I had wanted to learn how to blacksmith for years....but never was able to dive right in due to fears, opportunities and timing. I reached a point recently in my work where I felt I had reached the end of a road I had been traveling on, quite safely for a long time----it was time to leap and the time was NOW!
I was repeating myself in my work....locked into a way of working that I was becoming bored with. I needed to be able to work with hot metal and creat work that has a deeper, more alchemical energy to it.
I knew that working the forge and connecting with that process would also get me deeper into my own power and creativity; the beginning of a new phase of my work, my self, my spirit.
I am humbled by the craft---and looking forward to honing my skills.
B.
P.S. I also want to say what and incredible teacher Dan is....so very patient, encouraging and fun....if you want to be challenged, learn a ton and go home and start your own gig, take a class!
