Studios (classrooms/resident studios)
Smith Studio
Smith Studio
Built in 1996, this 800-square-foot studio with concrete floor features color- corrected overhead fluorescent lighting, and ample natural light from southwestern windows and skylight. This studio is most often used as our printmaking studio, as it holds the Center’s Ray Trayle press and other equipment appropriate to printmaking.
Boyden Studio
Boyden Studio
The first building on campus, built in 1972, and remodeled in the 1990’s. This rustic, wood-stove heated, 1500-square-foot studio features wood floors, picturesque views of the ocean, working sinks (shared at times with the Edelman studio), and ample natural light.
Edelman Studio
Edelman Studio
Remodeled in 1994, this 550-square-foot studio is adjacent to the Big Studio. It features a color-corrected fluorescent light system, combination incandescent overhead, and spotlights all with dimmer controls appropriate for multiple use. The studio features a view of sculpture garden and forest from north-facing windows. It shares water access with the Big studio.
Sculpture Studio
Sculpture Studio
Built in 1999, this 500-square-foot studio with concrete floor has color-corrected overhead fluorescent lighting, with moderate natural light from windows and two sets of French doors. This studio houses a large double sink, three kilns, potter’s wheel, two-phase power, power tools including table saw, drill press, belt sander, compressor, other portable tools. The studio includes storage space for glazes, clay, tools, woodworking tables and equipment.
Public Gathering Spaces
clockwise from upper left:
Sculpture Garden, Collins Centrum, Maveety Courtyard.
Collins Centrum
Houses our administrative offices, and the Library, where writing workshops are frequently held.
The Harold Hirsch Sculpture Garden
Tucked into the surrounding forest, this gem features work by former instructors and residents.
Maveety Courtyard
On a sunny day, this inviting open courtyard is the place to be!
Residences
Sitka has five private residences on campus, Petterson Studio, Morley House, Russ’ Treehouse, Gray House, McKee House for its annual residents. Learn more about them in the Residencies section of this website.