Join & Support

Join the Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain and be part of a community dedicated to preserving and celebrating this unique craft. Membership starts from just £30 a year and gives you access to discounts, opportunities, and support.

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Membership Types

  • Friend (non-craftsmen)

    £30
    Ideal for enthusiasts who want to support the craft. Friends receive the quarterly e-newsletter, invitations to member-only events, and discounts on both Association courses and public events. Your membership also helps sustain the work of our volunteer-led non-profit Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

  • Student / Apprentice

    £30
    This membership is designed for those in training. Enjoy discounts on Association courses, receive the quarterly e-newsletter and invitations to member-only events.
    Where possible, the Association also helps connect apprentices with masters.

  • International Friend

    £40
    For engraving enthusiasts based outside of the UK. International engravers will enjoy our quarterly e-newsletter, access to member-only events, and reduced rates on courses.

  • Professional

    £80
    Showcase your skills as a Professional member of the Association. You’ll be featured in our Members Directory to give your work greater visibility. Professional membership also includes the quarterly e-newsletter, invitations to member-only events, and discounts on all courses and workshops, as well as opportunities to exhibit and sell your work at Association exhibitions and events.

  • Workshop

    £150
    Give your whole team the benefits of membership. Up to five engravers in your workshop enjoy full member status with preferential rates on courses and workshops. Be featured in our Members Directory to gain further visibility. You’ll also receive the quarterly e-newsletter, invitations to member-only events, and the chance to exhibit and sell work at Association events.

  • Corporate

    £250
    Showcase your business as a leading supporter of hand engraving. Open to large workshops, manufacturers, and retailers. It includes sponsor recognition across all Association promotional material and a featured listing on our Supporters page with your company logo and link. Corporate members also receive the quarterly e-newsletter and invitations to exclusive events.

Corporate Supporter

Our supporters are at the heart of the Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain, helping to celebrate and promote the craft. Contributions come in many forms, such as funding apprentices, offering training, demonstrating at shows, volunteering behind the scenes and attending events. There are many ways you can get involved and support the future of hand engraving:

Corporate Supporter

Our Corporate Supporters are essential in safeguarding the future of hand engraving. With your support we can:

  • Raise awareness of the challenges facing the trade

  • Provide bursaries, awards and training opportunities for emerging engravers

  • Support apprentices with tools, materials and mentoring

  • Strengthen the community and advocate for hand engraving with government and key organisations

  • Showcase world-class British engraving and inspire young people to consider it as a career

How You Can Help

As a Corporate Supporter, you could:

  • Make a donation to the Association

  • Support an apprentice directly

  • Sponsor an event such as Training the Trainers or our annual away days

  • Fund a film or series promoting the craft

  • Contribute products, services or expertise

Become a Supporter

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