Membership Perks

2 individuals giving a forging demonstrating at a blacksmith class at the Adirondack Folk School.

Bob Valentine and Steve Gurzler at Adirondack Folk School.

Note: ABANA memberships are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued, either in full or on a pro-rated basis, for a membership cancellation.

Blacksmith wearing a cowboy hat with hammer in hand working at a mobile forge giving a blacksmithing demonstration.

Gary E. Johnson of Anvil Envy at his mobile forge.

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Exclusive ABANA Member Benefits Include:

The Anvil's Ring

Quarterly issues of the renowned Blacksmith Art Magazine The Anvil’s Ring.

Hammer's Blow

Quarterly issues of Hammer’s Blow with tips and how to articles.

Educational Classes

Access to educational classes, videos and materials.

Eligibility for Certification

Become a certified blacksmith or instructor with the National Curriculum program.

Digital Access

As a member, gain instant digital access to The Anvil’s Ring back to 1978 and Hammer’s Blow since its inception in 1993.

Eligibility for Funding

Members are eligible for educational grants to further their blacksmithing training and education.

Member Community

Access to membership directory to find talent close by and worldwide.

Member Fellowship

Enjoying the fellowship of the worldwide Blacksmith Community.

Discount Eligibility

Save on supplies and equipment with member discounts from suppliers.

Save with ABANA

Save on select merchandise sold by ABANA and get discounts on tickets to our conferences.

Right to Vote

Members are eligible to cast their vote for the ABANA Board of Directors nominee of their choice.

Run for the Board

Members are eligible to run for a seat on the ABANA Board of Directors. Five seats are up for grabs each year.

Woman in baseball cap bent over an anvil demonstrating a forging technique as sparks fly.

Jennifer Horn demonstrating.

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You can save more than the cost of your membership with our member-only discounts on merchandise, conference tickets, and supplier discounts!

$85 USA Print Membership
$100 Canada & Mexico Print Membership
$110 International Print Membership
$35 Youth Digital Membership (Worldwide)
$75 Digital Membership (Worldwide)

Multiyear Memberships Also Available!

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Group of 5 young individuals pointing in unison to a blacksmith sign.

Owen Riedesel and fellow students from American College of the Building Arts.