The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) was formed in 1973 to preserve and promote blacksmithing as an art and a craft. The ABANA mission statement reads: The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America was formed in 1973 with twenty-seven members. There are now 4000 members. ABANA publishes two magazines: The Hammer's Blow and The Anvil's Ring. ABANA holds a biennial conference to education successive generations of blacksmiths and showcase modern and traditional blacksmithing to the general public. ABANA conferences typically have a gallery space to showcase the work of their members, educational spaces to provide hands-on demonstrations to all levels of smiths (novice to advanced), and demos by local and international demonstrators including artist-blacksmiths, farriers, bladesmiths, and toolsmiths. Each conference is held at a new location with the assistance of local ABANA affiliate blacksmith groups. More information...
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