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The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) is dedicated to promoting blacksmithing as a hobby & profession.

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Yesterday’s mini-conference and ribbon cutting at The Goliad Forge was captured by Aurora Rogers of Balcones Forge. It was a good turnout of interested folks. #blacksmithing #abanaaffiliate #forging #blacksmiths #goliad #texas
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We’re clearing out a lot of merchandise to make way for new styles and designs. Get it while the gettin’ is good: abana.org/store #blacksmith #forging #abanamerch #forging
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Need Newsletter Content? Snag the single-page of “News from ABANA” specifically for affiliate editors to drop into their printed or email newsletters. Get it here: abana.org/affiliates/ Not an ABANA Affiliate? Let’s chat to see if your group could benefit from becoming one.✨
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The Goliad Forge is hosting a blacksmithing event November 22, 2025, at their shop, featuring activities, food, and fun. A free lunch is provided! All you have to do is RSVP to attend: abana.org/2025/10/08/the-gol…
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Get your entry in! Thanks to a book donation from Schiffer Publishing, we’re giving away a copy of Edgar Brandt: Art Deco Ironwork. The giveaway winner will be announced on October 1, 2025. ABANA membership is not required to enter: bit.ly/3WeKO4A
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This is your sign to get working on the ABANA National Curriculum. Another NC certificate is headed out the door! Visit abana.org/education/ for materials, info, and resources. #blacksmithing #forging #craft #abananationalcurriculum #blacksmith #art #craft #traditionalcraft
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“Every time I set foot in the forge, I would take a piece of metal and turn it into a leaf keychain. The first time, it took me three hours. The second time, it took me three hours. The third time it took me maybe two hours and 59 minutes. Now, I can do it in 10 minutes.”
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There’s an article in The Washington Post featuring Caitlin Morris in Maryland: wapo.st/3GTBsHv Written by Beatrix Lockwood & illustrated by Maya Scarpa. #blacksmithing #forging #blacksmith #blacksmiths #metal #craft #forge #trynewthings #blacksmithingisforeveryone

Opinion | Is blacksmithing a viable career path? Yes — and so much more.

Part of Shifts, an illustrated history of work.

washingtonpost.com
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The office is closed for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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Hand-forged from solid bronze bar, "Crucifix" by Jerry Coe is part of the current ABANA Featured Forgings online exhibition: abana.org/abana-featured-for… #forging #blacksmiths #crucifix #bronze
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Got some business advice for your fellow smiths? Drop it in the comments! We might use your suggestion in an upcoming post or newsletter article. #blacksmith #smallbusiness #maker
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Monica Kjellman-Chapin of KjellmanChapin Blacksmiths gave a presentation about her work making vessels through the Blacksmiths Without Borders Treff series. The video is now available: youtu.be/4tMqErI1hX4?si=xikI… #art #blacksmith #forging
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🚨New MerchAvailable🚨 Carhartt full-zip hoodies for men & women in carbon heather with an embroidered ABANA logo on the chest. Pre-sale item, so order by Nov. 15, 2024 for Dec. shipping. Be sure to log in if you’re an ABANA member to get your discount: abana.org/store/
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Virginia Institute of Blacksmithing offers hands-on blacksmithing classes (including all ABANA National Curriculum levels) and bladesmithing (including ABS classes). And if you're looking for that perfect gift for a blacksmith, they even have gift cards! vablacksmithing.org/
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ABANA board member & Education Committee Chair, Becky Schimpff, giving a keyhole spatula demo at Iron Rhino Forge. Ever thought of running for the ABANA Board of Directors? You’ll work with cool people like Becky.😉 Applications due April 30, 2025. #blacksmithing #forging
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Working on beveled scrolls? Check out these tutorials! Blacksmiths Without Borders: youtu.be/DG5JTgMxQwM?si=lU5X… ABANA: youtube.com/watch?v=UGg1uJEV… Don't Forget: Projects with elements from the National Curriculum are eligible for “National Curriculum Unleashed": bit.ly/featuredforgings
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Join or Renew: abana.org/join "Metal is a medium of endless possibility, and meeting new people and seeing their work can spark a new direction in your own practice." - Excerpt from Addison de Lisle's "From the Editor" message. Sculpture on cover by Rich Wansor. #art
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Check out the Blacksmiths Without Borders YouTube channel for the latest posted video with Lennart Hoffmann talking about forging vise screws: youtu.be/-vZrYLzpXtA?si=ZVx0… Sign up for the newsletter on the their website to be notified about upcoming Treffs. #blacksmithing #forging
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Early Bird Registration for the ABANA conference ends today at midnight (EST): abana.org/50thanniversary No foolin’!
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🔥Interested in blacksmithing, bladesmithing, or welding? New England School of Metalwork has it all! Check out their classes: newenglandschoolofmetalwork.… 👍Please support the businesses and organizations that support us. We couldn’t do it without them!
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