Over the years, knowledge around studio hazards and best practice has been normalised, and formal education has also long instilled safety practices. But with many TAFE and university courses closing, private classes have filled this space. And with no formal regulation, this rise in hobbyists, community and home studios can pose a threat to makers.

‘If a studio isn’t kept dust free and ventilated, and masks aren’t worn when mixing glazes and loading kilns, the risk of silicosis is a real danger for dedicated makers,’