Reserve a Space
The Classroom
The Social Kitchen
The Collaborative Workroom
The 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.
** Please note that reservations longer than 4 hours need prior approval. Please reach out to FoudryInfo@Babson.edu to confirm your event specifics before booking.
CAPACITY
48 seated + 1 standing
AUDIO, VIDEO, & IT
1x Bluetooth Enabled Speaker System
1x Wireless Projector System (you need your own laptop)
1x Camera Setup for Hybrid Events or Classes
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)
Check our existing reservations calendar here to compare several dates or spaces for your event.
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.
** Please note that reservations longer than 4 hours need prior approval. Please reach out to FoudryInfo@Babson.edu to confirm your event specifics before booking.
CAPACITY
12 people seated or working in the space
25 people if not seated*
** By Babson policy, ALCOHOL IS NOT PERMITTED unless catered by Chartwells, with a permit from the Town of Wellesley. Our staff will ask you to remove it if found in the space. **
Note that no more than 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.
This reservation DOES NOT include the Lobby.
AUDIO, VIDEO, & IT
1x Bluetooth Speaker (accessible via the Lobby wall plate)
Furniture
8x 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.
Check our existing reservations calendar here to compare several dates or spaces for your event.
The Collaborative Workroom
The Collaborative Workroom is our largest space and is open to the public, with limited reservations for events and classes. The tables can be moved but must be returned to their original spots afterward.
While we generally provide basic hand tools and prototyping materials for individual use, group use often exceeds what we have on hand. For large groups (more than 10 people) there may be a fee for material stock or additional staffing needed for your event request. If required, we’ll contact you after reservation for confirmation of the charges and use.
Reservations in this space are regularly reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of our community and comply with the restrictions of the space. We may reach out to confirm, or reject, some reservations based on the information provide. Please remember that Foundry Users, Events, and Classes frequently use this space.
Please note that other users may be present during your event, but we can reserve tables for your group.
** Please note that reservations longer than 4 hours need prior approval. Please reach out to FoudryInfo@Babson.edu to confirm your event specifics before booking.
** The Workroom may only be reserved partially for most events. There will be tool use and other types of creation happening during most events. Please reach out to chat with us if you have any questions or concerns at FoundryInfo@Babson.edu
CAPACITY
90 people seated
AUDIO, VIDEO, & IT
Bluetooth Enabled Speaker System
Wireless Projector System (you need your own laptop)
Camera Setup for Hybrid Events or Classes
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
Check our existing reservations calendar here to compare several dates or spaces for your event.
First Time Users
Welcome! Thanks for considering the Foundry! We hope you enjoy your time here with our community. Here are a few tips for booking spaces with us. First, you must take our Orientation. It takes about 15 minutes and will help you get familiar with our spaces and answer most of your questions. You can find information about our Orientation times here.
A few other items:
You are welcome to use the tools, tech, and materials in our spaces, within reason. Our Scouts have the final say on what can be used. Feel free to work on your cool prototypes!
Most of our spaces have some AV tech available. If you have questions, please ask a Scout or reach out to Babson’s IT Support at Support@Babson.edu.
We welcome classes, clubs, or groups from any BOW school. If you have specific needs, please reach out to us directly.
We do not have a cleaning crew. Please clean up, reset tables, and make the space ready for the next group.
Thanks!
Teaching at the Foundry?
Welcome to the Foundry! We hope you enjoy teaching in our spaces. We have two types of instructors: those scheduled for classes and those who volunteer to teach something specific. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to foundryinfo@babson.edu and one of our team members will contact you ASAP. If you're scheduled to teach here, please read on!
We offer various support for instructors based on your class and needs. This might include providing space, tools, or materials, Scout assistance, one-off classes in Prototyping or specific tools, or ongoing consultation for you and your students. We can help lighten your teaching load. Just reach out!
If you're a faculty member looking to teach your class in the Foundry, have a Foundry team teach a skill in your class, or want to learn more about teaching at the Foundry, please contact the Director. We can discuss your needs and how we can best assist you. You can book space using the links above, and we can make special accommodations for faculty and staff, including bookings outside our normal operating hours if needed.
Jonathan Griffiths
Director, Weissman Foundry
jgriffiths@babson.edu
Not affiliated with Babson, Olin, or Wellesley Colleges?
Please reach out to us at FoundryInfo@Babson.edu before booking a space to discuss your program and how we may be able to support it.