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.
Membership Types
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Professional
£90 per annum
Established, practising hand engravers.
Quarterly digital newsletter
Invitations to talks, lectures, and member events
Professional Members Directory listing with up to 6 images, bio, and contact details
Eligibility to exhibit and sell work through Association exhibitions and events
10% discount on courses and workshops
Invitations to professional-only events
Opportunity to participate in planning exhibitions and Association activities
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Professional Workshop
£250 per annum
Small to mid-sized engraving workshops (up to 5 engravers).
Quarterly digital newsletter
Full professional membership for up to five named engravers
Featured Workshop listing in the Members Directory
Preferential rates on training and CPD for the whole team
Eligibility to exhibit and sell work through Association exhibitions and events
Invitations to member-only and professional events
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Graduate/Early Career
£70 per annum
Eligibility: Emerging engravers not yet fully established professionally, within 3 years of completing formal training or apprenticeship.
Quarterly digital newsletter
Invitations to talks, lectures, and member events
Graduate listing in the Members Directory
Opportunities to submit work for selection to Association exhibitions and events
10% discount on courses and workshops
Peer networking and professional development opportunities
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Allied Trades
£50 per annum
Professionals in related trades who have an interest in engraving.
Quarterly digital newsletter
Invitations to talks, lectures, and member events
Opportunities to submit work for selection to Association exhibitions and events
10% discount on courses and workshops
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Student / Apprentice
£30 per annum
Eligibility: Students and apprentices currently training in hand engraving with active student ID/employer letter.
Introduction to the Association and its professional members
Quarterly digital newsletter
Invitations to talks, lectures, and member events
15% discount on courses
Where possible access to mentorship signposting and apprenticeship connections
Eligibility to apply for student bursaries, prizes, or grants (where offered)
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Friend (non-craftsperson)
£40 per annum
Collectors, enthusiasts, historians, and supporters of hand engraving.
Quarterly digital newsletter
Invitations to talks, lectures, and member events
10% discount on courses and workshops
Sponsorship and Patronage
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 Sponsor
£400 per annum
Manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and major supporters. (up to 8 linked individual members)
Prominent sponsor recognition across Association materials
Featured Supporter profile with logo and link
Invitations to special events
Opportunities to support prizes, bursaries, or exhibitions
Quarterly digital newsletter and tailored communications
Public alignment with heritage craft preservation
Patronage
£1500 -£3000 per annum
Option to act as a project patron and be as involved or not in project concept/development.
HEA Patron Engagement Scheme (please enquire via the button below for more details)