Education Commons

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educom1@pobox.upenn.edu

Location:

George A. Weiss Pavilion, Mezzanine
Franklin Field, 233 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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The Education Commons is open to the Penn community and is home to a makerspace, crafting space, and reservable study spaces and seminar rooms.

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Access

Note that access to the Education Commons is restricted to members of the Penn community with a valid PennCard.

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How to find us

The Education Commons is located in the George A. Weiss Pavilion next to Franklin Field. Here's how to get here and what to know before you visit.

Reserve a space

Check out the group study rooms, booths, and classrooms you can book in the Education Commons.

Use Specialized Equipment

At the Education Commons, students, faculty, and staff can use our specialized equipment for academic and personal projects alike!

To use the following tools, fill out our consultation form.

Arduinos
Basic Art Supplies
Laminator
Paper Cutter/Trimmer
Makey Makey Kits
Sewing Machine
Vacuum Former
Vinyl Cutter

To use the following tools, complete one of our training workshops.

3D Printer
Laser Cutter
Metal and Jewelry Tools
Hydraulic Press
Rolling Mill

Upcoming Workshops

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Workshop

November 11, 2025

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.

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

Open to the Public

AI generated image of a cat wearing a flying rocket

Workshop

November 14, 2025

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.

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

Open to Penn Students Only

November 21, 2025

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.

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Education Commons

Open to Penn Students Only

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Consultations and Instruction

Fill out our consultation form to request assistance for workshops, collaboration at events, or consultations related to VR or makerspace activities like 3D printing or laser cutting.

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Fellowship opportunities

We are currently recruiting for the Holsley Digital Literacy Fellowship. This program encourages creative exploration of technologies commonly used in our rapidly evolving 21st century workplace and beyond.

Learn more and apply