Julia was recently interviewed by Mad’in Europe, about the commitment to wool fibre and therapeutic benefits especially for children and adults with Special Needs.

Julia Desch is more than just a fibre artist and a textile designer and maker, she is part of a long tradition of creativity, craftsmanship, and care. Now 82, she comes from a family of artists and has been shaped by a lifelong love of natural textiles and wool. The connection to the natural world runs through all her work from hand-dyed and felted (not woven) wall hangings to sensory wheels and garments made with her own Wensleydale wool. For Julia, making isn’t just about art, it’s about comfort, connection, and wellbeing.

Read the full article via the link below.
https://www.madineurope.eu/en/julia-desch-wool-for-well-being/