wool creations inspired by nature

Barbara Ann teaching a felting workshop
Felted bowl created by Alice Shupe
Alice Shupe teaching a felting class to children

Welcome! We’re Barbara Ann and Alice, co-founders of Sheep in a Tree.

We are two lifelong friends who have always loved creating together. Sheep in a Tree expresses our love of nature, wool fibers, artistic expression and play. Along with our handcrafted products for play and home, we offer a range of learning opportunities in our two home cities of Detroit and Raleigh. We look forward to inspiring your creative spirit!

Sheep In A Tree co-founders Barbara Ann Poelman and Alice Shupe

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This little three year old was given one of our playmats by her Gigi and I got to visit her and watch her play! One of my favorite things is seeing a child play independently with our playmats! She had some great stories going on! She’s a natur
So I’m dog sitting in Holland, Michigan for a friend @summerhousemichigan , a gorgeous B&B, and the owner said yes to me hosting a Wet Felted Vessel workshop for folks in the area. I got to meet some fun loving women! Hoping we can collabor