ABANA Giveaways
valerie2026-02-01T19:29:07-05:00ABANA Giveaways There are currently no giveaway promotions. Please check back at a later date!
Tong Tuesday: Enter Now
valerie2026-01-09T12:04:29-05:00Tong 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 [...]
Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions
valerie2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00A 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 [...]
Book Giveaway Winners
valerie2026-06-15T21:27:45-04:00Schiffer 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 [...]
2026 Conference Call for Proposals
valerie2025-03-15T18:50:35-04:00Call 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 Suggestions
valerie2025-04-20T12:36:46-04:002026 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 ABANA Conference
valerie2026-04-06T09:50:51-04:002026 ABANA Conference 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. Get More Info
Level I National Curriculum Zoom Tutorials & Coaching
valerie2024-11-25T12:44:44-05:00Register 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, [...]
Meet the New Board Members
valerie2025-01-05T10:06:47-05:00Meet 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 [...]
Call for Photos: ABANA Conferences & History
valerie2025-11-06T21:43:14-05:00Call 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!