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
Featured members
Matthew Pack
Over the last 20 years I have been working predominantly in the restoration of fine period giltwood furniture for the antique trade…
Julian Stanley
With a blend of skill and versatility, Julian Stanley produces a range of exquisite furniture, much of it inspired by Italian, French and English…
Nick Roberson
Nick has worked on public commissions as well as historic buildings and carvings.
Houghtons of York
Houghtons of York are a well established family run business with a wealth of experience specialising in high quality joinery and woodcarving.
Simon Smith
Simon has used his experience in design, modelling and carving for many varied commissions; from historic ornament and figurative…
Gillian Forbes
My studio sits on the edge of a wood in rural Perthshire and am constantly inspired by the natural elements around me.
Videos
Agrell Architectural Carving
Master Carver, Ian Agrell, discusses the philosophy behind Agrell Architectural Carving.
The Spirit of Letter Carving
An interview with Fergus Wessel
Ben Harms Music Stand
The Master Carvers’ Association Celebrates the Tercentenary of Chippendale’s Birth.