Up to 10, depending on the project
Today's Hours:
Closed | Library Hours
Common Press Studio
Common Press is the letterpress and book arts studio at the University of Pennsylvania.
About the Common Press
With printing presses dating from the 1850’s to the 1960’s and a collection of wood and metal type available for use, the facility provides an environment to learn about the history of the book, to creatively experiment with hands-on analog technologies, to explore the origins of digital typography, and to use the constraints of the letterpress print shop to spark new ways of thinking about their research in any field. Common Press supports movement between digital and manual image making, and exists to support teaching and to facilitate creative projects across the university. Common Press is a collaboration of Penn Libraries, Weitzman School of Design, and Kelly Writers House.
General Access
Members of the Penn community may access Common Press during scheduled workshops and studio hours. You may use the Common Press facilities during Open Hours only if you have completed workshops in Setting Type and Press Use.
Common Press Main Page Common Press Event Calendar
Accordion List
No food is allowed in Fisher Fine Arts Library. Beverages in covered containers are allowed.
Location
Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
Common Press
The Common Press is the letterpress and book arts studio at the University of Pennsylvania. It offers workshops to students, faculty, and staff; provides studio access for independent projects; and provides curricular support.
Class visits are by appointment only.
Location and Accessibility
Accessibility
For Wheelchairs
- Sufficient doorway & hallway clearance
- Automatic doors or no doors
- Clearance to approach table
- Table with accessible surface height, knee clearance, and leg clearance
Orthopedic Accessibility
- Chairs have adjustable height
Lighting
- Natural and/or non-fluorescent light
