Upcoming Events: Education Commons

Oct 06

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Intro to Metals and Jewelry: Medical Themed Impression Dies

Learn metalworking basics and craft a unique pendant inspired by health science using fine and base metals in this hands-on workshop, part of the Re/Make History exhibit with the Penn Museum Library.

• October 6, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Education Commons Makerspace

Oct 14

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Intro to Tinkercad - Design a 3D-Printed Candle Part 1

Design Your Own Candle in 3D! Learn the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad while designing a custom object for candle casting.

• October 14, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Vitale Digital Media Lab (Van Pelt 121)

Oct 21

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Reimagining Illumination: Make Your Own Illuminated Initial

On Tuesday, October 21, SIMS Curator for Digital Humanities Dot Porter and Program Coordinator of Technology and Play Christine Kemp will lead a workshop where we will make our own illuminated initials on parchment using gold leaf and paint.

• October 21, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor

Oct 23

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Intro to Metals: Guitar Picks with Ormandy Music Library

Learn metalworking basics in a hands-on workshop with the Education Commons and Ormandy Music Library. Use copper or bronze to design and craft your own unique guitar pick.

• October 23, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Education Commons Makerspace

Oct 24

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Intro to Molding/Casting - Candle Making Workshop Part 2

Turn your 3D-printed objects into beeswax candles using the process of molding and casting.

• October 24, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Education Commons Makerspace

Nov 11

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Reimagining Illumination: Be Creative with Illuminated Manuscripts

On Tuesday, November 11, Program Coordinator of Technology and Play Christine Kemp and SIMS Curator for Digital Humanities Dot Porter and will lead a workshop where we will investigate the playfulness of manuscript illumination through hands-on making, including stickers, buttons, and plushies.

• November 11, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor

Nov 14

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Intro to AI for Print Part 1

Learn to create custom imagery with OpenAI tools in this beginner-friendly workshop. Explore applications like zines and laser engraving, while understanding ethical and responsible use of AI-generated content.

• November 14, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Vitale Digital Media Lab, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Room 121

Nov 21

Open to Penn Students Only

From Bits to Atoms: Use AI to Make Physical Art

Learn how to convert your AI generated digital designs into physical mediums using different digital fabrication processes.

• November 21, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Education Commons

Dec 04

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Coding with AI and Arduinos

Learn how to code with the help of AI and Arduino to create your first physical computing project.

• December 4, 2025
• 2:00pm - 4:00pm
• Education Commons Makerspace