Book a Space

 Reservations during semester breaks are limited to times during the traditional workweek (Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm). Normal reservations will resume after the semester start. Additionally, reservations may be closed completely for times when the campus is closed, including national holidays.

If you need to use the space outside of this window, please reach out to the director, Jonathan Griffiths, at jgriffiths@babson.edu for approval.

Not affiliated with Babson, Olin, or Wellesley Colleges?

Please reach out to the Director, Jonathan Griffiths, at jgriffiths@babson.edu,

before booking a space to discuss your program and how we can support it.

The Social Kitchen

The Social Kitchen is one of our popular spaces from baking cookies to creating a gourmet dinner, you are welcome to come use our space. While we do not stock food in the space, some spices and other pantry items have been left by previous users. Any items without names and dates are free for use by any party or individual. You should plan to bring any items you know you’ll need the day of, rather than relying on our stocks.

After using the kitchen, please ensure that ALL dishes, cooking equipment, food, or other items are put away and the space is left clean. Cleaning equipment can be found under the sink.

CAPACITY

12 people seated or working in the space

25 people if not seated*

*ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED*

Note that no more than about 8-12 can safely work in this space. If you request a larger group, please be explicit in how you’ll make use of the space in your request.

AUDIO, VIDEO, & IT

1x Bluetooth Speaker (accessible via the Lobby wall plate)

Furniture

12x Wooden Stools

1x Granite Table

8x White boards are available (please ask a Scout)

A wide range of cooking equipment is available including basic pots, pans, cooking and eating utensils, and a variety of other kitchen tools.

The Collaborative Workroom

The Collaborative Workroom is our largest space. This space is generally available to the walk-in public, though we can accept limited reservations for events and classes. The tables can be moved (though they cannot generally leave the room), but we ask that they are replaced when you are finished.

We stock a variety of simple hand tools and simple prototyping materials that are available in this space. You are welcome to use them during your event, though if a large quantity of something specific is required, please note that in your reservation and we’ll reach out.

Reservations for this space are not automatically approved, and must be reviewed before they are accepted. Please know that it can take up to 4 business days for your event’s approval and that Foundry Events and Classes use this space often.

In addition, we cannot guarantee that you and your group will be the only users in this space. Drop in users are always allowed to use this space, but we can reserve tables in the space for your group’s use.

** The Workroom can only be booked partially for most events. For questions regarding a specific event, please email us.

CAPACITY

90 people seated

AUDIO, VIDEO, & IT

1x Bluetooth Enabled Speaker System

1x Wireless Projector System (you need your own laptop)

Various Basic Prototyping Tools and Materials

Furniture & Equipment

90x Chairs

23x 6’ Long Tables

8x White boards are available (please ask a Scout)

A wide range of basic prototyping tools and materials

The Teaching Studio

The Teaching Studio is our classroom. The space is outfitted with chairs and tables for classes and other similar events. There are glass whiteboards along both the front and rear of the room, and the garage doors can be opened to create a much large space across the Lobby and Collaborative Workroom.

This space is used often during the regular week, but is generally free Friday through Sunday and in the evenings most days for use.

**Bookings in the Classroom are currently restricted for the Fall semester as the course schedule is being finalized. Once released, reservations for this space will resume normally.

CAPACITY

48 seated + 1 standing

AUDIO, VIDEO, & IT

1x Bluetooth Enabled Speaker System

1x Wireless Projector System (you need your own laptop)

1x Tracking Webcam

1x Computer (Babson Login)

Furniture & Equipment

48 Chairs

12x Tables (Seats 4)

8x White boards are available (please ask a Scout)

3x Ceiling Mounted Photo Backdrops (Green, White, and Gray)

Welcome! Thanks for thinking of the Foundry! We hope you enjoy your time spend in the building and with our community. We have a couple pointers for you as you look to book spaces with us, but you have at least one requirement — you have to take our Online Orientation. It’ll take you about 15 minutes, and show you around our spaces. It will likely address any questions you have, but it will make your experience better.

A few other items:

• Space reservations are not guaranteed until you have seen a response from us. We have many events, classes, and users vying for our spaces and sometimes we cannot accept a reservation. If we cannot we’ll get back to you ASAP to confirm things. You should expect a reply within 4 business days of making your reservation.

• While in our spaces you are welcome to use the tools, tech, and materials within reason. Our Scouts have final say in what you can and cannot do, but generally please come make that cool prototype!

• Most of our spaces have tech available, please feel free to use it, and if you have questions please ask a Scout.

• We are happy to accommodate classes, clubs, or other groups from any BOW school. If you have particular needs, please reach out to us directly and we’ll see what we can do!

• We do not have a cleaning crew. YOU are responsible for picking up, resetting tables, and otherwise making the space ready for the next group.

Thanks!

Welcome to the Foundry! We hope you have a fantastic time teaching in our spaces! We often find that we have two types of instructors at the Foundry, those who are scheduled classes, and those who would like to volunteer to teach something specific. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out this form and one of the team members will get back to you ASAP. If you’re scheduled to teach here, please read on!

As someone teaching at the Foundry we can offer you lots of help, depending on your class and needs. In some cases that might just be the space, tools, or materials to try something new; but we may also be able to provide Scout assistance, one off classes in Prototyping or one of the tools we have, or even ongoing consultation with your students (or yourself) about their project. Whatever your needs, we can work something out that will help lighten the teaching load!

If you’re a Faculty member looking to teach your class in the Foundry, have a Foundry Team come to your class and teach some skill, or just want to learn more about teaching at the Foundry, please reach out to the Director and we can talk about what that might look like and how we can best help you! If you are just interested in the space, you are welcome to book a time using the links above, but know that we can make some special accommodations for Faculty/Staff, including bookings outside our normal operating hours, if needed.