Darrell Markewitz is a professional blacksmith who specializes in the Viking Age. He designed the living History program for L'Anse aux Meadows NHSC (Parks Canada) and worked on a number of major international exhibits. A recent passion is experimental iron smelting.
'Hammered Out Bits' focuses primarily on IRON and the VIKING AGE
Based on the archaeology of L'Anse aux Meadows, the Vinland of the Sagas,an experiment by members of the Dark Ages Re-creation Company. This iron smelt uses an analog for the bog ore used in 1000 AD by the Norse to produce a 4 kg bloom.
August 29 - October 10, 2016 : 'Turf to Tools Two' Project Grant
Canada Council
August 2014 : 'Turf to Tools' Travel Grant
Ontario Arts Council
February - May 2012 : 'Bloom to Bar' Project Grant
February 15 - May 15, 2012 : Supported by a Crafts Projects - Creation and Development Grant
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