So i have not explored these areas in the game.. how does it work do you use ore to make weapons and armor and also to make them stronger or are there other materials needed, and i don't get enchanting at all

You smelt ore into ingots then use ingots, leather etc to craft armor / weapons. You can then use a grinding wheel or workbench to improve them. I have 100 smithing atm and have full Dragon plate armor (Ledgendary).

how did you do that so fast.. and what do you use on the workbench to improve them