Julia Desch

Fibre Art based on own Wensleydale Longwools, producing all stages of  Fleece, Locks, Combed TOPS, Worsted Spun Yarns,Designer handknits, Semi-Felted Wall Hangings/Bed Runners  using natural and handdyed colours.  I hold Open Studio Days for small groups,  am passionate about heritage skill-sharing based on this unique wool fibre. Wensleydale Longwool is considered the finest Lustre longwool in the world. Now based in South West near Shaftesbury.

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Open to the public
Yes, by appointment only
Provides courses or training
Yes
Available for craft fairs
Available - please ask about pricing

Contact

Falcons Barkers hil, Semley
Shaftesbury
England
SP7 9BH
Julia Desch

About

Multi-faceted Artist working with own Wensleydale Rare Breed Fibre:Fibre Artist, Designs and creates Handknits, Felted Wallhangings. Director of  Lottery Funded Heritage Skills Project 2004 - 2005 - "Sheep to Shawl". Member of International Feltmakers Assoc., Artisan Producer (by invitation only), Member of Society of Designer Craftsmen, member PURE Arts Group.   Facebook Page: Julia Desch Artist and Poet. Instagram: JuliaDesch1121;  Linked In; Linktr-ee.

Mini craft gallery

Bedrunner in Pure Wensleydale