Alice Wood

Alice Wood is a heritage toymaker, textile artist and illustrator. Little Toy Dogs are hand-made textile pieces, designed and sewn by Alice in her south London studio. Her work is inspired by her affection for dogs and combines her enjoyment of hand sewing and making with the problem-solving nature of pattern cutting. Using traditional toy-making processes Alice creates unique and characterful jointed dogs from beautiful mohair fabrics, which have been used to make classic Teddy Bears and toys for over 100 years. These tactile objects are intended to sit on a mantelpiece or bookcase as fun, appealing and playful décor for dog loving homes.

Alice grew up in Dorset and trained in pattern cutting before moving to London to study BA Illustration at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts followed by an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Before starting the Little Toy Dog Company she worked as an illustrator for many years. 

She is a Crafts Council registered maker, a member of the British Toymakers Guild, and the Heritage Crafts Association.