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Snow Much Fun
Weld Your Own Rebar Snowflake
A 4-hour hands-on MIG welding workshop.
Learn basic MIG welding techniques and create your own approximately 24-inch welded rebar snowflake in the NATS London welding shop. You’ll start with practice welds, then arrange, assemble and weld pre-cut rebar under instructor supervision.
You’ll also have time to grind and clean up your welds. Take your handmade snowflake home to paint or add decorative finishes yourself. No previous welding experience is necessary.
Workshop Details
Finished project: One approximately 24-inch welded rebar snowflake. Rebar is pre-cut before the workshop; painting and decorative finishes are completed at home.
Beginner-Friendly
No welding experience required. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Practice First
Learn basic MIG welding and complete practice welds before you begin your snowflake.
Small Class
A maximum of six participants allows for hands-on instructor supervision.
Your Takeaway
Bring home an approximately 24-inch welded snowflake, ready for painting or decorating at home.
What You’ll Learn
Start with safety and welding fundamentals, then build your snowflake using rebar that has already been cut to size.
Safety & MIG Welding Basics
- Welding shop safety and protective equipment
- Basic MIG welding techniques
- Supervised practice welds before project work
- Arranging the pre-cut rebar pieces
Assembly & Clean-Up
- Aligning and assembling your snowflake
- Welding the rebar under instructor supervision
- Grinding and cleaning up welds
- Planning paint or decorative finishes to apply at home
From Rebar to Snowflake
Five hands-on stages, from your first practice weld to taking your snowflake home.
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Safety & Preparation
Review welding safety, protective equipment and the pre-cut rebar supplied for your project.
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Practise MIG Welding
Learn basic MIG welding techniques and make practice welds before beginning the snowflake.
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Arrange & Assemble
Position and align the pre-cut rebar to form your snowflake.
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Weld Your Snowflake
Weld the assembled rebar under instructor supervision.
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Grind & Take Home
Clean up your welds and take your snowflake home for painting or decorative finishing.
Safety Requirements: What to Bring & Wear
NATS provides welding jackets, welding visors and gloves.
For safety, every participant must meet these requirements:
- Bring proper work boots.
- Wear 100% cotton clothing. Polyester, nylon and other synthetic fabrics are not permitted because of fire hazards.
- Tie back long hair.
- Be at least 18 years old.
Your Own 24-Inch Rebar Snowflake
Leave with a snowflake approximately 24 inches across that you assembled and welded yourself, with time provided to grind and clean up your welds.
Painting and decorative finishes are not part of the workshop. Complete those steps at home to make your snowflake your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Snow Much Fun?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The workshop is four hours long.
How much does the workshop cost?
$169 per person, with no HST.
What will I make?
You’ll assemble and weld your own approximately 24-inch rebar snowflake. Time is provided for grinding and cleaning up welds.
Will I need to cut rebar?
No. All rebar will be pre-cut before the workshop.
Do I need previous welding experience?
No. You’ll learn basic MIG welding techniques and complete practice welds before starting your snowflake, with instructor supervision throughout the project.
Will I paint or decorate my snowflake during class?
No. Painting and decorative finishes are completed at home after the workshop.
What safety equipment is provided?
NATS provides welding jackets, welding visors and gloves.
What do I need to wear?
Bring proper work boots and wear 100% cotton clothing. Do not wear polyester, nylon or other synthetic fabrics because of fire hazards. Long hair must be tied back.
What is the minimum age?
All participants must be at least 18 years old.
How many people can attend?
The workshop has a maximum capacity of six participants.
Where is the workshop held?
In the welding shop at the NATS London campus.
