The Master Carvers Association

The oldest association of wood and stonecarvers in the UK, the Master Carvers Association stands for the highest quality of work: professionally executed and delivered on time.

The MCA

The Master Carvers Association boasts a membership of over 40, about half being individual carvers and the rest employing a number of apprentices and trained crafts people.
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The MCA is affiliated with the Heritage Crafts Association

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Featured members

Master Carvers Association

Nigel Hilliard Ltd

Nigel Hilliard’s family have long been connected with wood carving, spanning a period of three centuries where knowledge…

Simon Keeley

Simon Keeley

Simon’s early inspiration for carving stone was Lincoln Cathedral, living & studying conservation & restoration in Lincoln.

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W Thomas Restorations Ltd

Formed in the mid-1920s, W Thomas has been a leading authority in 18th and early 19th century carved and giltwood furniture and decorations.

David Robinson Design

David Robinson Design

A designer, builder, furniture maker and sculptor for more than forty years, over the past decade David’s focus has increasingly turned towards figurative woodcarving as his principal medium.

Lucy Bunning

Lucy Bunning

A skilled wood carver and gilder with 25 years’ experience. Accomplished in ornamental carving and recreating missing carved ornament.

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Graham Heeley Studios Ltd

Sculptural and decorative objects, always at the highest level in the fine and decorative arts tradition, features and elements in …

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Master Carvers Association

Ben Harms

Master Carvers’ Association President 2008 – 2010, Ben Harms, speaking at the Listed Property Show 2010