Resources

Join Vancouver Island Blacksmiths Association online: 

• Our Youtube Channel
• Our account on Instagram
• VIBA Publications (2007-2017)

ABANA AND AFFILIATES SITES

• Artist Blacksmith Association of North America (ABANA)
• ABANA Publications
• Ontario Artist Blacksmith Association (OABA)
• OABA Publications
• Saskatchewan Blacksmiths Association - The Rivet & Bit Dec.2024
• Pittsburgh Area Artist Blacksmiths Association
• The Clinker Breaker - Florida Artist Blacksmith Association

EDUCATIONAL SITES

• Kwantlen University College - Farrier Training Program
• Youtube - Essential Craftsman
• Youtube - Black Bear Forge
• Youtube - Joey van der Steeg - TechnicusJoe - Provides amusing and instructional videos.

NON-PROFIT SITES

• British Artist Blacksmiths Association (BABA)
• CanIron XI

FORUMS

• AnvilFire.com
• I Forge Iron

IN THE NEWS

Blacksmith non-profit group on Vancouver Island builds on legacy of historic trade - Victoria News