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
Nina Bilby
I am an award-winning sculptor, teacher, and mentor and have been creating beautiful objects for over thirty years.
Martin Coward Stone carving
Martin Coward has 35 years of experience in stone carving, working at Cathedrals such as Gloucester and Chichester.
Paul Ferguson
Paul employs a small group of highly skilled craftsmen offering a complete service in the fields of wood carving and gilding.
Simon Smith
Simon has used his experience in design, modelling and carving for many varied commissions; from historic ornament and figurative…
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.
Agrell Architectural Carving
Specialists in design and high-end architectural hand carving in wood for religious, residential and commercial projects.
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
Ben Harms Music Stand
The Master Carvers’ Association Celebrates the Tercentenary of Chippendale’s Birth.