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Private Access: Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching

2025-12-05T11:48:59-05:00

Registration Open: Level II National Curriculum Class This online Zoom series will focus on the skills and techniques for Level II of the ABANA National Curriculum. Zoom sessions will be held once a month from January through May 2026. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to class participants (typically within a week) for review or to catch up if you are unable to attend a session. Participants will be divided into groups, each with a certified instructor, for small-group coaching between Zoom sessions. Attend the Zoom sessions, take the information back to your [...]

Private Access: Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching2025-12-05T11:48:59-05:00

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching

2025-11-24T19:13:59-05:00

Coming Soon: Level II National Curriculum Class This online Zoom series will focus on the skills and techniques for Level II of the ABANA National Curriculum. Zoom sessions will be held once a month from January through May 2026. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to class participants (typically within a week) for review or to catch up if you are unable to attend a session. Participants will be divided into groups, each with a certified instructor, for small-group coaching between Zoom sessions. Attend the Zoom sessions, take the information back to your [...]

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching2025-11-24T19:13:59-05:00

12/6/2025: CFI Winter Conference

2025-11-17T09:29:34-05:00

Columbia Fire & Iron: Winter Blacksmithing Conference Visit Website Columbia Fire & Iron December 6, 2025, at  The Hive® at 2904 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202. The 4th Annual Winter Conference is a great place to meet other smiths and learn more about the craft. The event is free for CFI members and will include: Blacksmithing Trivia - test your knowledge and win some CFI merch Engaging presentations Forging activities, of course Forge a link in the club's chain Try your hand at the One-Heat Nail Competition Food and merch Raffles - earn up to [...]

12/6/2025: CFI Winter Conference2025-11-17T09:29:34-05:00

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

2025-12-06T16:29:31-05:00

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 Giveaway2025-12-06T16:29:31-05:00

2026 Conference Call for Proposals

2025-03-15T18:50:35-04:00

Call for Proposals Submit your Proposal to Demonstrate, Lecture or Teach a Class at the next ABANA Conference Learn more about the 2026 Conference area, Bentonville, Arkansas. Conference Details The ABANA Conference Committee is accepting proposals for demos, classes, lectures, and other activities for the 2026 ABANA Conference. What skill, knowledge, or perspective can you share with the community? Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, however we are eager to start making selections to move forward with the planning.

2026 Conference Call for Proposals2025-03-15T18:50:35-04:00

2026 Conference Suggestions

2025-04-20T12:36:46-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference: Your Thoughts? Take the Survey: We Want to Hear from YOU Learn more about the 2026 Conference area, Bentonville, Arkansas. Conference Details We're excited to be planning the next ABANA conference and we're looking for your feedback. While you are welcome to take the survey anonymously, giving your contact info legitimizes the responses and helps to weed out spam.

2026 Conference Suggestions2025-04-20T12:36:46-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference

2025-11-18T19:55:03-05:00

2026 ABANA Conference November 2026 in Bentonville, Arkansas Dates: November 11-14, 2026 Location: Benton County Fairgrounds located at 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. It is just 4 miles from the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The fairgrounds include ample room for parking, 5 acres for tent camping, RV hookups, and plenty of space for all conference activities. Learn More About Bentonville Tell us your interests and expectations for the 2026 ABANA Conference by taking our survey! Take the Survey What We Love [...]

2026 ABANA Conference2025-11-18T19:55:03-05:00

Level I National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching

2024-11-25T12:44:44-05:00

Register Now: Level I National Curriculum Class This online Zoom series will focus on the skills and techniques of Level I of the ABANA National Curriculum. Zoom sessions will be held once a month from October 2024 through February 2025. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to class participants (typically within a week) to review the material or catch up if you are not able to attend a session. Participants will be divided into groups with a certified instructor to receive small group coaching in between the Zoom sessions. Attend the Zoom sessions, [...]

Level I National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching2024-11-25T12:44:44-05:00

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