Carpenters' Craft Competition

The Carpenters’ Craft Competition is the only national competition open to students of carpentry, joinery and shop fitting. It gives outstanding students the chance to showcase their work and have it judged by leaders in the field.

With prizes of up to £500 available, the competition aims to encourage and reward highly motivated students who are prepared to go that extra mile to achieve the highest possible standards.

Skills for the 21st century

Before 1972, two individual competitions were held by the Carpenters' Company and the Institute of Carpenters. In 1955 the Carpenters' Company launched an annual Carpenters' Craft competition "to encourage excellence in practical craftsmanship". A challenging set piece was offered and efforts made to attract high-quality applications from craftsmen in Great Britain and Australia.

The competitions held by the Carpenters' Company and the Institute of Carpenters were combined to form a single annual competition in 1972, attracting high calibre entrants from all walks of life and from all parts of the country.

The Competition continues to build on this solid foundation, encouraging and promoting high standards of craftsmanship achieved by those starting out in their careers - and showcasing the skills which are increasingly valued and sought after in the 21st century. Competition judges with entrants' work

There are opportunities to take part at both a regional and national level, with students from over 200 colleges nationwide taking part.

The Carpenters' Company continues to be a major sponsor and supporter of the Competition. Winners are presented with their prizes at a ceremony held at Carpenters’ Hall.

Contact details

For more information please visit the Carpenters’ Craft Competition website or contact:

General Secretary, The Institute of Carpenters
Third Floor D, Carpenters' Hall
1 Throgmorton Avenue
London EC2N 2BY
Email: info@instituteofcarpenters.com
Tel: 020 7256 2700

Alternatively, you can write to:

Chris Higley
Carpenters Craft Competition Manager
35 The Birchwoods
Little Heath Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire RG31 5UH