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
Conrad Lindley-Thompson
Conrad Lindley-Thompson carves and sculpts ornament, figures, and complex shapes for films, architects and interior designers.
Lucy Bunning
A skilled wood carver and gilder with 25 years’ experience. Accomplished in ornamental carving and recreating missing carved ornament.
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…
Tom Ball
Lead woodcarving tutor at City & Guilds London Art School.
Nick Roberson
Nick has worked on public commissions as well as historic buildings and carvings.
Paul Ferguson
Paul employs a small group of highly skilled craftsmen offering a complete service in the fields of wood carving and gilding.
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
The reinstating of The Kings Chamber Chandeliers, Kensington Palace
A project that enabled Ray Dudman ( W. Thomas Restorations Ltd. ) to share his knowledge, experience and expertise with many early career carvers.