Artist Studios

Rosewood Arts Center hosts seven private studio spaces for active artists. Studios are 196 square feet of private space with additional communal space and amenities available.  Applications for private studios are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by the Rosewood Studio Committee as studio spaces become available.  Please note that studios have a low vacancy rate and are in high demand. The Studio Committee reviews criteria that include demonstration of an active and serious practice, a commitment to the Kettering community, and professionalism.

Expectations of Rosewood Private Studio Renters:

• Have an active and serious practice that is open to the community
• Renters insurance is required for the duration of the lease
• Prompt monthly payments, on the 1^st of each month
• Participate in Rosewood events including A Rosewood Holiday
• Abide by Rosewood’s Private Studio License Agreement
• Please note: we are not accepting ceramics artists’ applications for our Private Studio Rentals at this time.

Studio spaces are $110/month for Kettering residents and $165/month for nonresidents.  Proof of general liability insurance is required upon signing the Studio License Agreement.  For more information about artist studio details or for an application, please contact the staff at Rosewood Arts Center at (937) 296-0294 or at rosewood@ketteringoh.org.

Lockers are available to rent for active Rosewood artists and students on a pre-pay six-month or yearly basis. Rates for Kettering residents are $35 for 6 months, $60 for 12 months; for non-residents: $45 for 6 months, $75 for 12 months.  Contact Rosewood at rosewood@ketteringoh.org or (937) 296-0294 for more information and availability.

OPEN STUDIOS

Open studios for Glass, Jewelry, Printmaking  are not yet available. Please check with the Rosewood office at 937-296-0294 for updates and new information. We hope to have open studios available in these specialized spaces later this year.

Open studio sessions are designed to allow artists and craft persons the opportunity to work on their own projects in a creative environment with equipment perhaps not available to them at home. The studios are open for independent work Monday through Saturday. Hours are determined by class schedules and renovation impact.

Children under 5 years old are not permitted in open studio; those under 16 years must be supervised by an adult 21 years of age or older (no more than two children per adult). All studio patrons, including currently enrolled students, should sign in and pay fees at the Rosewood front desk. All open studio work in progress may not be left more than 30 minutes unattended. Unclaimed pieces left after 30 days will be discarded or considered a donation to Rosewood.

The Code of Conduct applies to all participants at Rosewood Arts Center, including in Open Studios.  Review the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Code of Conduct here.

CERAMICS STUDIO

Ceramics Open Studio Schedule

Ceramics Studio Guidelines

The pottery studios at Rosewood feature four areas available to the public: two wheel rooms, a glazing room and a room for hand building. In order to use the studios, previous enrollment and completion in a Rosewood Arts Center ceramics class is required and an orientation must be completed. Introductory classes in both wheel pottery and hand building are offered on a regular basis. The studio is designed as a community facility and, as such, is not equipped to accommodate production pottery quantities. All open studio and private studio users are limited to one (1) cubic foot every two weeks of kiln use. Please contact the Rosewood office at 937-296-0294 for details.

 

The following equipment is available to all open studio participants:
26 Brent Model-C wheels
A variety of cone 6 and cone 10 glazes
Large spray booth with pneumatic spray gun
2 small and 1 large Brent slab rollers
2 extruders with assorted dye cuts

Studios are available to the public when classes aren’t in session.  A free orientation session is required before access to open studio can be granted.

Clay purchased at Rosewood may not be removed from the facility for work at home, and you must supply your own tools.  Tool kits are available in the office for $25. Clay purchases include glazes and firing fees.

Clay bodies available for purchase: $25 for 25 lbs; $15 for 25 lbs of recycled clay
#112 Brown Speckled (cone 6)
#182: White Stoneware (cone 10)
#306: Brown Stoneware (cone 10)
#308: Brooklyn Red (cone 6)
B-Mix (cone 10)
Porcelain (cone 10) is available at additional cost.

12″ plastic bats are available for $15.

Ages: 5+ (children under 16 years of age must be supervised)
Studio Fees: $10/residents; $15/non-residents
Open Studio Passes:  (10 visits) $80/resident; $120/non-resident

DARKROOM

Rosewood features a  darkroom for public use.  The darkroom can accommodate up to 8 people.  All chemicals needed for black and white photography processing are included in studio drop-in rates.  The darkroom is only available when classes are not in session.  In order to use the darkroom, previous experience in photography must be demonstrated and an orientation must be completed.  Orientations can also be scheduled online. Schedule a Darkroom Orientation. 

Equipment provided:
Hand Dryers
9 Enlargers:  Omega Variable Condenser; Beseler 23C III;  Simmon Condenser Lamphouse
Assorted trays
Tongs
Gralab timers
Wash timers
Time O Lite Model Timers
A variety of Omega Negative Carrier Bezels
Kodak Filter sets
And more!

Chemistry provided:
Film Developer — Sprint Standard Film Developer
Paper Developer — Sprint Quick Silver Print Developer
Stop Bath — Sprint Block Stop Bath
Fixer — Spring Record Speed Fixer
Hardener – Sprint Record Alum Hardening Converter
Rinsing Agent —Sprint Archive Fixer Remover
Wetting Agent —Sprint End Run Wetting Agent & Stabilizer
Fixer Test — Edwal Hypo-Check

Ages: 16+ (individuals under 18 must be with an adult)
Studio Fees: $10/residents; $15/non-residents
Open Studio Passes:  (10 visits) $80/resident; $120/non-resident

PAINTING STUDIO

The painting studio at Rosewood is complete with sturdy, large H-frame easels that can easily accommodate canvases up to 6 feet in height.  A large podium is available for setting up a still-life display or can provide plenty of space to study the human form.  The studio is available when classes are not in session.  Call for available times.

No paint, thinners or other supplies are provided.

Ages:  12+ (individuals under 18 must be supervised by an adult)
Studio Fees: $10/residents; $15/non-residents
Open Studio Passes:  (10 visits) $80/resident; $120/non-resident

DANCE STUDIO

The dance studio features 600 square foot of sprung beech wood flooring and 24 feet of mirrors.  Street shoes are not allowed on the dance studio floor. The dance studio is available when classes are not in session. Please contact the Rosewood office at 937-296-0294 for availability.

All ages are welcome, but children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Studio Fees: $10/residents; $15/non-residents
Open Studio Passes:  (10 visits) $80/resident; $120/non-resident

 

GLASS STUDIO

The Glass Studio is not yet available for open studio use, but is for registered classes. Please contact the Rosewood office at 937-296-0294 with any questions.

JEWELRY STUDIO

The Jewelry Studio is tis not yet available for open studio use, but is for registered classes. Please contact the Rosewood office at 937-296-0294 with any questions.