[TheForge] blacksmithing / metalwork formal training and higher education

[Matthew DeStito]

I can understand that for techniques, but from the metallurgy aspect a
formal course is a very good thing. Choosing the right king of metal or the
right grade is difficult to learn self taught, and can be expensive, but if
you are taught why one grade does better in a specific situation can save
money. That being said, I definately do prefer a hands on method to learn
something.


On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 7:26 PM, Bruce . <freemab222 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
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