The British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA) promotes artist blacksmithing in Britain and internationally. Membership is open to professional blacksmiths, amateurs and enthusiasts, with an overseas subscription giving access to its magazine. The association runs a directory through which the public can find a blacksmith by area, hosts member profiles, lists training courses and sells books through its BABA Books site. Members’ work spans gates, railings and staircases, public and garden sculpture, furniture, door furniture, hinges and light fittings. The association’s contact address is Anwick Forge in Lincolnshire, and its website is being rebuilt in phases.
Suitable for: architects and owners looking for a skilled blacksmith for new or restored ironwork, and smiths seeking a professional network.
Services: find-a-blacksmith directory; membership for professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts; magazine; member profiles; training course listings; books and educational resources; links to blacksmithing resources.
Location: Anwick, Sleaford, Lincolnshire; national.