Since 1978, BABA has developed and promoted the work of the modern artist blacksmith. BABA has united thousands of professional and amateur smiths (and interested others) across Britain and the rest of the world in a spirit of friendship and collaboration, to learn about, enjoy and advance the extraordinary craft of creative blacksmithing.
“I love iron. It is the stuff of which the frame of the earth is made, and you can make it say anything you will. It eloquently responds to the hand, at the bidding of the
imagination.”
— Samuel Yellin 1885–1940 (American Master Blacksmith)
Membership
What we offer
- Artist Blacksmith Magazine
- Monthly Newsletter
- Public member profile listing
- Preferential rates for BABA events
- Discounts on insurance and gas
Member Map
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Our members come from around the globe. Most are professionals, but there are many students, amateurs, organisations and supporters contributing to the overall vitality.
