[TheForge] blacksmithing / metalwork formal training and higher education

[Eric Klaus]

I was recently contact by on of my children's middle school teachers.  His
message was something to the effect of "my 17 year old son's only interest
in life right now seems to be blacksmithing.  Can you give me any advice on
where to start?"

Well .... that's a loaded question now, isn't it!

But seriously .. of course I'll mention ABANA, local affiliates, etc.  And
then mention John C. Campbell and others that teach classes.  But ... are
there any formal, higher education programs that have a focus on
blacksmithing or metalwork?  I don't know if he is serious about pursing it
at that level, but any ideas I can share with them would be much
appreciated.

thanks,
Eric