Welcome to the North Carolina Artist Blacksmiths Association
NCABANA is a non-profit organization of volunteer blacksmiths, united in a common goal: the continued preservation of our craft through education, communication, demonstration, and fellowship. Our mission is rooted in the empowerment of all blacksmiths, regardless of skill level, in pursuing the highest standards of craftsmanship possible.
Mark your calendars for our 2nd quarter meeting hosted by the Sandhills Blacksmith Guild!
Meeting will be held at the Carthage Forge
Saturday, June 28th starting at 9AM
Paul Spainhour will be demonstrating.
211 Martin Street
Carthage NC 28327
3rd Quarter Meeting will be 8/16/25
hosted by the Triad Area Blacksmiths at the Carolina Classic Fairgrounds
(Blacksmith Supply will be there)
4th Quarter meeting 12/6/25
In the Raleigh area TBD
This family friendly event will feature live blacksmithing demonstrations, "Iron in the Hat" raffles, incredible food, tailgate sales, and networking; we encourage you to attend! Non-Members are welcome!
Join NCABANA
Become a Member of NCABANA
What are the benefits of joining?
Are you interested in learning more about the craft or getting involved in the community? As a member of NCABANA, you’ll enjoy a wide array of perks:
- Quarterly Meetings: blacksmith gatherings held throughout North Carolina that feature live demonstrations from skilled blacksmiths, raffles, tailgate sales, and networking
- “Hot Iron Sparkle” Quarterly Newsletters:access to exclusive blacksmithing content with a variety of projects, technical information, community updates, classifieds, and more
- Regional Blacksmithing Groups:Monthly/Quarterly meetings with access to experienced blacksmiths, open forging sessions and/or guided projects.
- W. Dean Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund: 1K Tuition assistance further promotes the support for members wanting to pursue additional education and advancement of skill sets
- NCABANA Library: Full access to various hardcopy books and videos with a specific focus on blacksmithing techniques
- Community: Members of NCABANA forge lasting relationships with fellow smiths in and all-around North Carolina. Be a part of our family, today
