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
Winter Quarter Hours
- Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Finals Week Hours: March 13 - 17
- Monday - Thursday: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Closed March 18 - March 26
- Monday, March 27: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Spring Quarter Hours
- Begins Tuesday, March 28
- 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:
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.
| 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 |
| 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, $ |
| 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
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| 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 |
| 1-Day Project Membership |
$20 NU / $35 Non-NU |
| In-Studio Sewing Machine Rental |
$5 |
| Out-of-Studio Rental (Sewing Skills Required) |
$15 |
| 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
Attendants
- Gabe Abbott
- Kendall Fahnoe
- Yi Gao
- Izzy Gonzalez
- Tara King
- Melody Macharia
- Matthias Neumann
- Djamila Oumarou
- Alison Park
- Attzy Rodriguez
- Lev Rosenberg
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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
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