Good luck with trying to become a blacksmith.
My son decided that was his calling and it took us 2 years to find a good course. Now that he's got a place Govt funding has been pulled and it will cost us about £10,000 to get him through what is basically an A level course. So much for traditional skills being encouraged. English heritage will only assist if you already have a job in the relevant area.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Mon 23 Aug 2010, 16:02, Reply)