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3/14-15/2026: Louisiana Metalsmith Association Conference

2026-01-28T14:50:32-05:00

Louisiana Metalsmith Association Conference LAMA Conference: Banging on the Bayou March 14-15, 2026, at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Building, 409 E Main St., Delcambre, LA 70528 The event will include: Demonstrations by Jaime Escobedo Toolbox Raffle & Auction Forging Contest Crawfish & Shrimp dinner (at market price) Tickets are $50 for a single day or $60 for both days. Check lama-blacksmith.org/ for additional info. View All Affiliate Events

3/14-15/2026: Louisiana Metalsmith Association Conference2026-01-28T14:50:32-05:00

3/28/2026: Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In

2026-01-08T11:58:16-05:00

Visit FTBG Website Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In 2026 Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In March 28, 2026, at the Furnace Town Historic Site, 3816 Old Furnace Road, Snow Hill, MD, 21863. First timers are welcome! All skill levels welcome! The following project demonstrations will be held: Shannon O'Conner: Hair Accessories Larry Furst: Letter Opener Eric Harvey: Nail Making Noah McGraph: Celtic Cross Don't miss the 50/50 and Iron-in-the-Hat raffles! Register before March 13, 2026, for early bird pricing. Info & Registration Form View All Affiliate Events

3/28/2026: Furnace Town Blacksmith Guild Hammer-In2026-01-08T11:58:16-05:00

Blacksmith School of Ironwork

2026-01-19T19:45:17-05:00

Blacksmith School of Ironwork 1234 Blacksmith Way, Anytown, CA 90001 Email: schoolofbob@bobsblacksmithschool.com Phone: 555-867-5309 Year Founded: 2021 Type of School: Blacksmithing School Average Number of Classes per Year: 12 Average Number of Students per Year: 100 Visit Website Blacksmith School of Ironwork In our high school blacksmithing and coppersmithing programs, students experience the raw, elemental power of the forge. Using traditional tools and techniques, they heat, shape, and refine metal into beautiful, functional objects—learning firsthand how strength, patience, and craftsmanship come together. Our hands-on course connects students with centuries of human ingenuity while fostering a [...]

Blacksmith School of Ironwork2026-01-19T19:45:17-05:00

Forging Academy

2026-01-19T19:46:12-05:00

Bob’s Blacksmith School 1234 Blacksmith Way, Anytown, CA 90001 Email: schoolofbob@bobsblacksmithschool.com Phone: 555-867-5309 Year Founded: 2021 Type of School: Trade School Average Number of Classes per Year: 52 Average Number of Students per Year: 1,100 Visit Website Forging Academy In our high school blacksmithing and coppersmithing programs, students experience the raw, elemental power of the forge. Using traditional tools and techniques, they heat, shape, and refine metal into beautiful, functional objects—learning firsthand how strength, patience, and craftsmanship come together. Our hands-on course connects students with centuries of human ingenuity while fostering a strong sense of [...]

Forging Academy2026-01-19T19:46:12-05:00

Bob the Blacksmith’s School

2026-01-19T19:49:41-05:00

Bob’s Blacksmith School 1234 Blacksmith Way, Anytown, CA 90001 Email: schoolofbob@bobsblacksmithschool.com Phone: 555-867-5309 Year Founded: 2021 Type of School: Blacksmithing School Average Number of Classes per Year: 22 Average Number of Students per Year: 200 Visit Website Bob's Blacksmith School In our high school blacksmithing and coppersmithing programs, students experience the raw, elemental power of the forge. Using traditional tools and techniques, they heat, shape, and refine metal into beautiful, functional objects—learning firsthand how strength, patience, and craftsmanship come together. Our hands-on course connects students with centuries of human ingenuity while fostering a strong sense [...]

Bob the Blacksmith’s School2026-01-19T19:49:41-05:00

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching

2026-01-09T11:42:51-05:00

Registration Closed: Level II National Curriculum Class Learn more about Level II of the National Curriculum here. This class is full and registration is closed. Don’t miss out on the next class announcement, sign up to receive our educational emails. Sign Up For Class Alerts Plus, if you’re planning to join us in Bentonville, Arkansas for the 2026 ABANA Conference "Forging in the Ozarks", November 11-14, 2026, there will be National Curriculum (NC) training on site. In addition, everyone is encouraged to bring their NC projects to have them evaluated for sign off. [...]

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching2026-01-09T11:42:51-05:00

Tong Tuesday: Enter Now

2026-01-09T12:04:29-05:00

Tong Tuesday Giveaway The Tong Tuesday Giveaway has ended after TWO fantastic years! Check out the list of winners to see who was lucky enough to get a pair. Keep an eye out for more great giveaways from ABANA. 2024 Winners List February Winner: Aaron Strueby, Saskatchewan April Winner: Shaina Smith, Missouri June Winner: Eric Smith, South Carolina August Winner: Francis Rochon, Oregon October Winner: Jennifer Cochran Anderson, Texas December Winner: Loren Brockmueller, Ohio 2025 Winners List February Winner: Lisa Huth, British Columbia April Winner: Glenn Dippel, Florida June Winner: Kenneth Bartlett [...]

Tong Tuesday: Enter Now2026-01-09T12:04:29-05:00

Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions

2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00

A Reminder of the Key Dates for this Traveling Exhibition: Entry Deadline: November 14, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: December 1, 2025 Artwork Delivery Window: December 2 - 21, 2025 Tour Duration: November 2026 - December 2027 Return of Works: January 2028 Call for Submissions This opportunity has expired! We want to thank everyone who submitted their work to this exhibition! We received a tremendous number of entries - far more than we can include in the exhibition - so now starts the task of curating a show that will "wow" the public. Applicants can [...]

Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00

Book Giveaway

2026-02-01T19:46:31-05:00

Book Giveaway Thanks to a book donation from Schiffer Publishing, we're giving away two (2) copies of Comtemporary Blacksmithing for Beginners by Joy Fire. The giveaway winner will be announced on February 1, 2026. ABANA membership is not required to enter. "Contemporary Blacksmithing for Beginners is a how-to book of blacksmithing that explains basic forging tools, proper safety practices, advice on ergonomics and how to move metal effectively, plus step by step directions for 18 fun and unique projects designed by me. This book was written with inclusivity at its core. Blacksmithing is such a meaningful part of [...]

Book Giveaway2026-02-01T19:46:31-05:00

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