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Twis - Handmade in Yorkshire; accessories, hangings, gifts and greetings cards

Name: Lucy Antwis
Company / Business Name: Twis / Twis - Handmade in Yorkshire; accessories, hangings, gifts and greetings cards
Website: www.ltwis.co.uk
Email: mail@ltwis.co.uk
Telephone: 01904 337929
Mobile: 07767366202
Categories: Textile

About the Company / Business

I am Lucy Antwis, a textile designer and artist from York. I LOVE felt and I am the creator behind my label 'Twis'. I make accessories, hangings, gifts and greetings cards. All made by hand.

 After graduating in 2004 from York St John University I worked for an independent gallery. It was here that I trained as a craft worker. In the three years I worked there I went on to make bespoke light shades for Liberty and other galleries across the country.

From 2005 I also worked at York St John University. It was here that my love for textiles really flourished. I realised what I really wanted to do with my life. I craved more than ever to be a self employed designer, selling my own designs.

I am currently on the Princes Trust business enterprise program and have a great support network. It is invaluable to what I do and I commend the volunteers for their time dedicated to helping young people wanting to set up in business. 

I grew up in Robin Hoods Bay and regulary go back for inspiration but for now I  work full time in my studio in York, selling on private commission, at craft fairs and in galleries in Yorkshire. I believe the purpose of what I do and certainly what I want, is to make people feel good about themselves. I always wanted my work to be a bit different and make all my pieces with care. Everything is made to cherish and to inspire.

For more news follow my blog here www.wordsinwool.blogspot.com