Did you see the episode of Mastercrafts with blacksmithing on?
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qvrcj
In fact, I'd happily do most of those jobs as an apprentice, except probably the weaving, although the guy who used computers to do his designs piqued my interest a little.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:40, 3 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

not heard of that
may watch it tonight.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:43, Reply)

I can guarantee you'll dig most of them.
Good tv.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:43, Reply)

Not available on iplayer, no obvious torrents either, shame.

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:46, Reply)

arse

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:47, Reply)

An old chum of mine did a blacksmithing degree (I think it was a degree)
specialising in sword-making. He makes them for re-enactments and films. Lucky fucking cunt.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:44, Reply)

That's what boy wants to do.
At Hereford. No lack of ambition there.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:45, Reply)

Go for it.
If you can get an apprenticeship there are all sorts of grants and bursaries you can qualify for.
My boy decided to go the 2 year preparatory course route at Warwick.
Why not try a weekend taster course? Good fun they are.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:44, Reply)

I fully intend to try a weekend course at some point

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:47, Reply)

I'd love to, no car though you see.
I'm a little held back by this, in honesty.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 18 Apr 2011, 10:47, Reply)