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
Fireplace Screen by Christin Boyd of Flygirl Iron.
Detail of work by India Lee, inspired by the Abbaye d’Ourscamp choir doors.
Mount Zion Cemetery Memorial Arch by Chelsea Darling of Darling Metals.
Metal bench by Arthur Johns.
Gate restoration by David Kailey of Morgan Jade Ironworks.
Railing by Andrew Chambers Jr. of Arc Iron Creations, as seen in The Anvil’s Ring.
Log rack by Zachary Herberholz of ZH Fabrications.
News & Events
2025 London Trip
ABANA Trip to London Trip is Full: We have reached the maximum number of travelers! [...]
Level III: Welded Collars for the Grille
Level III: Welded Collars for the Grille 2-Night Zoom Event: April 30 & May 1, [...]
2026 ABANA Conference
2026 ABANA Conference November 2026 in Bentonville, Arkansas Dates: November 11-14, 2026 Location: Benton County Fairgrounds located [...]
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 [...]
ABANA Featured Forgings
Theme: Connections "Connections" can be taken literally or metaphorically for this exhibition. Think about steel joined with steel [...]
Classified Ads
Classified Ads ABANA provides these classified ads as a service to the blacksmith community. Both buyers and sellers [...]