ARTica Studios is here to serve you!
What is ARTica Studios? ARTica is a resource available to Northwestern students and other community members offering different crafts projects, creative group events, and arts classes. The ARTican mission is provide a space for students and community members to get creative and unwind at a low cost. The ARTica space is designed to foster a spirit of community and learning. Learn more about us and what we offer below!
Operating Hours
Spring Quarter Hours
- Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Saturday - Sunday: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Closed: Dillo Day Saturday, May 20, and Memorial Day Monday, May 29
Learn more about what you can create at ARTica:
ARTica Promotions- Special Events, Seasonal Craft projects, & DIY To-Go- Reservations
- Ceramics Studio- Information about memberships and MiniCourses
- Darkroom- Use our darkroom to develop photography
Pay in-store at ARTica with credit, debit, or Chartstring (for student organizations). Select projects available as DIY To-Go and available for purchase online.
Paints
| Banner and Paints | $22 |
| Banner | $15 |
| Window Paints | $15 |
| Paint by Norris (Canvas, Brushes, Paint) | $10 |
| Small Project Painting | $3 |
| Washable Tempera | $3 |
| Strings and Grommets | $3 |
| Canvas Paint Projects | $8-$20 |
| Rock Painting | $95 |
Ceramics
| Quarterly Ceramics Membership | $165 NU/ $175 Non-NU |
| Clay Body (White or Brown Stoneware) | $2/lb, $15/12.5lbs, $30/25lbs |
| Speciality Clay Body (Dark Brown, Speckled Brown, Porcelain) | $3/lb, $20/12.5 lbs, $40/25lbs |
| In-House Reclaim | $1/lb, $ |
Glazing
| Bisque Projects (Includes bisque, glazes, and firing) | $5 - $20 |
| Bisque Group Projects (7 or more) | $25 set-up fee + cost of items |
Paper Crafts
| Cardstock | $0.10 / sheet |
| Construction Paper | $0.25 / sheet |
| Craft Paper | $0.50 / foot |
| Poster Board | $1.25 / sheet |
DIY Services
| Button Making | $1 each or 3 for $2 |
| Laminating |
Hot: $2/foot Cold: $1/foot |
| Binding | $1 any size |
| Die Cut Lettering | FREE in-studio use |
| Paper Cutter | FREE in-studio use |
| Markers, Crayons | FREE in-studio use |
| Tape, Glue & Scissors | FREE in-studio use |
Dark Room Photography
| 1-Day Project Membership | $20 NU / $35 Non-NU |
Sewing
| In-Studio Sewing Machine Rental | $5 |
| Out-of-Studio Rental (Sewing Skills Required) | $15 |
Group Projects
| Studio Group Usage | $25 / day |
Join the ARTica Team!
- ARTica attendants gain professional experience, leadership skills, and knowledge about art.
- Applications are closed for the quarter.
Supervisors
- Jane Clarke
- Catie Moore
- Attzy Rodriguez
- Laila Simone Robinson
Attendants
- Gabe Abbott
- Kendall Fahnoe
- Yi Gao
- Izzy Gonzalez
- Tara King
- Melody Macharia
- Matthias Neumann
- Djamila Oumarou
- Alison Park
- Austin Porras
Ceramics Studio
- Rachel "Ranch" Ward, Ceramic Technician
- Lev Rosenberg, Ceramic Assistant
Contact Us
- General Studio Inquiries: articastudios@u.northwestern.edu
- Phone number: (847) 491-2344
- Location: Underground Level Map
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ARTica's goal is to provide great service while keeping you safe.
- ARTica Studios follows all State and University Health and Safety guidelines.
- Masks are optional and not required in the studio space regardless of vaccination status.
- Please wash/sanitize hands prior to receiving supplies for activities.
- Social distancing is mandatory