FABACon 2023: A Must for Blacksmiths of all Levels
The Florida Artist Blacksmith’s Association (FABA) has recently announced the return of Fabacon, their annual blacksmithing conference and expo. This year’s event will be held on October 20-22, 2023, at the Gainesville Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, Florida.
Fabacon is a great opportunity for blacksmiths of all levels to learn new skills, network with other smiths, and see the latest products and techniques. It’s also an opportunity to meet a bunch of crazy guys (and gals) with insane skills and creativity. The conference will feature a variety of workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits. There will also be a trade show where you can buy supplies and equipment.
Some of the workshops that will be offered at Fabacon 2023 include:
- Basic Blacksmithing
- Intermediate Blacksmithing
- Advanced Blacksmithing
- Bladesmithing
- Decorative Blacksmithing
- Lost Wax Casting
- Hammered Dulcimer Making
- Blacksmithing for Kids
In addition to the workshops, there will be a variety of demonstrations throughout the conference. These demonstrations will showcase the skills of some of the best blacksmiths in the country. You will see how to make everything from knives and swords to gates and furniture.
The trade show will be a great place to buy supplies and equipment for your blacksmithing hobby or business. You will find a wide variety of products from vendors from all over the country.
One of the highlights of Fabacon is the competition. This year, there will be competitions in forging, bladesmithing, and decorative blacksmithing.
If you are a blacksmith or you are interested in learning more about blacksmithing, Fabacon is the event for you. Register today and save your spot!
Visit the Fabacon website to learn more and register for the event.
Benefits of attending Fabacon:
- Learn new skills from some of the best blacksmiths in the country.
- Network with other smiths and share ideas.
- See the latest products and techniques in blacksmithing.
- Compete in the blacksmithing competition and win bragging rights for at least the next year.
- Take workshops and demonstrations on a variety of topics.
- Learn about the latest trends in blacksmithing.
- Meet other blacksmiths from all over the country.
- Get inspired by the work of other smiths.
Why the Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths is promoting Fabacon:
The Bearded Brotherhood of Blacksmiths is a group of blacksmiths who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with others. We believe that Fabacon is a great opportunity for blacksmiths of all levels to learn and grow. We are proud to be attending this event (with some of our own Teaching classes there) and we encourage all of our members to attend.
We hope to see you at Fabacon!