[TheForge] blacksmithing / metalwork formal training and higher education

[Bruce .]

Actually, I second Peter's concern.  I am no opponent to formal education,
but for blacksmithing, I want to try it myself.  I don't even want anyone
looking over my shoulder till I am myself satisfied with how I'm doing
something.  No doubt, this varies from person to person.

Bruce
NJ


On Thu, Oct 24, 2013 at 12:25 AM, Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer <
artgawk at thegrid.net> wrote:

> All these excellent references sort of ignore the personality, age,
> resources, and inclinations of the young guy in question.
> Some of us don't enjoy a formal scholastic environment. Some of us do
> better given direct immersion opportunities. Some of us need much less
> support and would thrive with occasional guidance and exposure to the
> possibilities.
> Perhaps the best thing might be to deliver his young butt and a sleeping
> bag to one of the larger BS conferences, and let him get his hands dirty,
> first off.
>