Art Workshops
Spring Term Registration will open on March 8th!
Monday Open Studio
This non-instructional class provides artists with the studio tools, materials, and support to work on their own independent art projects.
April 7 - June 9 | 3:00-4:30pm | $200
Tuesday Virtual Art Club
New Workshop Offering!
Virtual art club meets weekly on Zoom where artists share a virtual space to work on and share their art.
April 15 - June 17 (no class May 27!) | 2:00-3:00pm | $150
Wednesday Skillshare
Taught by many local artists, this weekly class gives artists the chance to expand their creative practice and dabble in many mediums.
April 9 - May 28 | 3:00-4:30pm | $200
Thursday Intensive Calligraphy with Jade Novarino
New Workshop Offering!
Join teaching artist Jade Novarino in an 8-week exploration of calligraphy! Learn several different fonts and incorporate them into your own projects.
April 17 - June 5 | 2:00-4:00 | $200
Thursday Figure Drawing Co-op
New Workshop Offering!
Study and draw people from life in different poses, shapes, and postures. Models will be costumed (expect a fun theme!). Registration for each Figure Drawing session is separate.
April 17 | 5:00-6:30 | $20
May 15 | 5:00-6:30 | $20
June 26 | 5:00-6:30 | $20
Friday Deep Dive: Cyanotype with Rachel Mulder
New Workshop Offering!
Explore the early photographic technique Cyanotype Printmaking and experiment with the medium in this day-long workshop hosted by teaching artist Rachel Mulder.
May 2 | 10:00-2:00 | $100
Friday Deep Dive: Natural Dye with Susan Wiencke
New Workshop Offering!
Join teaching artist Susan Wiencke in a day-long workshop focused on creating natural dyes from plants and other materials and giving life to old textiles.
June 13 | 10:00-2:00 | $100
Please email phoebe@northpolestudio.org to be added to our class registration email list!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our workshops are open to individuals 16 and older who identify with a diagnosis of autism, neurodivergence and/or an intellectual/developmental disability. No previous art-making experience is required!
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New to the program? After you sign up, a staff member will reach out to schedule a brief Zoom meeting with you before class to connect and answer any questions. You are also welcome to tour the studio before the first day of class!
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Group sizes are kept small (under 10 students) to ensure that every artist receives individualized support. If you require 1:1 support to participate in group activities or for any essential need (bathroom, behavioral, medical, etc.) please bring your 1:1 aid to class. We will work with you to accommodate all other accessibility needs as best we can.
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Yes! We offer sliding scale options for class fees based on need. Please indicate on your registration form if financial assistance is needed and we will send you a separate invoice.
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We are always on the lookout for fantastic class support volunteers and teaching artists. Email Phoebe to introduce yourself!
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Please email Workshop + Volunteer Manager, Phoebe Mol, with any questions!