Physical demonstration is provided with the use of traditional equipment, a coal fired portable forge with hand crank blower circa 1870. Darrell acts the part, with costume and persona portraying this period. Demonstration becomes Education, as technique is blended to artifact which leads to social history. Questions from the student audience are encouraged, which in turn directs the flow of conversation. This program is a hands-on session based around blacksmithing techniques.
Subjects covered include a simple history of iron, safety, metal heats, basic hammer use, etc.
The equipment used includes a coal fired portable forge with rotary blower and four work stations. Each student will produce a fire place poker. This program is an overview of the Middle Ages. Subjects covered include daily life, clothes and artifacts, foods, social structure, development of armour, etc. The period breaks down into three parts.