin soap will be available at designated clean up stations.
•  Used rags, paper towels need to be placed in a fireproof container at the end of the day.
• Please be prepared to pack out your used Gamsol, solvent free medium, and oil at the end of the week.