ABANA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration & Conference
June 6-9, 2024 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
We are pleased to hold our 50th Anniversary Celebration & Conference, June 6-9, 2024, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Activities will occur in Peoples Natural Gas Park and Central Park and points in between.
Hope to see you there!
The 2024 lineup brings back some of your favorites as well as a few new names for you to discover. From blades to sculpture and traditional forging to the ABANA National Curriculum, there’s something for everyone!
The Ring Project is back! Blacksmith artists, fabricators, and metal sculptors from around the world are invited to submit a forged 10″ ring with imagery inspired by the list of themes to represent the location of the ABANA 50th Anniversary Celebration & Conference.
One of the highlights of the ABANA 50-Year Anniversary Celebration will be the Team Forging Competition in Johnstown’s Central Park. If you might be interested in competing, let us know and we’ll keep you up to date on competition info.
We’re inviting everyone to show off your best creations in the gallery of ironwork – Traditional techniques, contemporary ironwork, sculpture, architectural forgings, repousse, and more!
There are some awesome prizes up for grabs in the raffle. Tickets will be $10 each and will only be available for purchase at the Conference. So bring some cash and best of luck to you!
Johnstown is conveniently located 65 miles East of Pittsburgh and offers daily arrivals via plane or train. In addition, there are several other regional airports offering non-stop service from larger cities such as Chicago and Washington, DC.
The Johnstown area offers different types of accommodations for visitors with any kind of budget. Choose from camping, hotels, and more. This year accommodations are up to the attendees to arrange, so be sure to book early.
Located in the Laurel Mountains of Pennsylvania, Johnstown has a colorful history as a booming steel town in the 1800s. Johnstown is host to major regional festivals and events which draw thousands of attendees.
Level II National Curriculum class at Touchstone Center for Crafts following the ABANA Conference. If you have completed most of the requirements for ABANA Level I certification and are looking to move on, then this course is for you!
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