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Intro to Metals: Guitar Picks with Ormandy Music Library

Learn metalworking basics in a hands-on workshop with the Education Commons and Ormandy Music Library. Use copper or bronze to design and craft your own unique guitar pick.

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October 23, 2025, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Education Commons Makerspace
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Open to Penn Students Only
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Hosted by: Education Commons and Albrecht Music Library

decorative texture guitar pick made of metal

Welcome to Metals & Jewelry!
Dive into the art of metalworking in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Learn essential safety practices while mastering the use of a rolling mill, textured rolling plates, hydraulic press, fast stamping system die, and flex shaft rotary tool.

In this special collaboration with the Ormandy Music Library, we’ll explore the fascinating intersection of music and craft—uncovering how toolmaking and design can shape and enhance musical expression. Using copper or bronze, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind guitar pick that’s both functional and uniquely yours.

 

 

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