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Open Studio Session #2: Printing the Plants of  University of Pennsylvania's James G. Kaskey Memorial Park

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Session 2: Pawpaw, Asimina triloba

Join us at the Common Press on Wednesday 10/14/26, 12 to 2 p.m to print for yourself a commemorative broadside about the pawpaw plant. Then, make sure you visit University of Pennsylvania's James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, where can spot this species as you wander the beautiful paths.

The printing activity takes less than 10 minutes, so feel free to drop by anytime—stay for a few minutes or as long as you like! 

This event is free and open to the public. If you don't have a PennCard, you will need to bring a photo ID and sign in at the security desk for access. See University access guidelines here: https://www.library.upenn.edu/spaces/fisher-fine-arts-library/access-and-visitor-information

 

Registration is required. There are 42 seats available.

Date:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Common Press
Audiences:
Open to All
Campus:
Fisher Fine Arts Library
More information:

A collaboration between Common Press and Kaskey Memorial Park 

Common Press and Kaskey Memorial Park are collaborating to highlight the Park’s floral and fauna through a printmaking series of six open studio sessions during which anyone is invited to print a commemorative broadside for themselves using letterpress printing techniques. Each open studio session highlights a different unique species in the Park’s collection. The list of topics is curated by head gardener, Claire Thurston-Emmert and greenhouse and garden manager, Kathryn Butler. The broadsides are design by staff from Common Press. Participants are encouraged to come to all 6 events and build a print portfolio about Kaskey Park.

Dates:

  • Wednesday 8/26/26, 12 to 2 p.m. at Kaskey Memorial Park South Lawn Picnic Area (rain date 9/2)
    • This date includes a 30 minute walking tour of the Park starting at 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 10/14/26, 12 to 2 p.m. at Common Press  
  • Wednesday, 11/18/26, 12 to 2 p.m. at Common Press 
  • Wednesday, 1/27/27, 12 to 2 p.m. at Common Press 
  • Wednesday, 3/17/27, 12 to 2 p.m. at Common Press 
  • Wednesday, 4/21/27, 12 to 2 p.m. at Kaskey Memorial Park South Lawn Picnic Area  (rain date 4/2)
    • This date includes a 30 minute walking tour of the Park starting at 1 p.m.  

Event Organizer

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Jessica Peterson