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
Paul Ferguson
Paul employs a small group of highly skilled craftsmen offering a complete service in the fields of wood carving and gilding.
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…
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.
Nicholas Webb
Heritage Conservation, Saddlers Yard, Churchford Farm, Mill Hill, Capel-St-Mary, Sufolk. IP9 2LA. 01473 311264 07885 166440
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.
Videos
The Spirit of Letter Carving
An interview with Fergus Wessel
Ben Harms
Master Carvers’ Association President 2008 – 2010, Ben Harms, speaking at the Listed Property Show 2010
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.