Fiber & Wool

Wet Felting.  Emily Graf uses felted wool and silk to create a variety of vibrant hats scarves and other creations 

To me, the art of wet felting is about enjoying the process and pushing the limits of the materials. I can become completely absorbed and entranced when sculpting my products, focused on what is right in front of me as well as the texture and smell of the wool. I love the fact that, using the same natural materials, I can create elegant wearable art or a durable solid wool rug. Thank you for taking the time to enjoy and learn about this traditional art.

Artist/ Small Business Owner   2006-present     

Shortly after discovering the art of traditional wet felting, I dove in head first and was soon working full time as a fiber artist.  The Sheepish Ewe business was born out of the combination of needing to continue my work as an artist and feeling quite shy about putting myself out there for critique.  

Co-Owner/Operator - Juneberry Studio and Marketplace 

(Madison, WI)  2014-2016

EDUCATION

Fifth Year Licensure Major – Parent Education   (GPA 4.0) May 2010

University of Minnesota, Duluth  (Duluth, MN)

BAS-Teaching Life Science  (GPA 3.9) May 2000 

University of Minnesota, Duluth  (Duluth, MN)

Bachelor of Arts - Biology Major (GPA 3.7) May 1995

Environmental Studies Concentration

St. Olaf College     (Northfield, MN)

AWARDS

Artist Recognition Award (2017) Midsummer Festival of the Arts

Festival Favorite (2017) Stone Arch Bridge Festival

First Place (2017) Riverside Arts Festival

Patrons Choice Award (2016) Midsummer Festival of the Arts

Award of Excellence (2016) Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts 

Best in Fiber (2015) Park Point Art Fair 

Clara Congdon Award For Fashion (2013) Glensheen Art Fair

Nomination:

Accessory Designer of the Year (2013) RAW Madison