Zach Winters

Hello All im new to learning to blacksmith in the St Louis MO area. Where do people get the supplies to make there blades and such locally? I am finding it hard to find places. Also is there anyone out here or in the surround area to allow me to come watch them blacksmith so i can learn some pointers and how too. I am very eager to learn this craft as a hobby and hope to learn it enough to turn it into a side business. Anything helps. Thanks in advance.