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Working together, each couple will learn the fundamentals of forging, shaping glowing-hot steel into a spooky skull bottle opener under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Along the way, participants will gain hands-on experience using traditional blacksmithing tools and techniques while creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Whether celebrating the season with a partner, friend, or family member, this fiery evening is the perfect way to spark some Halloween fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: This class is priced per couple (two students).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rochester Brainery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49151606849771,"sku":"2610301800SCHMITZ","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0208\/0322\/files\/BlacksmithinSamplerSkullBottleOpener_CROPPED_1.jpg?v=1785874869"},{"product_id":"welded-metal-sculpture-date-night-october-9","title":"Friday, October 9th | 6:00PM-10:00PM | Welded Metal Sculpture Date Night","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet creative with metal in this unforgettable workshop-for-two! 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