the secret world gold, tsw gold

Each vocation consists of three professions. To begin crafting, you must learn a starting vocation from one of the NPC's (Non playable characters).

In Lotro, you must talk the secret world gold to a master or mistress of apprentices to do so. There are several towns in which you can do this.

The Shire: In Michel Delving you want to speak with Blossom Proudfoot, who is the Mistress of Apprentices. In Combe, speak to Jill Brushwood, Mistress of Apprentices. In the Bree-Town Crafting Hall you want to speak with Old Roger Sorrel, Master of Apprentices

In Gondamon you want to speak to Alfwin, Master of Apprentices. In Celondim you want to talk to Golphedinir, Master of Apprentices. In Thorin's hall you need to talk with Nasi, Master of Apprentices

Understanding the Crafting Interface - The first key component of the LOTRO Crafting system is the interface, which you'll have access to once you select your main vocation.

The Interface components will change based on professions/vocations, but the idea/look is identical throughout. Take a look at some of the screens and familiarize yourself with them so you can become a better crafter.