New workshop for 2025 - Alpaca Dryer Balls
Come get your hands working with alpaca fleece at Little Valley Farm!
Join us for a relaxed two-hour workshop where you’ll meet and feed the alpacas, then head into our train shed to clean, card, and felt your very own set of three alpaca dryer balls—made from the fleece of our beautiful herd. It’s hands-on, satisfying, and a great way to learn the process from paddock to product. Perfect for eco-conscious homes - and your laundry will love you for it.
Why Alpaca Dryer Balls?
Because at Little Valley Farm, we believe everyday moments deserve a little luxury. Our dryer balls are handmade from the fleece of our own alpacas—gentle on your clothes, kind to the planet, and full of slow-living soul.
They reduce static, soften fabrics, and cut drying time—all without chemicals. It’s sustainable sophistication with every tumble.
What to expect
We’ll be working with hot and cold water, soap, and a lot of rolling—so get ready to give your hands a bit of a workout. You’ll start by shaping the fleece into a tight ball, wetting it with soapy hot water, then rolling, squeezing, and manipulating it until it begins to felt. It’s repetitive, a little meditative, and oddly addictive. Feel free to bring your own gloves if you like, but we’ll have spares here too.
On the Day
Leave with a set of three dryer balls plus some fleece to make more at home.
When
Dates and prices will be announced shortly via our shopcart, where you can book directly.
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See you soon in the Hunter Valley,
Daniela
Little Valley Farm
Daniela and the alpacas