ARTica Studios
ARTica Studios is here to serve you.
Find art in the Norris Underground.
Fall Hours – Beginning September 21
- Monday-Friday 12:30pm-6:00pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
- Plan your visit – use this link to sign up for a day and time you plan to visit ARTica
Only members of the NU community can use ARTica this fall.
ARTica offers the option to purchase online.
The special online menu allows for ordering and payment - You can order 1 hour prior to your touchless pick-up. Click on this site
Note- Online ordering is available 11 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.
You can order the following:
- Selected Bisque Pottery Projects to go!
- Fall Pottery Sale
- Mini Course Supply Packs
- Paint by Norris Acrylic Canvas Painting Kits
NO DELIVERIES OR SHIPPING ON ONLINE PURCHASING. Just come by ARTica for a safe and easy touch less pick up.
ARTica will provide great service while keeping you safe.
- All State and University Health and Safety guidelines are followed.
- Mask is required, Wash/sanitize hands prior to receiving supplies for activities.
- Social distancing is mandatory.
- Capacity for in area activity is 9.
- We encourage you to use the Plan to Visit Sign up Form.
Upcoming Event - October Craft Wednesdays
Enjoy free crafts on Wednesday afternoons, 3 - 5:30 p.m at Ground Floor Norris Center. Sign up online will be posted on October 1st.
- October 12: Little Bisque Pumpkins or Football tiles to decorate
- October 19: Halloween Scary Boards
- October 28: Decoupage Halloween Jars
Ceramic Memberships
Email articastudios@u.northwestern.edu if you are interested in a Fall Membership. Memberships require special approval. Quarter Memberships sign up - September 21- 25.
Ceramic Quarter Memberships purchased this Fall will extend into all of Winter Quarter. Ceramic quarterly membership is good September 28 - November 24, then are reactivated for January 4 - March 7, 2021
So if you qualify -it’s the best time to purchase a membership!
- Ceramic Fall Quarter Membership: $105.00 (one rate for all users, good through March 7th)
- Non-NU Memberships are not accepted this Fall.
- Email articastudios@u.northwestern.edu with any special questions and concerns.
- Ceramic Memberships include
- 25 lbs of white or brown clay
- Glazes and Firing
- Locker and shelf space
- Due to COVID 19 restrictions - You will store specific tools in your locker for your use to minimize sharing.
- No more than 2 can be in the Ceramic’s Studio – It is important to use the Plan to Visit Sign up Form.
Darkroom Membership- Daily Use Purchase only!
Darkroom users must email articastudios@u.northwestern.edu requesting the use of the space. You will receive an approval email to use the darkroom.
Note:
- You must be a member of the NU community
- You must know the basics of black and white film and print processing
- You will be contacted for a brief exam
ARTica provides:
- Chemicals for film and paper processing
- Equipment for film development
- Equipment for paper development
Darkroom per visit (2-4 hours) cost: $20
Once approved, use the Plan to Visit Sign up Form.
Only 1 user allowed at a time in the Darkroom.
Contact Us
- (847) 491-2344
- General Studio Inquiries
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Location
Reserve activities and group events at ARTica!
GROUP RESERVATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
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 Membership |
$105.00 /NU $155.00 /Non-NU (unavailable) |
Includes FREE locker space and 25lbs clay. Must attend membership certification meeting. Good through March 7th. |
| Ceramics 3-Day Membership (unavailable) |
$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 (unavailable) |
$85.00 /NU $155.00 /Non-NU |
Must pass membership quiz. |
| Darkroom Photography 1-Day Membership |
$20.00 /NU $25.00 /Non-NU (unavailable) |
Must pass membership quiz. |
| Sewing Machine |
In-studio: $5.00 /day Outside studio rental: $15 /day |
Sewing skills required. |
| Studio Group Usage Fee (unavailable) | $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. |
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