[TheForge] Education

[Chris Worsley]

Aaron,

The basic method of forging metal has changed little since the time you
mentioned. Something to serve as an anvil, a hammer, material to forge, and
heat source are still needed. The skills that were used then are the same
today as far as getting started.
Magnificent work can be achieved with hand tools.
Our Guild meets twice a month and nearly every meeting involves the teaching
of those with fewer or no skills by those that can.  Any local guild will
welcome you. That is why most of them exist. Now that we know where you are,
someone can tell you what is near Pueblo.

Chris
Alexandria VA

Aaron R Williams wrote:

> Chris,
>
> First, thank you for responding.  I am sorry I did not give enough
> information.  What I am interested in is ancient history smithing.  I
> would like to learn the ways that things were made as far back as you can
> go in recorded history. The biggest thing I want to learn is how they
> made things without power tools.   I have many books that I have read and
> I am always looking for more.  I know I need to find a local group.  It
> is a new concept that I have yet to learn that someone out there just
> might be willing to teach me something or show me something since every
> thing else I have tried I have received little to no help.  The main
> reason I was saying formal education  was because my current employment
> situation is bleak and I was going for student loans.
>
> So there you have it.  Oh, also if you might have information on a local
> group.  I am located in Pueblo, Colorado.  I would also be interested in
> an apprenticeship any ware, all I need is a place to sleep and at least 2
> meals a day.
>
> Thank you
>
> Aaron
>
> PS That school looks neat.  I will have to read more about it.