Filip Bureš Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 (edited) Hello, My name is Filip Bureš and I am from Czech Republic. I am blacksmith for 10 years now, i work here in Czech Republic. Recently i decided I want to see United States (or at least part of it), I think it could be a good experience to go there, work there, learn and see some new things. I wanted to ask if somebody from USA is looking for blacksmith. I can do all kinds of work, gates, railings, fences, design things, etc. I can also weld (mostly MIG). My english is quite alright i think, so that will not be a problem. Thank you for your time, my email is: see profile Have a nice day, Filip Bureš Edited July 4 by Mod30 Remove email address per TOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Welcome aboard Filip, glad to have you. If you put your general location in the header we won't forget. You'll also want to put your email in the place provided in the header, as soon as a mod notices they'll remove it from this post. I don't have a job for anybody I'm afraid but this is a good place to ask. We love pictures, would you share some of your work please? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Welcome from the Ozark Mountains. Your English is better than just alright. I'm sad to say in my area there are no Blacksmith Shops that would support an employee. Mostly one man and hobby blacksmith's like myself here. That being said there are some in the north east and west coast areas that may have an opening. Don't give up it may take a while for some to see your post. I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filip Bureš Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Thank you for your answers, Here are some photos of my work Filip Bureš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Wow, nice work! If I owned a commercial shop I'd start the paperwork for a work permit tomorrow. I hope that you know that for a non-citizen to work legally in the US that you need a work permit (EAD) which can take several months to obtain. IIRC often the employer has to certify that US citizens are unavailable or do not have the expertise to do the job before a permit can be issued to a non-citizen. These situations often happen with tech jobs and often with folk from south Asia. It is not like moving from one country to another within the EU. Here is a link regarding work permits: https://www.usa.gov/work-permit-ead#:~:text=Nonimmigrant visa holders are typically,not need a work permit. I would say that on the basis of your portfolio that you have posted that it would be easy to demonstrate that you have skill and expertise that is uncommon amongst folk in the US. You might also contact the Artist-Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA) to see if they have an suggestions. Do you have any experience teaching? If so, there might be folk and craft schools who would be interested but that can often be seasonal (not year around). I suspect that most of you opportunities will be in the eastern US or somewhere around wealthy towns in the western US, e.g. Santa Fe, New Mexico; Palm Springs, California; Vail, Aspen, or Telluride, Colorado; Park City, Utah; or Jackson, Wyoming, doing architectural ironwork for high end/expensive custom homes. Custom ironwork is expensive and folk who can afford it want bragging rights about how good and unique it is. Good luck and let us know how it works out. "By hammer and hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 I believe George outlined a good procedure to get yourself a sponsor and work in America and with your portfolio I'd find it hard to believe most companies doing wrought iron work wouldn't make an offer for your services. There are two main avenues for what passes for commercial blacksmithing, restoration / replication and new construction. There aren't many large companies anymore but like any high end company they are always looking for talent. I believe your skills and abilities will be in high demand. Apply with museums, Smithsonian would be first on my list. Please keep us in the loop. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filip Bureš Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 Thank you for the answers, those are good things to know. I have of course open mind to every opportunity, so we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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