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 Blacksmithing, the cornerstone of all crafts for centuries, has come back to life. Once rendered nearly obsolete by the Industrial Revolution and 20th Century technology, this ancient craft has undergone a contemporary renaissance. A new appreciation of the honest, enduring qualities of forged metal has developed.
At the heart of this revival has been the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America, Inc., a non-profit educational association dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge about the art and craft. Started by a handful of isolated blacksmiths in Georgia in 1973, ABANA now serves over 4,600 members.
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Membership Rate Chart |
$55.00
Regular
US, Canada & Mexico |
$65.00-Foreign |
$50.00-Senior (65+)
US, Canada & Mexico |
$45.00 Library
US, Canada & Mexico |
$45.00
Full - Time Student
US, Canada & Mexico |
$100.00 Contributory |
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If you would prefer to mail your membership payment, please download this form, fill it out legibly and mail it with your check, to:
ABANA Central Office
P.O. Box 3425
Knoxville, TN 32927-3425
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To make a gift of ABANA membership please use this_form. Just download the form, fill out the recipients name and the payment information and send it to the ABANA central office. Get your form — including credit card information or a check — into the Central Office and we'll do the rest.
A note on expiration dates:
ABANA memberships run on a quarter system so your expiration date will be adjusted to the end of a calendar quarter (Mar. 31, Jun. 30, Sep.30, Dec. 31). In almost all cases the expiration date is pushed forward to the end of the calendar quarter in which you join. The only exception is if you join in the first 15 days of a quarter, in this case the expiration date will be adjusted back to the end of the previous quarter. We do this because joining this early in the quarter means that you are in time to get the Anvil’s Ring for that quarter. No matter when you join, your first years dues will get you 4 copies of the Anvil’s Ring and 4 or 5 copies of the Hammer's Blow.
Renewing members will keep their prior expiration dates. Members are encouraged to pay their dues well before the expiration date at the end of the quarter. If however, your payment is so late that the renewal hasn't been processed by the 15th of the first month of the following quarter, you will not be on the mailing list for the next Anvil's Ring. Should this happen your new expiration date will be adjusted to the end of the new quarter. Consequently a renewal payment for a year will pay for 4 copies of the Anvil’s Ring and 4 or 5 copies of the Hammer's Blow.
A note on taxes:
Donations to ABANA are tax deductible as ABANA is registered with the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Normal dues would generally not be deductible although they might count as a business expense. Contributory memberships ($100 and up per year) can be deductible over the $55 normal dues amount. If you need a letter to document your donation, contact the Central Office.
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With your membership, you receive a subscription to both The Anvil's Ring and Hammer's Blow. The Anvil's Ring, devoted exclusively to the craft of blacksmithing, is the association's quarterly magazine which presents special feature articles on a broad range of topics such as architectural iron, decorative design, primitive artifacts, hand forged tools, historical references, advice to beginners, news of regional affiliate events and exhibitions. Reports on tool, equipment and supply sources, employment opportunities and formal blacksmithing instruction make The Anvil's Ring an excellent resource.
Hammer's Blow, also a quarterly publication, is a black and white magazine full of "how to" tips and techniques for professionals and beginners alike. The publication comes in a three-hole punch format and can be easily catalogued into a working notebook.
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The ABANA International Conferences are held biennially in the United States for ABANA members. Demonstrations, panel discussions and lectures feature experts in the field from North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dedicated to sharing knowledge of technical, aesthetic and business aspects of the craft for beginners to established professionals, the conference draws thousands of smiths from around the world.
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