North America’s Largest Blacksmithing Community
The Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA) is a community of blacksmiths, artisans, and enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and advancing blacksmithing as both a profession and a hobby. We provide opportunities for individuals and local affiliate organizations to further their blacksmithing education, strengthen their skills, and hone their craft. Showcasing the rich and vibrant work of modern smiths while providing historical context is central to our mission as we work to increase awareness of the art and craft amongst design professionals, architects, and the public.

Forging Better Blacksmiths Since 1973
News & Events
2026 ABANA Conference
2026 ABANA Conference November 2026 in Bentonville, Arkansas Dates: November 11-14, 2026 Location: Benton County Fairgrounds located [...]
Classified Ads
Classified Ads ABANA provides these classified ads as a service to the blacksmith community. Both buyers and sellers [...]
Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions
New Traveling Exhibition We're looking for pieces to include in a national traveling exhibition through 2026 to bring the [...]
2025 London Trip
ABANA Trip to London Trip is Full: We have reached the maximum number of travelers! [...]
ABANA Featured Forgings
Theme: Connections "Connections" can be taken literally or metaphorically for this exhibition. Think about steel joined with steel [...]
Level III: Welded Collars for the Grille
Level III: Welded Collars for the Grille 2-Night Zoom Event: April 30 & May 1, [...]