CHAPTER 2: Begin at the Beginning...

Picture CERF+ (The Craft Emergency Relief Fund) is an organization whose purpose is to support and provide assistance to artists and craftspeople during times of natural disaster. One of their programs is the CERF+ Get Ready Grant. The CERF+ Get Ready grant is a $1,000 grant to assist artists "to safeguard their studios, protect their practices, and prepare for emergencies". In December 2025, I was approved for this grant, which I intend to use to weatherproof my outdoor kiln area, and create a safe and comfortable space to work and teach. One of the things CERF+ encourages grant recipients to do, is to document how they use their grant. My grant will cover enclosing my outdoor workspace, and provide much-needed storage and sinks. A small windfall I received in 2025 will allow me to complete this project in total. I'm really excited to share my progress with you, and encourage other artists and craftspeople to apply for this grant. So, let's begin with the current status of the outdoor (kiln) space, and the overall plan...

CHAPTER 2: Begin at the Beginning...

12/28/2025

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The first thing to do (in part because I'd like to have these expenditures on this year's tax filing), is to gather my materials.
Off to Ikea!
I had already ordered a double sink utility tub from Home Depot when I found the $15 stainless sinks at Ikea, so I will return the $150 plastic tub to Home Depot when it arrives. I will pick up the lumber I'll be needing on Tues, but until then, I can work on the inside of this area. I decided to start with the sink/glaze area. Despite all the shelving. it just doesn't work for me, so first thing was to gut it, set up the storage shelving that will hold the countertop and sinks. I also wanted to move my on-demand water heater to a better location,

Sinks and small storage!

Storage shelves/countertop bases (before cutting in half).

Countertops.

Sink/glaze area as it was...

After the gutting.

Configuring shelves...

And sinks.

As of this evening.

I can't move forward much until I finish printing the feet and caps for the posts. They protect the posts from water damage, and raise them to the appropriate height for countertops. It takes about 6 hours to print four feet/caps.
While I wait for them to print, I'll fill a couple of trash cans with horded "art supplies".
Stay tuned!
CMCK

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