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
Simon Smith
Simon has used his experience in design, modelling and carving for many varied commissions; from historic ornament and figurative…
Paul Wilson
After completing a traditional woodcarving and gilding apprenticeship with Griss & Butlers in Hertfordshire Paul Wilson set up his own workshop and studio in Norfolk.
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.
Nick Roberson
Nick has worked on public commissions as well as historic buildings and carvings.
Laurence J. W. Beckford
Laurence has worked at Hampton Court Palace during the restoration of the fire damaged Grinling Gibbons carvings…
Nigel Hilliard Ltd
Nigel Hilliard’s family have long been connected with wood carving, spanning a period of three centuries where knowledge…
Videos
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.
Ben Harms Music Stand
The Master Carvers’ Association Celebrates the Tercentenary of Chippendale’s Birth.
The Spirit of Letter Carving
An interview with Fergus Wessel