Make Your Own Alpaca Dryer Balls Workshop with Daniela
Make Your Own Alpaca Dryer Balls Workshop with Daniela
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 as they make wonderful gifts. Approx two hour workshop.
Start Time: 11 am (our address and directions will be emailed to you upon booking confirmation, so check your email for this.
Tickets
Secure your dates online for an adult or a child. Children must be over 12 years old and accompanied by a paying adult. Please do not bring your dog to our farm. Workshops are limited from 2-6 max so book in advance to secure your dates.
