[TheForge] Education

[Dan Rathburn]

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From: "Aaron R Williams" <roscoe721@juno.com>
> 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.

Aaron
I am in a group similar to Chris's but a little closer to you than VA. We
meet in Rockford, IL. yes closer but I still think you would have a nice
drive to meet with us on a weekly bases. Try to find a group inyour area to
go to. I travel about an hour each way to get to Rockford and I don't make
it every week. I work mostly doing things as in the mid 1800's because that
is the time our park (Blackberry Farm of the Fox Valley Park District) is
set in for the blacksmith shop.

Dan Rathburn
Elgin, IL USA