General Information

The ARTIST BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION SOUTH AUSTRALIA (ABASA) was formed in 2008 to provide support, to further training, to share skills and provide communication and networking opportunities for our members and interstate colleagues.
ABASA currently has over 50 members ranging from beginners to very experienced blacksmiths. We welcome anyone interested in the craft of blacksmithing, who is interested in practicing, learning and sharing the knowledge of blacksmithing, in all its forms. ABASA has attended the Gawler Show for the past 4 years performing demonstrations for the public.
This year we are introducing competitions for all members and affiliated blacksmiths covering all standards of the trade. Performing these competitions will add an exciting and interesting challenge for both competitors and audiences.
Competitions held will comprise of:

STATIC – Make at home piece, Horticultural Theme
LIVE FORGING- Beginner/Intermediate, Forge bottle opener of choice Time: 1 Hr
OPEN TO ALL – Forge a pair of door handles of choice – Time: 1 Hr
OPEN TO ALL- 30 Minute Challenge – Any saleable item of choice – Time: 30 Mins
CAPTAIN / FIRST MATE PAIR CHALLENGE- Make an item of choice – Time: 1 Hr

For more information please visit www.artistblacksmithsa.org.au or contact Doug Carruthers on 0409 719 420 or email secretary@artistblacksmithsa.org.au