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
- Regular Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 10:30 am – 10:00pm
- Friday-Saturday: 10:30 am – 7:00pm
- Closed Monday, January 15th, MLK Day
- Fun Craft Friday/Ceramics Member's Late Night, Friday, January 26th: 10:30am – 10:00pm
Learn more about what you can create at ARTica:
- ARTica Promotions- Special Events, Seasonal Craft projects, & DIY To-Go
- Reservations
- Ceramics Studio- Information about memberships and MiniCourses
- Darkroom- Use our darkroom to develop photography
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.
Paints
Banner and Paints | $22 |
Banner | $15 |
Window Paints | $15 |
Paint by Norris (Canvas, Brushes, Paint) | $10 |
Small Project Painting | $5 |
Strings and Grommets | $5 |
Canvas Paint Projects | $9-$20 |
Rock Painting | $99 |
Ceramics
Quarterly Ceramics Membership | $175 NU/ $185 Non-NU |
Clay Body (White or Brown Stoneware) | $2/lb, $15/12.5lbs, $30/25lbs |
Specialty Clay Body (Dark Brown, Speckled Brown, Porcelain) | $3/lb, $20/12.5 lbs, $40/25lbs |
In-House Reclaim | $1/lb |
Glazing
Bisque Projects (Includes bisque, glazes, and firing) | $5 - $15 |
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 | $1.50 / sheet |
DIY Services
Button Making | $1 each or 3 for $2 |
Laminating |
Hot: $2/foot Cold: $1/foot |
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 |
Dark Room Photography
1-Day Project Membership | $25 NU / $35 Non-NU |
Sewing
In-Studio Sewing Machine Rental | $5 |
Out-of-Studio Rental (Sewing Skills Required) | $15 |
Group Projects
Studio Group Usage | $25 / day |
Join the ARTica Team!
- ARTica attendants gain professional experience, leadership skills, and knowledge about art.
- Our applications are currently closed for the year.
Supervisors
Attendants
- Charlotte Admokom
- Maria Avina
- Kendall Fahnoe
- Alena Haney
- Izzy Gonzalez
- Wylde Laden
- Victor Lujan
- Melody Macharia
- Matthias Neumann
- Mariana Obeso
- Ashley Qiu
Ceramics Studio
- Rachel "Ranch" Ward, Ceramic Technician
- Lev Rosenberg, Ceramic Assistant
Contact Us
- General Studio Inquiries: articastudios@u.northwestern.edu
- Phone number: (847) 491-2344
- Location: Underground Level Map
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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