[TheForge] blacksmithing / metalwork formal training and higher education

[Mike Mastrangelo]

There is a metal arts program at Austin Community College in Austin Texas
and they have a very nice shop facility and have had good instructors over
the years. I believe that the students can select from a variety of
concentrations including blacksmith work. I would assume that there are
other programs like this in the country, and I've heard of one in New
Brunswick Canada.

On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 12:06 PM, Eric Klaus <eric.klaus at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
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