DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

A.M.

Session 1:

Sharing Perceptions of the Training Program: an Ice-Breaker

Session 5:

Properties of Metals

Session 9:

Eye Hook and Link: Technology Transfer

Session 2:

Assessing Group Resources

Session 6:

Forging a Blacksmith's Cold Chisel

Session 3:

Defining Expectations of the Training Program

Session 10:

Forging Rings

P.M.

Session 4:

Forge Introduction

Session 7: Forging a Blacksmith's Hot Punch

Session 11:

Welding Practices: Forge Brazing

Session 8:

Heat Treating

Session 12:

Open Workshop/Mid Program Review

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

A.M.

Session 13:

Bellows and Forge Design

Session 16:

Forging a Cross-Peen Hammer

Session 18:

Forging Straight Tongs

Session 14:

Forging en African Tang-Type Axe

P.M.

Session 15:

Case-Hardened African Field Hoe with Collar

Session 17:

Forging Cutting Tools: The Wrapped-Handle Knife

Session 19:

Program Evaluation

Session 20:

Open Workshop/Clean-up