Who are we?
About BABA and how to contact us
As a result of the vision of a handful of pioneers, and with some inspiration from abroad, the British Artist Blacksmiths Association was created in 1978, with 30 charter members.
The organisation now numbers some 600 full members, with other overseas subscribers receiving our Magazine by subscription only. Our members come from around the globe. Most are professionals, but there are many students, amateurs, organisations and supporters contributing to the overall vitality. BABA is the collected and distilled essence of what makes blacksmiths similar to each other and different from those whose principle interests lie elsewhere. BABA is not exclusive and does not vet membership. In fact, the chief aim of the group is to share the knowledge, experience and fellowship we feel is necessary to maintain and forward the art.
To this end, we:
Organise forge-ins and hold an annual conference
Hold masterclasses
Publish for members a magazine (usually 4 issues per annum) and monthly newsletter
Maintain this website.
Offer a competitive insurance scheme
Offer an extensive list of books for sale on ironwork and related subjects.
Organise gallery exhibitions
Organise the production of large public sculptures in which the talents of as many members as possible are showcased
We welcome your membership should you decide to join us.
You can also subscribe to our magazine without becoming a member, but only if you reside outside the United Kingdom
Contacting Us
For all general enquiries please contact our Secretary via the main BABA contact email on this site.
Please contact our Website Administrator with new items, errors and omissions, or comments.
You may contact specific Council members using the main contact email on this site (your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person) or the phone numbers below.
The BABA Council 2019-2020
Chairman
Luke McCullagh
07972 601803
Vice Chair
Shona Johnson
01313 332598
Secretary
Ned Willett (BABA Clobber)
07476 065545
Treasurer
Tony Ingarfield (Advertising Manager)
07780 668031
Ordinary Members:
Adrian Legge - 01885 482572
Charles Kendall - 01455 283490 (Membership Secretary)
Fred Suffield - 01526 830303
Julian Coode - 07708 498664
Matt Snape - 07534909911 (Chair of Future Fuels Subcommittee)
Steve Rook -
Co-opted Members:
Henry Pomfret - 01885 488283 ('Artist Blacksmith' Editor)
Norman Brammer - 07921 021448 (BABA Newsletter Editor)
David Tucker - 01332 863240 (Tips & Tricks)
Lucille Scott - 07880 724699 (Welcome page & BABA books)
Volunteer Members:
David Cooper
Jake Cooper
Lee Valentine
William Holland
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