About BABA and how to contact us
As a result of the vision of a handful of pioneers and with some inspiration from abroad, the British Artist Blacksmiths Association was created in 1978, with 30 charter members.
The organisation now numbers some 600 full members, with a further 34 receiving the Magazine by subscription only. Our members come from around the globe. Most are professionals, but there are many students, amateurs, organisations and supporters contributing to the overall vitality. BABA is the collected and distilled essence of what makes blacksmiths similar to each other and different from those whose principle interests lie elsewhere. BABA is not exclusive and does not vet membership. In fact, the chief aim of the group is to share the knowledge, experience and fellowship we feel is necessary to maintain and forward the art.
To this end, we:
- Organise forge-ins and hold an annual conference.
- Hold master classes.
- Publish for members a quarterly magazine and monthly newsletter
- Maintain this website.
- Offer a competitive insurance scheme.
- Offer an extensive list of books for sale on ironwork and related subjects.
- Organise gallery exhibits.
- Organise the production of large public sculptures in which the talents of as many members as possible are showcased
We welcome your membership should you decide to join us.
You can also subscribe to our magazine without becoming a member, but only if you reside outside of the United Kingdom
Contacting us
For all general enquiries please contact our Secretary
Please contact our Website Administrator with new items, errors and omissions, or comments.
You may contact specific council members using the links or phone numbers below
The BABA Council, 2011/2012
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Chairman
Bill Cordaroy
01692 650724
email
Vice Chair
Steve Rook
01923 251660
email
Secretary
Tim Mackereth
work/fax 01526 830303
home 01526 834672
email
Treasurer
Elspeth Bennie
home 01360 440830
work 01360 440927
email
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Ordinary Members:
Nigel Barnett - Health and Safety
01328 700656
email
Matthew Snape
07813 638847
email
Steve Rook
01923 251660
email
Alan Perry
01545 580806
email
David Frazier
01413 395320
email
Olly Boyett
07956 143316
email
George Mackilligin
07974 446078
email
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Co-opted Members:
Proctor Taylor - 'Artist Blacksmith' Editor
01435 830489
email
David Frazier - Website manager
01413 395320
email
Vincent Jack - Equipment
01483 235244
email
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In addition to the elected and co-opted Council
Members listed above, the following people carry
out essential duties for BABA:
Robert Smith - Newsletter and Events
01243 576107
email
Stephen and Susan Lunn - Books and Regalia
01545 580806
email
Maggie Price - Membership Secretary
01545 580806
email
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