Upcoming Events: Common Press

May 18 - Dec 18

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Print the Declaration of Independence

Make a reservation to visit Common Press and print a copy of the Declaration of Independence for yourself.

• May 18 - December 18, 2026
• Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level

Oct 26

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Spooky Season Paper Marbling

Try your hand at marbling a sheet of paper in this collaborative event hosted by the Common Press and Materials Library. Get into the spooky season spirit with our seasonal color palette and explore the dynamic fun of paper marbling!

• October 26, 2026
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Common Press

Nov 03

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Laser-Engraved Lino Block Printing

Explore how digital fabrication and traditional printmaking can come together in this hands-on workshop!

• November 3, 2026
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Common Press Space, Fisher Fine Arts Library

Nov 10

Open to the Public

History of Letterpress Printing and Typography: A tour and demonstration

A guided tour and demonstration of letterpress printing and typography, including the history of letterpress printing and type.

• November 10, 2026
• 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Common Press Space, Fisher Fine Arts Library

Nov 16

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Studio Use Training

The Studio Use Training is a one-hour intensive session focused on proper studio practices to use Common Press independently as an advanced user.

• November 16, 2026
• 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Common Press Space, Fisher Fine Arts Library

Nov 18

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Open Studio Session #3: Spicebush

Join us at the Common Press to print a commemorative broadside about the spicebush plant, Lindera benzoin.

• November 18, 2026
• 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Common Press

Dec 03

Open to Penn Students Only

Move Slow & Make Things: Mending

Bring a mending project as we work on simple repairs with hand-sewing skills.

• December 3, 2026
• 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Fisher Fine Arts Library, B Level Seminar Room

Jan 27

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Open Studio Session #4: Northern Catalpa

Join us at the Common Press to print a commemorative broadside about the northern catalpa plant, Catalpa speciosa, for yourself.

• January 27, 2027
• 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Common Press

Mar 17

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Open Studio Session #5: Mertensia Virginica, Virginia Bluebells

Join us at the Common Press to print a commemorative broadside about the Virginia bluebell plant, Mertensia Virginica, for yourself.

• March 17, 2027
• 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level