Common Press
Common Press hosts regular programming, in which students can try their hand at letter press, work with visiting artists, and take place in demonstrations. There are also classes held in the Common Press studio, such as Typography and Cultures of the Book.
Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania is dedicated to scholarly exploration and creative practice in the history, craft, and material culture of letterpress printing and bookmaking. Through hands-on workshops and tours, we educate about the cultural, historical, and technological significance of typography and bookbinding, making these practices accessible to Penn and the greater Philadelphia community.