Organizations

Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association Irish Artist Blacksmiths Association- The gateway to blacksmithing and forge-work in Ireland. Balcones Forge Balcones Forge- Central Texas blacksmiths. An affiliate of the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA). North Texas Blacksmiths Association North Texas Blacksmiths Association- Regional ABANA chapter. Includes newsletter, member and meeting information. Ponder, Texas. Vancouver Island Blacksmith's Association Vancouver Island Blacksmith's Association- A non-profit society formed for blacksmithing in British Columbia, Canada. Calendar of events, photo gallery, newsletter, and membership… Maritime Blacksmiths Association Maritime Blacksmiths Association- A volunteer, non-profit association to promote blacksmithing in the Maritimes. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Four States Iron Munchers Four States Iron Munchers- ABANA affiliate Texarkana area blacksmiths association. Includes meeting information, photos and newsletter. Gulf Coast Blacksmith Association Gulf Coast Blacksmith Association- ABANA affiliate serving Louisiana and Mississippi. Photo galleries, video library, online videos, member work samples, projects, tips and links. Pittsburgh Area Artist-Blacksmiths Association Pittsburgh Area Artist-Blacksmiths Association- Calendar of events, photo galleries, member profiles and a projects page Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association Western Reserve Artist Blacksmith Association- Ohio chapter of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. Includes a bulletin board and tips. Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil- Chapter of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America. Includes meetings, classes, and photo gallery. New England Blacksmith Association New England Blacksmith Association- Regional chapter of the ABANA. Includes upcoming events, photos and resources. NC ABANA NC ABANA- North Carolina Chapter of the Artists Blacksmiths Association of America. Includes information on classes, scholarships and member exhibits. Mississippi Forge Council Mississippi Forge Council- ABANA chapter. Includes a gallery, membership schedule and newsletters. Illinois Blacksmith Association (IVBA) Illinois Blacksmith Association (IVBA)- Focus on promoting architectural, artistic and practical blacksmithing, while preserving the past heritage of this craft. Includes a galler… Houston Area Blacksmith Association Houston Area Blacksmith Association- Offering a public listing of newsletter tips, items for sale. Offering online resources, meeting and sponsor information. The Guild of Metalsmiths The Guild of Metalsmiths- A nonprofit educational organization centered in Minneapolis/St.Paul Minnesota. Includes a forum, newsletter and publications, activities, and galleries. Capital District Blacksmiths Capital District Blacksmiths- Artists Blacksmiths Association serving the Albany NY area. Includes meeting information, tips and tools, and a calendar. British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA) British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA)- Focusing on craftsmanship and design among artist blacksmiths in Great Britain and abroad. Includes a newsletter, events, and educat… The Blacksmith's Guild The Blacksmith's Guild- Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland chapter of ABANA. Includes a newsletter, calendar, photos and scholarship information. The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA) 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 publicat… Appalachian Blacksmiths Association Appalachian Blacksmiths Association- Chapter location of ABANA, located in West Virginia. Includes supplies, calendar of events, and educational information. Rocky Mountain Lace Guild Rocky Mountain Lace Guild- An organization to promote appreciation and information about lace in all its forms. Lace makers demonstration skills at various events throughout the R… Newsgroup: The Social Shuttle Newsgroup: The Social Shuttle- A group of shuttle tatters are hosted by Roger (Freedman). Newsgroup: Needle Tatting Newsgroup: Needle Tatting- A group of needle tatters share tips, patterns and galleries. Newsgroup: ETatters Newsgroup: ETatters- This newsgroup consists of over 1000 tatters from around the world, and is the oldest continually operating tat newsgroup. They encourage and inspire each oth… Newsgroup: Tattingroundtheworld Newsgroup: Tattingroundtheworld- This tat newsgroup was begun in 2000. UK: Ring of Tatters UK: Ring of Tatters- With over a thousand members, this international organization supports the craft of tatting with workshops, demonstrations and competitions. Their newsletter … Newsgroup: S_NTATTERS Newsgroup: S_NTATTERS- This group of shuttle and needle tatters was formed in 2001 and now has over two hundred members. They regularly sponsor live chats and classes. SC: The Palmetto Tatters Guild SC: The Palmetto Tatters Guild- A tatting guild based in South Carolina shares photos from the SC State Fair, monthly meeting info and minutes, and a gallery of items tatted by it… MA: Northwoods Tatting Guild MA: Northwoods Tatting Guild- This guild meets in Bemidji, Minnesota. Site holds photos of their special shuttle crafted by Cris Hinton, and a Christmas tree decocated with Patti …