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Upcoming Events: Common Press

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May 01
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Suminagashi Paper Marbling

Suminagashi is a Japanese method of making decorative paper via a marbling process that uses sumi ink floating on the surface of water.

  • May 1, 2025
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
People making paper marble with brushes and paint in bins that contain water
May 02
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Print a Thank-You Card

Take a break from finals with a round of calming letterpress printing! All PennCard holders are welcome to come print a thank-you card designed and typeset by Common Press staff.

  • May 2, 2025
  • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
Person printing a card on a pink sheet of paper
May 15
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Studio Use Training: Letterpress Printing

Learn and practice the basics of letterpress printing and typesetting.

  • May 15, 2025
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
Letterpressing is in process

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