Organizations (Metal Craft)

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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 publications, the Anvil's Ring and the Hammer's Blow, provide inspiration and technical information for 4,500 members. (Organizations) http://www.ABANA.org/ The Guild of Metalsmiths The Guild of Metalsmiths: A non-profit grganization educating its members and the community at large about metalworking in general and blacksmithing in particular. This includes all forms of metalsmithing from traditional blacksmithing to contemporary art forms. (Organizations) http://www.metalsmith.org/ British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA) British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA): BABA exists to promote the highest standards of craftmanship and design among Artist Blacksmiths in Great Britain and abroad. With a membership largely composed of professional craftspeople, the association is nonetheless open to anyone who supports the (Organizations) http://www.baba.org.uk/ Alabama Forge Council Alabama Forge Council: A Chapter of ABANA to promote the art of blacksmithing. Techniques, upcoming events, member gallery, and contacts. (Organizations) http://afc.abana-chapter.com/ Florida Society of Goldsmiths Florida Society of Goldsmiths: An organization for active metalsmiths, with five chapters within the state of Florida and many at-large members, created to aid and support other metalsmiths through meetings, publicity, workshops, and exhibitions. (Organizations) http://www.fsg4u.com Maille Artisans International League Maille Artisans International League: Dedicated to the art and industry of chainmail. Offers instructions, weaves, patterns, a gallery, rated links and chat groups. (Organizations) http://www.mailleartisans.org/