{"title":"Workshop Experiences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the art of traditional metalworking with our hands-on workshop experiences at The BOX Furniture in Swansea. Learn specialist techniques, develop new skills and create something truly unique under expert guidance. From crafting your own copper roses and steel daffodils to exploring fold forming, curved forming and the fundamentals of MIG welding, our workshops offer an opportunity to experience the craftsmanship behind bespoke metalwork. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to expand your creative abilities, discover the satisfaction of turning raw materials into something extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"workshop-experiences-making-a-copper-rose","title":"Workshop Experiences: Making A Copper Rose - Coming Soon!","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCopper Rose Making Workshop\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the art of metalworking and create your very own handcrafted copper rose at The BOX Furniture in Swansea.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of transforming raw copper and steel into a beautiful, lasting piece of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn how to cut individual copper petals, hammer in natural textures and carefully shape each piece to bring your rose to life. You'll then cut and bend a steel stem, learn the basics of MIG welding to attach the flower head, and form the petals into a realistic rose shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish, you'll clean and polish your creation before applying a protective clear lacquer, preserving the natural beauty of the copper. At the end of the workshop, you'll take home your very own bespoke copper rose, handcrafted entirely by you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 3-4 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to 8 spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll participants must be 16 or over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour safety is important to us. 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