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 4th.
The last day for Spring members to work in the studio is Friday, June 10th.
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:
- You must reach out and receive approval before using the Darkroom
- 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 for NU
- $35 for Non-NU
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!
We ARE accepting group reservations 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 |
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Banner and Paints | $22.00 |
Banner | $15.00 |
Paints | $10.00 |
String & Grommets | $3.00 |
Paint
Reserve a time for rock and window painting here
Paint Projects | Price |
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Rock Painting Supplies | $95.00 |
Window Paints | $15.00 |
Paint by Norris (canvas, brushes, paint) | $10.00 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Ceramics Membership |
$155.00/NU $167.00 /Non-NU |
Includes FREE locker space and 25lbs clay. Must attend membership certification meeting. |
Darkroom Photography 1-Day Membership |
$20.00 /NU $35.00 /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 (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. |