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Book Giveaway Winners

2026-02-16T17:33:05-05:00

Schiffer Publishing has generously extended a 20% discount to the ABANA community for a limited time. Use code ABANA20 on SchifferCraft.com for 20% off all books and kits at checkout through 9/30/2026. Offer valid until 11:59 p.m. EST on orders shipping to the USA and Canada only. Shop at SchifferCraft.com Book Giveaway Winners Congrats to our giveaway winners: Lonnie Alverson and Renee Adams. "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 [...]

Book Giveaway Winners2026-02-16T17:33:05-05:00

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

2026-02-25T15:26:13-05:00

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 What's Exciting About the Bentonville, Arkansas Area:  The fairgrounds are less than 5 miles from Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). Hotel Shuttles, Uber, Lyft, and other services are available. [...]

2026 ABANA Conference2026-02-25T15:26:13-05:00

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

Meet the New Board Members

2025-01-05T10:06:47-05:00

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 Members2025-01-05T10:06:47-05:00

Call for Photos: ABANA Conferences & History

2025-11-06T21:43:14-05:00

Call for Photos of ABANA Events & History We need your help in gathering photos and remembrances from ABANA events over the past 50+ years. Perhaps you have a story or memory you recall or you've got a shoebox full of photos from events - we'd love to see them! Fill out the form below to submit your recollections and photos. Your submission will be archived and might be used on our website or on social media in the future. Thanks for your help!

Call for Photos: ABANA Conferences & History2025-11-06T21:43:14-05:00

Classified Ads

2026-02-22T13:06:17-05:00

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.  Shop Equipment for Sale Location: Santa Barbara, California Full blacksmithing and ornamental iron shop of 40 years for sale in part or in whole. Everything you need to do high-end architectural metalwork, all quality tools in excellent working condition. Excellent opportunity for seasoned smiths with the funds and location to start [...]

Classified Ads2026-02-22T13:06:17-05:00

Digital Advertising

2025-02-05T20:30:56-05:00

Digital Advertising with ABANA Connect with Thousands of Forging Enthusiasts DIGITAL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Take advantage of our digital advertising options which put you in front of our online audience via social media, website, or monthly e-newsletters. Acceptable ad sizes are 1200 x 630, 1080 x 566, 1080 x 1080, 1080 x 1350, 1080 x 1920 or 1200 x 630. SOCIAL MEDIA Connect using ABANA's social media: Reach in Q1 of 2024 averaged 86,000+ per month. Highlighted Post on Facebook & Instagram ($40 per post): Single post exclusively highlighting your business, organization, or event. [...]

Digital Advertising2025-02-05T20:30:56-05:00

Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies

2025-03-15T18:51:00-04:00

Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies The mission of the Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies is to collaboratively schedule, market and advocate for the arts community in the Allegheny region. The organization works together with member artists and arts organizations to encourage complementary programming and cooperative promotion efforts. For artists – that means maximum visibility. For art lovers – that means the ability to find out about all of the area’s classes, exhibits, and performances in one location. The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America is proud to be a member.

Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies2025-03-15T18:51:00-04:00

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