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ARTica Studios

ARTica Studios is here to serve you.

Get creative in the Norris Underground.

• Spring Quarter Hours
  • Monday - Thursday: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
  • Friday-Sunday: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
• Closed - Dillo Day, Saturday, May 21
• Closed - Memorial Day, Monday, May 30

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:

• Bisque Pottery Projects to go!
• Wood Slice Painting Kits
• Acrylic Canvas Painting Kits

Note- Currently online ordering is available during ARTica's operating hours. Therefore online ordering is not available weeknights or weekends. 

NO DELIVERIES OR SHIPPING ON ONLINE PURCHASING.  Just come by ARTica for a safe and easy pick up.

ARTica's goal is to provide great service while keeping you safe.

• All State and University Health and Safety guidelines are followed.
• Masks are optional and not required in the studio space regardless of vaccination status.
• Wash/sanitize hands prior to receiving supplies for activities.
• Social distancing is mandatory. 

Spring Ceramic Memberships are closed.

If you have more than 2 years of experience in ceramics and the application is closed- Please contact the Studio Technician at rachel.ward1@northwestern.edu

Members may start working in the studio on Monday, April 4^th.

The last day for Spring members to work in the studio is Friday, June 10^th.

Membership Details

• Cost:
  • NU Students (currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate): $155
  • Non-NU students: $167
• Membership includes:
  • 25 lbs of white or brown clay
  • Use of tools and other equipment
  • Locker and shelf space
  • Glazes and Firing
  • Extended Hours by appointment
  • Opportunity to sell work on consignment
• Currently, membership only applies to in-studio use. Exceptions are made by the Ceramic Technician Ranch who is available via email at rachel.ward1@northwestern.edu. 

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:

1. You must reach out and receive approval before using the Darkroom
2. You must know the basics of black and white film and print processing
3. 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 for NU
• $35 for Non-NU

Only 1 user allowed at a time in the Darkroom.    

Contact Us

• (847) 491-2344
• General Studio Inquiries
  • articastudios@u.northwestern.edu
• Ceramics Studio Inquiries
  • rachel.ward1@northwestern.edu 

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