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5/15-17/2025: Southern Blacksmith Association Conference

2024-12-13T21:16:58-05:00

Southern Blacksmith Association 2025 Conference SBA Spring Conference May 15-17, 2025, at the Lion's Club Fairgrounds in Madison, Georgia.  The 2025 conference theme is Fanning the Flames. Celebrating the process of bringing smiths together to exchange knowledge and experience in blacksmithing. The demonstrator lineup will include: Mark Ling and Butch Sheely Other conference events will include Green Coal classes, family programs, the Local Talent Forge, Iron in the Hat, forge and tool box raffles, a variety of vendors, a Friday night Banquet, Auction, and Forging Competition – plus other surprise events along the way! The Alabama Forge Council [...]

5/15-17/2025: Southern Blacksmith Association Conference2024-12-13T21:16:58-05:00

4/9-13/2025: California Blacksmith Association Spring Conference

2024-12-13T19:52:44-05:00

California Blacksmith Association Spring Conference CBA Spring Conference April 9-13, 2025, at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth, California. Adrian Legge, of the UK, will be one of the demonstrators, with Dennis Dusek striking. Bill Roan will also equal parts humor and blacksmithing skills to the event. ABANA will be teaming up with the CBA education committee to bring ABANA National Curriculum hands-on training and demos to the conference. More details to follow along with registration, but mark it on your calendar now!

4/9-13/2025: California Blacksmith Association Spring Conference2024-12-13T19:52:44-05:00

Forging Hammer Questionnaire

2024-11-22T10:16:21-05:00

Forging Hammer Questionnaire A trio of mechanical engineering students from Cleveland State University contacted Grant Michener of the Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association looking for assistance. They have entered a competition to design and make a blacksmith's hammer. The following is a questionnaire they devised to assist in their research. Grant asked if we could help get the word out, and we're more than happy to help!

Forging Hammer Questionnaire2024-11-22T10:16:21-05:00

2026 Conference Call for Proposals

2024-11-25T23:11:12-05:00

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 Proposals2024-11-25T23:11:12-05:00

Disaster Relief

2024-10-04T12:48:08-04:00

Disaster Relief Efforts In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we're compiling a list of links where donations can be directed to help those in the blacksmith community in need of assistance. CERF+ offers $3,000 Emergency Relief Grants to craft artists who experienced a recent and substantially disruptive emergency or disaster. Apply for Assistance Donate to CERF+ ABANA offers relief grants to members who have experienced a loss due to a natural disaster. Visit our donation page to contribute to the "Disaster Relief Fund". Every little bit helps! Donate Here Disaster [...]

Disaster Relief2024-10-04T12:48:08-04:00

2025 London Sign Up

2024-09-20T15:11:33-04:00

ABANA Trip to London Sign Up Now We will follow up with periodic emails about the trip with reminders, tips, and helpful information. Please ensure that you register using an email that you check frequently.  Trip Details Terms & Waiver Registration is now open for the June 2025 trip to England. Ensure you are signed into your ABANA member account, as only members may fill out the registration form. Visit the Member Perks page to join or renew your membership before registering for the trip! Read the Trip Details Document [...]

2025 London Sign Up2024-09-20T15:11:33-04:00

2026 ABANA Conference

2024-10-01T22:39:13-04:00

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 Conference2024-10-01T22:39:13-04:00

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

Meet the New Board Members

2024-07-21T14:37:17-04:00

Meet Your New Board Members Each year 5 seats open on the ABANA Board of Directors. This election cycle saw exactly 5 candidates take up the challenge; therefore, all candidates are automatically seated for a 3-year term. Meet your new Board members! Frank Annighofer I have worked on several Committees including Publications, Communication/Marketing, and Education since joining the board in 2021. Last November the Board elected me as President and together we achieved a lot in the last three years. We revamped our social media presence, launched a new website, hired two new editors, and boosted our Curriculum [...]

Meet the New Board Members2024-07-21T14:37:17-04:00

Classified Ads

2024-10-02T09:05:17-04:00

Classified Ads ABANA provides these classified ads as a service to the blacksmith community. Both buyers and sellers should take common sense precautions and do their own due diligence. ABANA is not responsible for the information or accuracy of the ads.  Due to health reasons, Helmut Hillenkamp is retiring from the position of US representative and reseller of Say-Mak hammers. This is a great opportunity for somebody to take over a large inventory, including ten hammers and many parts and dies, at a very reduced price. Some of the hammers are good [...]

Classified Ads2024-10-02T09:05:17-04:00

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