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OPENING TIMES
2026
Showroom and Workshop Opening Hours. Please note our normal days at the workshop are Thur-Sat,10am-3pm.
We are often on site working, please contact us if you would like to arrange an appointment out of these hours.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE OPEN WORKING ON COMMISSIONS.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We’re not your typical shop with set hours every single day. Our opening times can vary throughout the week — mainly because we’re busy actually making all the handmade lighting and furniture you see (and that takes time!).
Appointments are available at most times, so if you’d like to pop in and chat about a custom handmade order, just get in touch and we’ll make it happen. We love having the time to talk ideas through properly, without sparks flying in the background… or sometimes with sparks flying.
You might also find us closed now and then because we’re off attending handmade events all across the country — spreading the Metal Manipulation love far and wide.
So if we’re not in the showroom, or workshop chances are we’re covered in metal dust, chasing deadlines, or accidentally disappearing into a project that “will only take five minutes” (it never does).
Best bet? Message ahead, book an appointment, and we’ll make sure the kettle’s on.
Welding Experiences
2026
Whether you’ve always wanted to strike your first arc, you’re looking to develop existing skills, or you’re keen to create something unique with your own hands, our welding courses offer a relaxed, friendly and truly hands-on experience. Based in our workshop on the beautiful Staunton Harold Estate, every course is delivered on a one-to-one basis, allowing us to tailor the day to your ability and give you plenty of individual guidance. You’ll learn how to safely use professional fabrication equipment, develop practical welding techniques, gain confidence working with steel and create a handcrafted project that you can proudly take home. With all materials, equipment and safety gear provided, there’s no previous experience required for beginners—just a willingness to have a go. Whether you’re treating yourself, buying a memorable gift for someone special or considering welding as a future hobby, we aim to make every session enjoyable, informative and inspiring, leaving you with new skills, a unique handmade creation and memories of a fantastic day in the workshop.
The Workshop
THIS IS WERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS
Our workshop is nestled in the beautiful grounds of Staunton Harold Hall, next to our showroom. This now is our main workshop where all our time is spent. Here you will often see us working away on various projects from lighting and furniture to complex garden art and sculptures.
Rewiring Service
GIVE YOUR LAMP A NEW LOOK
We are now pleased to offer a rewiring and styling service to all our customers. Maybe you have had one of our special lamps for sometime and fancy a change or maybe you have changed the decor where your lamp lives.... Why not give your lamp a new look and have it rewired with new fittings of your style and choice.
We offer a rewiring service for all out products.
Please note all rewiring is done in our workshop at Staunton Harold.
Covid 19
AFTER THE PANDEMIC
Looking Ahead
Like many small businesses, Metal Manipulation faced its share of challenges during the pandemic. Thanks to the incredible support of our customers, friends and local community, we came through stronger than ever, and for that we are truly grateful.
Today, our workshop is back to doing what we love – creating handcrafted lighting, furniture, sculptures and bespoke metalwork, as well as welcoming visitors for our popular welding experiences.
We’re proud to continue growing while staying true to the values that have shaped Metal Manipulation since the beginning: quality craftsmanship, personal service and a passion for creating something unique.
To everyone who has supported us over the years, whether by purchasing one of our handmade creations, booking a welding experience or simply recommending us to others – thank you. Your support has helped us continue doing what we love, and we look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers for many years to come.
Leigh & Becky
Commissions
USING NATURAL RAW MATERIALS
Commissions are always a pleasure to work on and we welcome all from small to large scale projects. Metal Manipulation is proud to expose and work with some hidden and familiar talent on the Staunton Harold estate and in the Ferrers Centre For Arts & Crafts.We have put together a selection of handcrafted pieces and used natural and raw materials including freshly cut timbers from Staunton Harolds own saw mill.
Going Green
DOING OUR BIT FOR THE PLANET
If taking better care of the environment is something you plan to include on your list of resolutions for 2026, this post is for you
Metal Manipulation is on a mission this year to expose some of the best LEDs ( Light Emitting Diodes) and to help our planet with less light pollution.
Most of our lights already use some of the best flexible LED bulbs but as we are now already designing new lamps for 2023 we are now thinking about the the finishing touches.
LEDs provide a better quality of light distribution and light focus in one direction as opposed to other types of lighting. Other types waste energy by emitting light in all directions, often illuminating areas where light isn't required (such as the ceiling). Using LEDs mean you'll need less lights to achieve the same level of brightness, and fewer lights mean less energy consumption and therefore is beneficial to the environment.
Part of going green includes using energy more efficiently. LED lights convert 95% of the energy they use into light. They also draw less power than fluorescent and incandescent lights.
Less energy equals fewer power plant emissions. For you, it also means a lower energy bill.
Going green also means you should focus on producing less waste going into landfills. Traditional light bulbs go straight to the trash can, right? LED bulbs go to the same place, but you’ll throw fewer of them away because they last longer.
One LED bulb burns about 50,000 hours. Your traditional lightbulbs burn for approximately 1,200 hours
If you decided to go green this year, congratulations! You're doing your part to make the world a more eco-friendly place to live by minimizing the impact of environmental light.
LED lighting plays a huge role in the green movement. By converting at least some of your lights to LED technology, you'll use less energy, create less waste, and generate less light pollution.
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