Creating with confidence in a clean, supportive, and professionally managed studio

At Burst of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio, your safety — and the safety of your family — is at the heart of everything we do. From kiln-room procedures to air quality to instructor training, we take every step possible to ensure our studio is a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for creativity.

Whether you’re painting pottery, handbuilding clay, attending a workshop, or dropping in for open studio time, you can feel confident knowing our studios follow strict safety protocols and industry best practices.

🔒 Our Safety Philosophy

Creativity should feel joyful, inspiring, and stress-free.
We maintain:

• A clean, organized workspace
• Clear procedures for all equipment
• Protective measures for guests of all ages
• Trained, attentive staff in every department
• Transparent communication with our customers
• A commitment to continual improvement and compliance

Burst of Butterflies was built as a family-centered studio, and every decision we make reflects that purpose.

🔥 Kiln Room & Equipment Safety

Our kiln rooms are one of the most carefully managed areas of the studio. We follow:

✔ Professional kiln ventilation systems

Our kilns are vented according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards to ensure proper airflow and safe operation.

✔ Routine safety checks

Staff complete daily and weekly inspections of:

• kiln vents
• thermocouples
• seals and bricks
• firing shelves and posts
• wiring and connections

✔ Controlled access

Guests do not enter the kiln room during firing or unloading times. Only trained staff operate kiln equipment.

✔ Scheduled firing cycles

We fire on a set schedule and maintain logs for every load, including:

• date
• temperature
• ramp/soak cycles
• operator initials

This ensures consistency, documentation, and safety every time.

🧼 Studio Cleanliness & Air Quality

Creativity should happen in a clean, healthy environment. We maintain:

✔ Daily cleanings of tables, tools, and high-touch areas

Surfaces are wiped and sanitized multiple times per day.

✔ Clay and glaze dust control procedures

Dust is minimized at the source and cleaned safely:

• damp wiping
• controlled sweeping
• HEPA filtration in designated spaces

✔ Proper glaze handling

All glazes are:

• non-toxic
• lead-free
• labeled for proper use
• stored securely

Children and adults are instructed on safe brushing and cleanup.

👩‍🏫 Instructor Training & Staff Protocols

Every staff member goes through structured training in:

✔ Studio safety

Includes clay handling, tool usage, clean-up procedures, slip hazards, and kiln proximity rules.

✔ Customer support & supervision

How to guide beginners, monitor classes, assist families, and help guests feel comfortable.

✔ Emergency procedures

All locations have clear protocols for:

• first aid
• heat safety
• fire prevention
• incident reporting

We maintain internal safety documentation and update policies as part of our continuous improvement.

🎨 Kid-Friendly, Family-Safe Environment

We are a family studio — children’s safety is built into our entire operation.

✔ Non-toxic materials

✔ No access to hazardous tools

✔ Supervised class structures

✔ Clearly marked “staff only” zones

✔ Protective gear available when needed

Our policies ensure that kids, parents, teachers, and groups feel completely safe and supported.

📄 Compliance & Best Practices

We adhere to:

• Ceramics industry safety guidelines
• Manufacturer recommendations for all equipment
• Internal SOPs (reviewed and updated regularly)
• Fire and building safety standards
• Safe material handling practices

Documentation is reviewed by the management team and updated as our studio grows.

💛 A Studio You Can Trust

At Burst of Butterflies, your peace of mind matters.
We are committed to providing:

• Safe and comfortable creative spaces
• Friendly, knowledgeable staff
• Clean equipment and materials
• Clear, consistent procedures
• Transparent communication

We take every measure to ensure that you — and everyone you bring — can create with confidence.

✨ Have Questions About Safety?

We’re always here to help, explain our processes, or answer any questions.

📧 Contact us anytime: Click Here For Contact Form
📞 Chandler: 480.559.8016
📞 Peoria: 623.214.3133

Your comfort matters — and we’re happy to walk you through any part of our process.