You can pick your friends. You can pick your beer. But can you pick... a Lock? Join us on Saturday, November 24th, from 4-6pm at TechShop San Francisco as we embark on an ancient mechanical adventure to explore the inner workings of a modern lock, first developed by the Mesopotamians and Egyptians over 4000 years ago. Led by lockpicker Eric Michaud, this workshop will cover - soup to nuts - everything you need to know about how common locks work... and how to pick them open. Whether you're a complete novice curious to find out what pin-tumbler really means, a homeowner protecting your family's treasures, or a veteran lockpicker with questions about advanced locks and techniques, this event is for you! With 2 solid hours of history, mechanical diagrams ("lock pr0n"), and hands-on lockpicking instruction... first we'll open your minds, and then we'll open some locks! To properly learn this ancient art, you will need the proper tools.  By registering for a ticket with a lockpick set, this guarantees you a seat at the workshop, and reserves - all for you - a brand-new 10-piece custom lockpick set made entirely in the USA, hand-picked by College of Lockpicking faculty to maximize utility for beginners and locksport enthusiasts alike, and offered for only $30.If you already have some picks you're itching to practice with, you can bring them along and your workshop cost is only $40!BONUS: TechShop members get $20 off a ticket!  (Contact TechShop to find out how!)See ya there! - Eric. P.S. Visit the College of Lockpicking School Store to pick up custom lockpicking accessories and limited edition goodies as they become available! And don't forget to Like our Facebook page and follow @lockpickcollege on Twitter, to get updates about this and future Lockpicking events across the country and around the world! Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.