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ABANA 2026 Election

2026-05-17T15:04:01-04:00

ABANA Board of Directors Election Review the candidate statements and cast your vote. Cast your vote for any 5 candidates from the pool of nominees. Voting ends July 15, 2026, at midnight Eastern Time. All ABANA members have the right to cast their vote. You must be signed in to your account to see the candidate statements and to make your selections. If you experience any technical issues while voting, email the ABANA office. [mw open="!form/Election"]

ABANA 2026 Election2026-05-17T15:04:01-04:00

4/11-12/2026: BGOP Conference

2026-04-02T17:12:06-04:00

Visit BGOP Website BGOP: Spring Fling Blacksmiths' Guild of the Potomac: Spring Fling April 11-12, 2026, at 250 Fairground Rd, Clear Brook, VA 22624 Featured Demonstrators: Glenn Horr from Highland Forge. Richard Sullivan from the Williamsburg Gun Shop will also be demonstrating the completion of a Brown Bess rifle. There will be demonstrations, open forge, tailgating, vendors, iron-in-the-hat raffles, and more! Registration Info View All Affiliate Events

4/11-12/2026: BGOP Conference2026-04-02T17:12:06-04:00

4/30-5/3/2026: BAM Conference

2026-03-08T22:21:25-04:00

Visit BAM Website 34th Annual Ozark Conference: Forging the American Frontier BAM's 34th Ozarks Conference: Forging the American Frontier April 30 - May 3, 2026, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri Featured Demonstrators: Tyler Sydebotham Simeon England Joshua Rachita Demos, food, Iron-in-the-Hat, craft classes, and more! Check out the full registration packet for details. Early registration ends April 1, 2026! Registration Packet View All Affiliate Events

4/30-5/3/2026: BAM Conference2026-03-08T22:21:25-04:00

5/9/2026: Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths Forge Fest

2026-03-09T17:13:30-04:00

Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths Forge Fest Folk School Forge Fest May 9, 2026 from 9 am - 6 pm at the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, New York 12846 Activities are open to the public and will include: Blacksmithing Demonstrations by Jonathan Nedbor and others Live Forging Contests with Cash Prizes for all levels of ability Open Forge Time Free Tailgating Iron-In-the-Hat Wood-Fired Pizza Registration and Contest Details Coming Soon at adirondackfolkschool.org. View All Affiliate Events

5/9/2026: Adirondack Folk Blacksmiths Forge Fest2026-03-09T17:13:30-04:00

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

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