Macdonald Armouries Apprenticeship Trials

[Pockets]

Cracking read Hamish, hope all goes well in getting the apprenticeship.

 

[sandbender]

I enjoyed that, I hope you are chosen.

 

[bojit]

Wow what an experience and with a true master craftsman and I'm sure if you are successful that you would make a great addition to the Macdonald armouries team .
Many years back I met Paul and had him make a double bit battle axe for a friend's 21st.

Good luck Craig. .....

 

[Dreadhead]

Thanks everyone, I am now back at work, dreaming about swords. It is the dream job, but moving to Edinburgh for an unpaid apprenticeship with a family to support would be an economical nightmare to be totally honest, so I'm on the fence for this one. Either way, I am just really happy I managed to get up there and have a great few days with Paul exploring some historical depths

 

[BillyBlade]

I don't mean to open a can of worms, but the unpaid part saddens me. If there is work there for a man, well, there is work there for a man. Apprentice or otherwise. I'd never ask anyone to work for nothing.

Regardless of that, best of luck Hamish. I can see how much you want it, and I really hope you get offered it and you can make it work if you do.

 

[Macaroon]

It'd be such a massive shame if money stopped you doing that, were it offered; but life is what it is and gets in the way of many things. You're a resourceful enough fellow to persevere, though

 

[Ecoman]

I'm sure you could make it work in Edinburgh mate. Thousands of American and Japanese tourists every day with money to burn just dying to get hold of some genuine, authentic Scottish crafted products

 

[bojit]

In Edinburgh during the summer months and especially the festival there are a few leather workers selling their wares on the streets.
some sell expensive imported mass produced rubbish one guy sell locally made good leatherwork but nothing exciting but there is another local who makes and sells his own celtic designed belts books and covers and he makes his own tools everything is top quality .
But Hamish I've never seen anyone selling anything close to the designs that you produce so I'm sure you would definitely find customers a plenty in Edinburgh .

All the best Craig ......

 

[bb07]

But Hamish I've never seen anyone selling anything close to the designs that you produce so I'm sure you would definitely find customers a plenty in Edinburgh .

I agree. Someone with your talent and craftsmanship shouldn't have a problem selling your wares anywhere in the world. And there's still the option of online selling. The quality of your work would sell itself, I would think

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks fellas I really appreciate the faith I'll just bide my time and see what happens

 

[Dreadhead]

Well, Paul announced the results last week and unfortunately I didn't get a placement, but I had a great time and made some good connections, and have plenty of time left on this earth to come back to it

 

[Toddy]

You were humming and hawing about the logistics of it anyway; still a good thing to try for though, and a great horizon broadening experience for the jaunt with Paul too. Anything like that broadens the mind, knowledge and gives fertile ground for creativity.

Best of luck with the future endeavours Hamish

atb,
M

 

[Dreadhead]

You were humming and hawing about the logistics of it anyway; still a good thing to try for though, and a great horizon broadening experience for the jaunt with Paul too. Anything like that broadens the mind, knowledge and gives fertile ground for creativity.

Best of luck with the future endeavours Hamish

atb,
M

Exactly Toddy, it has saved me a very difficult decision that's for sure! I have got a lot out of it, and it has certainly rekindled my appetite for historical research

 

[Biker]

Any news yet on when the docu will be broadcast? Kinda eager to find out what this big discovery is that you had to keep so secret.

 

[Dreadhead]

Any news yet on when the docu will be broadcast? Kinda eager to find out what this big discovery is that you had to keep so secret.

No idea im afraid Aaron, and unfortunatly the crew werent with us that day at the castle which was a damn shame, But will keep an eye on it and post up any updates here