GLEN ALLEN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands, Fiber and Baby Goats: Felting Workshop at Pactamere Farm
A 2.5-hour, hands-on series of wet- and needle-felting classes in Glen Allen where you work with alpaca fiber and goat’s-milk soap while baby goats roam nearby.
Hands, Fiber and Baby Goats: Felting Workshop at Pactamere Farm.
Set on a working farm in Glen Allen, the Felting Workshop at Pactamere Farm invites makers into a tactile world of fleece, warm soapy water and patient needle jabs. Across focused 2.5-hour sessions you’ll learn wet-felting and needle-felting techniques—wrapping alpaca fleece around goat’s‑milk soap, sculpting plush figures, or building a pair of custom mittens—while baby goats provide casual, therapeutic company and creative provocation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wet‑felted Goat’s‑Milk Soap
Learn the combined wet‑ and needle‑felting techniques that bind luxurious alpaca fleece around handmade goat’s‑milk soap to make a functional, non‑slippery soap bar that doubles as a washcloth.
Needle‑felted Dolls and Plush
Master needle felting: building a core shape, wrapping roving and repeatedly compacting fiber with a barbed needle to form two‑ and three‑dimensional decorations and toys.
Cozy, Custom Wet‑Felted Mittens
Work step‑by‑step from pattern and fiber preparation through wet felting, shaping and finishing to produce a warm pair of mittens—no knitting required—using alpaca and other natural fibers.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The workshop is a deliberate, hands‑on rhythm: short demonstrations and coaching from an experienced instructor followed by focused studio time. Expect close instruction on basic and intermediate techniques, time to experiment with color and texture, and the easy interruption of curious goat kids that make the work feel less like a class and more like a communal craft afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this workshop
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each class runs approximately 2.5 hours.
Hands‑on wet felting (using warm soapy water and agitation) and needle felting with alpaca and wool fibers; projects include goat’s‑milk soap wrapping, needle‑felted dolls and wet‑felted mittens.
Work uses natural fibers—notably alpaca fleece from the farm herd—and goat’s‑milk soap as primary materials.
Workshops are run by Goat Yoga RVA at Pactamere Farm in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The session lasts about 2.5 hours.
Do I need prior felting experience?
No—whether you're new to wet felting or looking to expand your skills, the class is suitable for all skill levels.
Will there be animals in the workshop?
Yes—baby goats accompany the class and provide casual, therapeutic interaction during the session.
What projects will I make?
Typical projects include wet‑felted goat’s‑milk soap bars, needle‑felted dolls or plush pieces, and wet‑felted mittens.
What materials are used?
Work uses alpaca and other natural fibers and goat’s‑milk soap; wet felting involves warm soapy water and agitation to bind fibers.