It is shaping up to be another awesome conference. They again have a first class lineup of demonstrators scheduled.
- Matt Jenkins
- Charles Carpenter
- Brendan Stevens
They are again be auctioning off the image of anvil with BAM member touch marks in memory to Tony Brooks. If you have not already added your touch mark to this item in the past, remember to bring your touch mark and and add it at this conference.
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 9am
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Friday, May 5, 2024 - 9am
Ashley Farnsworth II
call/text 573-201-3923
e-mail: farnsworthforge@gmail.com
Register here.
Join at Camp Summers for a day filled with forging fun!
Whether you're a seasoned blacksmith or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone interested in metalwork. Watch live demonstrations, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Bring your own tools or build some at the event - all skill levels are welcome!
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of blacksmithing.
There’ll be several anvils and forges available for use. Wesley Alberson (Blacksmith/Bladesmith) of Rougemont Forge in NC will be the guest speaker/demonstrator.
We’ll also have a forging contest, Iron-in-the-hat raffle, and an iron bloom smelting demonstration.
Then in the evening, we’ll be hanging out by the fire, enjoying some veteran camaraderie, and telling stories from our military days. It’s sure to be a fun event for everyone. (No alcohol please)
Cost is $10 (cash only) to offset food, forge fuel, and smelting supplies.
Thursday, May 3, 2024 - 12pm ET
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Friday, May 4, 2024 - 7pm ET
Free Admission.
Register here.
Main Demonstrators:
Tal Harris (Traditional Iron Work) & Roy Adams (Baroque Style Elements)
- Beginner Training Available!
- Family Program: Barbara's Baskets
- Other demonstartors Lineup -
Mark Aspery: Teaching Workshops
Jay Reploge: Knife Making
Jack Wheeler: Jack's Famous Tongs
Johny Woosley: Patina Processes
May 16 - 18, 2024
Thursday - Saturday
Details are being worked out and will be announced at a later date.
Questions?
Event Organiser Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/278629134499599
The first conference, where ABANA was officially born, was in Westville, Georgia in 1973.
Throughout most of ABANA’s history, there has been a national conference held in a new location every other year.
The first ever Iron to Art Festival was held in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 2021 celebrating the home office relocating to Johnstown.
Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, June 5th: Opening Ceremony in the Evening; Competition Teams will have access to select and cut their needed materials.
Thursday, June 6th: Demos, craft classes, forging competition sessions, vending, tailgating.
Friday, June 7th: Demos, craft classes, forging competition sessions, vending, tailgating, lecture.
Saturday, June 8th: Demos, craft classes, forging competition sessions, vending, tailgating, auction.
Sunday, June 9th: Morning tour of Center for Metal Arts.
People's Natural Gas Park,
90 John St, Johnstown,
15901, Pennsylvania
June 6 - 9, 2024
Thursday - Sunday
Register here
Questions?
Email: info@abana.org
More Details Coming SOON
July, 2024
TBD
More Details Coming SOON
September, 2024
TBD
Memorial tribute by George Dixon:
Judy Berger became known to the blacksmithing community while traveling to events with her van full of books. “Is Judy going to be there?” was a common question by blacksmiths. She brought something that truly mattered: Knowledge. At the end of the event, she was off to another.
October 11 - 13, 2024
Friday - Sunday
TBD
Questions?
Email: hammerin@bluemoonfarm.org
In partnershp with Alachua County, FL.
November 8-10, 2024
Registration will begin in mid-summer.
Questions?
Website: FABA
In this class, we will take two days to cover the basic operations of the Big BLU power hammer and press. We follow the BLU element forging curriculum. This will give hands-on experience with many elements that will build your skills in freeform forging as well as general power forging. Each morning, we will start at 8AM where you will work your way through the curriculum by forging elements on different machines with varying dies while observing the work of the instructor and other students. We break for lunch around noon. After lunch, the forge is open for you to practice the skills you have learned and explore the tooling we have available to you. The forge closes at 4:30PM.
Big BLU Hammer's Main Forge
3308 Frank Whisnant Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
Map
Hands on instruction: Pending
Open Forge: Pending
Open Forge: Pending
$185 per student
Limit 8 per class
Questions?
Contact us: (828)437-5348
