The first picture is a Trivet I am in the process of finishing. It needs the internal scrolls adjusting and then it will be complete.

My name is Cameron Williams, I am 19 years old and am training to be a Blacksmith at Holme Lacy College in Hereford. I have been interested in Blacksmithing since I was a child and love my college course.

I have also worked for a year prior to college, as an apprentice Blacksmith to a professional blacksmith. During this time I helped to make a Mezzanine floor for the Globe in Hay on Wye, a Booth for the local chemist, and railings for a local cottage. I also make knives, tools and pokers, along with other creative items. You could say Blacksmithing is in my blood.

I am making cultural items at college for the three county show and would love to raise enough to buy my own small forge and tools. College does not provide extra materials and forge time during my days off as they don't have enough funding..

I can offer tracking my progress and make small scale bespoke items for anyone that sponsors me. I am attaining a good level at college, with distinctions, and want to become a master Blacksmith. and Architect. I will be going on to complete my BA.

I do not claim any benefits, nor do I receive a grant or bursary and have to pay for all my college fees and materials by working. I love working and it gives me a great sense of achievement.. I have good references and I am honest, reliable and hardworking.

If I had the chance to own a small forge I could increase my earnings by making and selling my work. This would enable me to afford rent, college fees and travel expenses, plus the extra skills and experience I wish to attain. I have made many of my own tools thus far, including, tongs, drifts, punches. bolster plates and a former for a fly press. I am also learning, mig, tig, stick and gas welding and fabrication at college.

If you don't donate a share would be useful and appreciated.

If anyone would like to know more information, please ask.

Thank you for reading,

Cameron.