John B Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Exciting new TV craft show needs you! Their words, not mine. I have been approached by a TV company looking for people who have a passion and talent for metal, and who have dreamt of becoming a professional blacksmith and creating masterpieces for generations to come This award winning TV company is making a new series that celebrates both traditional and contemporary crafts for a major broadcaster. They require talented amateur blacksmiths wanting to hone their skills under the mentorship of some of the UK's top craftspeople - leading to an opportunity that could change their lives. This is the same company that made the Mastercrafts series featuring Don Barker for the 'smithing, with Bob Hobbs as judge at the end of the series. I do not know who the mentors are, but can let you have contact details if you wish to take it further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Maybe I should put my name down for it, could still call myself an amateur :) Long as I don't have to move home it could be 'interesting' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Ya, think your mother would still have you? In October here in the US there is perhaps going to be a series on forging metals on the PBS network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilt and Hammer Workshop Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 The Mastercraft series with Don Barker was really enjoyable ,even if I disagreed about the good Mr Hobbs decision in the end ;) I watched the whole thing, even learned from it. A pity I don't reside on the other side of the pond for this one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Now this sounds interesting! I would love to hear the details on this John. Better get my forge out and start practising..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 that sounds really good john - i think my interests lie slightly off centre, this is for people entirely focused on this craft at the expense of all else! would be really interested in what happens though. sounds like a fantastic opportunity to be grabbed with both hands by someone keen on making this their focus.. go for it tom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Now this sounds interesting! I would love to hear the details on this John. Better get my forge out and start practising..... PM sent Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Thanks John. I have sent them an email expressing interest. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Can you send me the details as well please John, can't hurt to have a look I suppose. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I hope this isnt the same canadian company that spammed us here a few months ago, got a few hopes up then nothing... they did demand full rights to the video we were required to send in also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 I hope this isnt the same canadian company that spammed us here a few months ago, got a few hopes up then nothing... they did demand full rights to the video we were required to send in also. No Steve, it is a genuine offer, I have checked it out, its the same company that produced the Mastercrafts series on BBC that featured Don Barker and Bob Hobbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Can you send me the details as well please John, can't hurt to have a look I suppose. :unsure: PM me at home Steve and I will send a copy through to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Sent an email to them about 5 days ago and am still awaiting a reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Sent an email to them about 5 days ago and am still awaiting a reply. Phone contact would have been better, place may have gone, or they have loads to choose from, sorry they have not responded to your request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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