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COVID-19 Update (as of May 3rd)
ARTica Studios will remain closed until further notice. We encourage everyone to stay in as much as possible and stay safe. Thank you for your understanding and for supporting ARTica Studios. Feel free to contact us at articastudios@u.northwestern.edu with any questions.
Opportunities Still Available
In the meantime, there are still ways for students on campus to create art. ARTica is preparing Shelter in Place Arts and Crafts for students that are still on campus for free. Supplies will be dropped off at students' residencies.
To learn more, visit the Shelter in Place Arts and Crafts page here.
Location
Reserve activities and group events at ARTica!
Please email articastudios@u.northwestern.edu with any questions about events.
Prices
Banner Making
Reserve a time for banner painting here
| Projects | Price |
|---|---|
| Banner and Paints | $22.00 |
| Banner | $15.00 |
| Paints | $10.00 |
| String & Grommets | $2.00 |
Paint
Reserve a time for rock and window painting here
| Paint Projects | Price |
|---|---|
| Rock Painting Supplies | $85.00 |
| Window Paints | $15.00 |
| Paint by Norris (canvas, brushes, paint) | $15.00 |
| Canvas Paint Project: 8x10 | $7.00 |
| Canvas Paint Project: 11x14 | $12.00 |
| Canvas Paint Project: 16x20 | $20.00 |
| Paddle Painting | $20.00 |
| Small Projects Paint | $3.00 |
| Washable Tempura | $3.00 |
Paper Crafts
| Paper Material | Price |
|---|---|
| Craft Paper | $0.50 per foot |
| Construction Paper | $0.25 per sheet |
| Posterboard | $1.25 per sheet |
| Cardstock | $0.10 per sheet |
Glaze
Reserve a time for a group event here
| Bisque | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bisque Projects (includes bisque, glazes, and firing) | $5.00-20.00 |
| Bisque Group Projects (7+ people) | $25.00 set-up fee + cost of each bisque item |
DIY Services
| Project | Cost |
|---|---|
| Custom Button Making (for 1 button) | $1.00 |
| Custom Button Making (for 3 buttons) | $2.00 |
| Hot Laminator | $2.00 / foot |
| Cold Laminator | $1.00 / foot |
| Binding (any size) | $1.00 |
| Tape, Glue and Scissors (in studio) | FREE |
Studio Usage
| Membership | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramics Quarterly Membership |
$85.00 /NU $155.00 /Non-NU |
Includes FREE locker space and 15lbs clay. Must attend membership certification meeting. |
| Ceramics 3-Day Membership* |
$45.00 /NU $55.00 /Non-NU |
Includes FREE locker space and 5lbs clay. (Additional clay is $2.50 /1 pound or $45.00 for 25 pounds). |
| Darkroom Photography Quarterly Membership |
$85.00 /NU $155.00 /Non-NU |
Must pass membership quiz. |
| Darkroom Photography 1-Day Membership |
$20.00 /NU $25.00 /Non-NU |
Must pass membership quiz. |
| Sewing Machine |
In studio: $5.00 /day Outside studio rental: $15 /day* |
Sewing skills required. |
| Studio Group Usage Fee | $25.00 per day | Usage fee includes free use of markers, crayons, tape, glue, pencils, ruler, tarp and clean up supplies. Reserve the space here. |
NOTE: Membership lasts throughout one academic quarter. Members may use the studio during quarter breaks.
*3-Day Members must be approved by Ceramics Technician Ian Wallach to use the studio space. Please email Ian at ian.wallach@northwestern.edu if interested.
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