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You'll then refine and finish your creations, bringing out the natural beauty of the metal and creating decorations with a distinctive handcrafted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a complete beginner or simply looking for something creative to do this Christmas, our workshop offers a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, work with your hands and experience the craftsmanship behind bespoke metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the session, you'll take home your very own handmade zinc or copper Christmas stars, created entirely by you. Perfect for adding a personal touch to your festive décor or giving as a truly unique, handcrafted Christmas gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday 27th November 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 – 13:00 (please arrive at 09:50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £80.00 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to just 6 participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e All participants must be 16 or over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BOX Furniture, 82 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e All tools, materials and protective equipment provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous metalworking experience necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpaces are limited, so book your place today and discover the satisfaction of creating something truly unique this Christmas!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety – What You Need to Know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYour safety is important to us. As this is a hands-on metalworking workshop involving sharp materials, tools and potentially hot surfaces, please follow these simple guidelines:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear comfortable, old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Avoid loose-fitting clothing and synthetic fabrics that could melt when exposed to heat or sparks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootwear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy, fully enclosed shoes are essential. 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