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
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…
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.
Simon Smith
Simon has used his experience in design, modelling and carving for many varied commissions; from historic ornament and figurative…
Fergus Wessel
Fergus Wessel is one of the country’s leading letter cutters. He runs Stoneletters, a creative stone carving studio based near Oxford.
Chris Pye
A well-respected woodcarving teacher, Chris Pye has been running classes in traditional woodcarving in England, USA and Canada for many years.
Hugh Wedderburn
Hugh carves mainly in wood, though also enjoys stone and marble, working in period styles and designs of his own contrivance.
Videos
Agrell Architectural Carving
Master Carver, Ian Agrell, discusses the philosophy behind Agrell Architectural Carving.
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.
The Spirit of Letter Carving
An interview with Fergus Wessel