January 16, 201313 yr Hey guys im Jordan wanted to introduce myself here to the forum. Im a chef but have always loved knives and metal work. I have decided that i want to learn some blacksmithing and bladesmithing techniques and backgrounds. Have been doing a lot of reading and joining forums. Does anyone here know of anyone in the sarasota, bradenton, tampa, st pete, cleawater fl areas? Id love to be able to hook up with someone and get to learn first hand. thanks!
January 16, 201313 yr Welcome! I used to live in Clearwater years ago. Don't know any smiths there though.
January 17, 201313 yr Hey Jordan, Look up the Florida Artist Blacksmith association, and go visit at their next meeting near you. I don't know any of them personally but you can be sure there will be people there that will be glad to help you as long as you are willing to work and learn.
January 17, 201313 yr Author Thanks for the info guys will definitely do that for sure i am a hard worker and just want to learn, my main goal would be to be able to make stuff for my house and for work, i plan on having my own restaurant one day and itd be nice to be able to make things i need rather than buy them. Plus its an awesome skill to have.
January 17, 201313 yr Hi Jordan I'm a learning smith myself and I live in jacksonville. Faba is a great group and their ne florida meetings are held in Barberville. there is a 25 dollar annual membership fee. I made the conference last year and I would say it was well worth it. Shoot me a pm and I'll give you my e mail our phone # .I'd be glad to talk with you about getting started and see what w can learn together. And with the help of the wonderful people in faba we can achieve or goal in smithing and then some.
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