Under the motto ‘From Farm to Fabric to Fashion’ – I create high-end, one-of-a-kind hand-felted fashion accessories, including shawls, wraps, vests, and hats. Crafted from fine merino wool, silk, and locally sourced wool from rare sheep breeds such as Gotland and Cotswold, my work embraces sustainability by prioritizing natural fibres over synthetics.
With over 20 years on Salt Spring Island, my studio and gallery serve as a space for both creation and education. Through hands-on workshops and outreach, I raise awareness of wool’s ecological benefits and its role in a more sustainable textile future. Expanding into felting with raw fleece, I also design unique wearables and interior pieces that highlight the beauty of regional fibres. I welcome collaborations with farms interested in transforming their wool into eco-fleeces through hands-on felting experiences.
Ulrieke Benner
Ulrieke Benner – Art You Wear in Felt & Silk
www.ulriekebenner.com
(250) 537-1723
ulriekebenner@gmail.com
127 Rainbow Rd
Salt Spring Island, BC
last updated: February 2025
