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• Arts: Crafts: Metal Craft: Blacksmithing  (205)

Alabama Forge Council - - A Chapter of ABANA to promote the art of blacksmithing. Techniques, upcoming events, member gallery, and contacts.

Appalachian Blacksmiths Association - - Chapter location of ABANA, located in West Virginia. Includes supplies, calendar of events, and educational information.

The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) - - A non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the art of blacksmithing. ABANA's two quarterly publications, the Anvil's Ring and the Hammer's Blow, provide inspiration and technical information for 4,500 members.

The Blacksmith's Guild - - Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland chapter of ABANA. Includes a newsletter, calendar, photos and scholarship information.

Blue Ridge Blacksmiths Association of Virginia - - Encourages and facilitates the establishment of training programs. Serving the Lynchburg, Bedford and Roanoke areas.

British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA) - - Focusing on craftmanship and design among artist blacksmiths in Great Britain and abroad. Includes a newsletter, events, and education.

Capital District Blacksmiths - - Artists Blacksmiths Association serving the Albany NY area. Includes meeting information, tips and tools, and a calendar.

Four States Iron Munchers - - ABANA affiliate Texarkana area blacksmiths association. Includes meeting information, photos and newsletter.

The Guild of Metalsmiths - - A nonprofit educational organization centered in Minneapolis/St.Paul Minnesota. Includes a forum, newsletter and publications, activities, and galleries.

Gulfcoast Blacksmiths Association - - ABANA affiliate serving Louisiana and Mississippi. Includes a calendar, classified ads, photos and video library.

Houston Area Blacksmith Association - - Offering a public listing of newsletter tips, items for sale. Offering online resources, meeting and sponsor information.

Illinois Blacksmith Association (IVBA) - - Focus on promoting architectural, artistic and practical blacksmithing, while preserving the past heritage of this craft. Includes a gallery and upcoming events.

Kentucky Blacksmiths Association - - ABANA affiliate serving Kentucky. Includes a newsletter and membership information.

Louisiana Metalsmiths' Association ( LAMA ) - - A chapter of ABANA. Includes a member gallery and events.

Mississippi Forge Council - - ABANA chapter. Includes a gallery, membership schedule and newsletters.

NC ABANA - - North Carolina Chapter of the Artists Blacksmiths Association of America. Includes information on classes, scholarships and member exhibits.

New England Blacksmith Association - - Regional chapter of the ABANA. Includes upcoming events, photos and resources.

New Jersey Blacksmith Association - - Regional ABANA Chapter. Includes newsletter, photos, board of directors and classes.

North Texas Blacksmiths Association - - Regional ABANA chapter. Includes newsletter, member and meeting information.

Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild - - Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of the art, located in Central Georgia. Includes meeting information, message board, and chat room.

Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association - - Promoting blacksmithing as a creative art form. Includes meeting and membership information.

Southern Blacksmith Association, Inc. - - Organization of regional blacksmithing groups. Includes information for the upcoming Southestern Regional Blacksmithing Conference and links.

Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil - - Chapter of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. Includes meetings, classes, and photo gallery.

Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association - - Ohio chapter of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. Includes a bulletin board and tips.