ARTica Studios
ARTica Studios is here to serve you.
Get creative in the Norris Underground.
(ARTica will be closed from December 12th to January 19th)
- Monday-Friday: 12:30pm-6:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
- Plan your visit – use this link to sign up for a day and time you plan to visit ARTica
Purchase Online Ahead of Your Visit!
ARTica now has an online menu available where you can order and pay ahead of a contactless pick-up. Orders can be picked up any time during ARTica's operating hours. To order any of the following items for pickup, click here.
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
Note- Online ordering is available Monday-Friday. If an order is completed before 5:00pm it will be ready for pick-up within an hour, otherwise the order will be ready at 12:30pm the next day we are open.
NO DELIVERIES OR SHIPPING ON ONLINE PURCHASING. Just come by ARTica for a safe and easy contactless pick up.
ARTica's goal is to 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.
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
- Ceramics Studio Inquiries
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Location
Underground Level MapReserve 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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