SCHOOLS
What about getting started in blacksmithing?
And our answer is always the same: Blacksmithing is not about pounding iron, it is design, layout, cutting, drilling, joining, finishing, tempering, welding, brazing, tool making. . . Blacksmithing is almost ALL the metal working trades all combined.
The blacksmith is one of the few craftsfolk than, can, do and are often required to make their own tools. We're not saying that blacksmith tools cannot be bought. There are more blacksmiths tools available today than there has been in nearly a century. Blacksmiths make their own tools because eventually every smith finds that his particular product or style of working requires his tools to be more specialized than those found off-the-shelf. Blacksmiths make their own tools for a variety of other reasons too. They often do it because they CAN. It gives a great sense of personal satisfaction to use tools that one has made to meet their own special requirements..(Read more)
NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF METALWORK!
Located in beautiful Auburn, Maine, The New England School of Metalwork is dedicated to creating the most comfortable and motivating atmosphere possible for students to absorb knowledge in order to obtain mastery of their craft. Lots of great Classes make this new institution a touchstone in the World of Wrought Iron.
Learn about their great classes at: http://www.newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com
THE ART METAL: AN EDUCATIONAL WEB SITE
The ArtMetal Project is a permanent archive of all educational resources and is located at Washington Universitys "wuarchive" site. The ArtMetal Village is located at the ArtMetal.com site and is made up of seven distinct Centers including forums, weekly live chats, the current ArtMetal Features, individual artist residencies (permanent artist web sites), and the Bramblebush an artisans resource containing workrooms and still more forums for community interaction among the various metal disciplines. ArtMetal was founded to document and archive the heritage of various metalworking traditions so as to prevent the loss of current and ancient techniques that are beneficial to the understanding and appreciation of the metal arts. At ArtMetal, collaboration of craftspeople from all metal disciplines creates an exciting environment for innovative self-expression and discovery.
BOY SCOUTS MEET WROUGHT IRON
Wanna get in touch with the world of Boy Scouts? Get to teach young generations the nobile art of blacksmithing? Everyone interested in applying to become merit badge counselors for Boy Scouts should contact your local scout office or a troop near you. You will fill out form 28-501S Adult Application and 34405, Merit Badge Counselor Information. The troop committee reviews and then approves the application and submits the application and information into their local council. For more information visit the Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org
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THE ARCHITECT'S CORNER - Useful Instruments for professionals
Metal: Design & Fabrication is a 1998 book available fromAmazon.com. It provides architects and designers with basic information on designing, detailing, and specifying metalwork for various applications. It also describes the various fabrication processes. By better understanding metalwork, you can think about how the work might be better built while still in the design stage. Click here for more informations.
Wrought Iron In Architecture: Old but timeless, this 72-year-old publication features a six-page section on wrought iron specifications in the back. In addition, there is plenty of additional information in this book, which makes it a "must have" for any ornamental metal specifier. Click here for details: