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Call for Photos: ABANA Conferences & History

2025-07-15T21:28:58-04:00

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 & History2025-07-15T21:28:58-04:00

Classified Ads

2025-06-16T16:56:13-04:00

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.  Location: Long Island, New York Khun KB1 air hammer. 52” Sharp knee milling machine with digital read-out. 31” small Rockford milling machine. Johnson #122 gas forge. Cincinnati grinder polishing wheel. Anvil - All the collets/bits that go with the machines. Contact: Fran Taubman at (516) 429-7774 Location: [...]

Classified Ads2025-06-16T16:56:13-04:00

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

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching

2025-01-05T10:13:04-05:00

Online Class: National Curriculum Level II Class is Full Level II Curriculum Details Time to level-up your forging skills with Level II of the ABANA National Curriculum! Zoom sessions will be held once a month January through May. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and made available to participants (typically within a week) to review or to catch up if you cannot attend a session. Participants will be divided into groups and assigned to one of the instructors to receive small-group coaching in between the Zoom sessions. 2-hour Zoom sessions held on Jan. [...]

Level II National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching2025-01-05T10:13:04-05:00

ABANA Featured Forgings

2025-07-17T11:40:57-04:00

Theme: On the Edge "On the Edge" immediately conjures up the idea of edged implements such as draw knives, swords, axes, etc. While we expect a number of edged utilitarian submissions, we also encourage makers to think conceptually with entries of sculptural objects playing with the concepts of being on the edge, balanced vs unbalanced, and so on. As always, you can take the theme in many different directions. What is your interpretation of the theme? Deadline: August 1, 2025 Guidelines: Use the online form to submit your info and images for the current exhibition theme. Work should be [...]

ABANA Featured Forgings2025-07-17T11:40:57-04:00

The Adventures of Anvil Boy

2023-03-01T14:50:02-05:00

Architectural designer, art metalsmith, and illustrator, Thomas Wilson, brings the whimsical tale of The Adventures of Anvil Boy to life with an amusing and beautifully illustrated story. Brought into the world by a murder of black iron crows, delivered to a blacksmith's forge, Anvil Boy sets about finding his true calling in life. He tries many professions, including boat anchor, hot air balloon, test pilot and circus performer among others. Adults, children of all ages, blacksmiths, and ironworkers will all find much to enjoy in this whimsical tale of heroism and powers that defy the laws of physics. [...]

The Adventures of Anvil Boy2023-03-01T14:50:02-05:00

Power Hammer Techniques with Clifton Ralph

2023-06-06T10:11:45-04:00

Power Hammer Techniques by Clifton Ralph Two-DVD set of Clifton Ralph, 1993 Bealer Award Recipient, demonstrating power hammer forging. Approximately 12 hours of instruction including: why a tool is made the way it is and how it is used; how a power hammer is set up to operate effectively; and safety tips that can save you from serious injury. The camera brings you closer with greater detail than live demonstrations usually permit. Dozens of tools are discussed and many are demonstrated. Purchase Now

Power Hammer Techniques with Clifton Ralph2023-06-06T10:11:45-04:00

Lives Shaped by Steel

2023-03-01T14:06:37-05:00

Lives Shaped by Steel by Nancy B. Zastrow is a softbound coffee table book that celebrates East Coast outdoor metal artists working in steel. The 238 pages are packed with many recognizable names such as Bob Compton, Randy McDaniel, Nol Putnam, Corrina Mensoff, and many more. Makes a great gift, too, for the art lover in your life! Purchase Now

Lives Shaped by Steel2023-03-01T14:06:37-05:00

Coal Forge Handbook

2023-03-01T07:35:04-05:00

Covering design and construction for 9 different coal forges, as well as accessories and additional notes, The Coal Forge Handbook was compiled by Stephen McGehee. The Handbook offers forge designs and tips from other blacksmiths, so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Spiral Bound Digital Download

Coal Forge Handbook2023-03-01T07:35:04-05:00

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