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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

2026-02-18T11:12:14-05:00

Theme: Making Waves We're looking for anything related to water - fountains, water scenes, flowing lines, etc. Use your imagination! Deadline: May 1, 2026 Guidelines: Use the online form to submit your info and images for the current exhibition theme. Upload JPG or PNG files (no HEIC files). Work should be at least 50% forged. Repousse is accepted. Pieces that have been shown in a prior online exhibition by ABANA are not eligible. If you wish to submit more than one (1) entry, please submit each entry separately. This is open to everyone! ABANA membership is not required. Selected [...]

ABANA Featured Forgings2026-02-18T11:12:14-05:00

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

ABANA Travel Mug

2024-07-11T20:47:01-04:00

ABANA Travel Mug This 14oz. stainless steel outer shell travel mug has a double-wall thermal plastic insulation liner, with a plastic lid featuring a spill prevention slide lock. The easy grab-'n-go hook-shaped handle makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go. Purchase Now

ABANA Travel Mug2024-07-11T20:47:01-04:00

Patternbook for Artsmiths

2024-07-11T20:31:40-04:00

Patternbook for Artsmiths Containing almost 60 pages of drawings and patterns used for repoussé elements in Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo architectural ornamentation, this digital download was originally published through a partnership with The Anvil’s Ring and The Yellin Foundation. Purchase Now

Patternbook for Artsmiths2024-07-11T20:31:40-04:00

2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency for Non-Profits

2025-02-14T23:05:00-05:00

2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency for Non-Profits We are proud to have earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency awarded by Guidestar. Guidestar powers philanthropy by ranking non-profit organizations based on financial data provided by the Internal Revenue Service and through both publicly available data and information supplied by the non-profit organization. Guidestar allows donors to make informed decisions and powers giving programs from various corporations. View our profile.

2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency for Non-Profits2025-02-14T23:05:00-05:00

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Member

2024-09-07T13:06:36-04:00

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Member The Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America is proud to be a member of the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce in Johnstown, PA. The partnership will assist ABANA in marketing and development and is the leading community organization dedicated to creating an environment where business growth and the quality of life are maximized. Learn more about the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce Member2024-09-07T13:06:36-04:00

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