Shawn is a blacksmith: Part 1
Shawn is a blacksmith and an artist.
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He makes things out of metal.
For example:
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Shawn teaches blacksmithing too. How did Shawn become a blacksmith? He taught himself.
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Did you know?
100 years ago
- Many communities in Alberta had a blacksmith shop.
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Today
- Blacksmiths are very important in many countries.
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