The Girl Scouts earned a "Yarn and Fabric Arts" Badge by learning about Alpacas and participating in a wet felting workshop with the Alpaca Fleece.
April 25th - Troop 493
Their Farm Tour consisted of a walk to the barn to learn about the living quarters and what’s required to raise alpacas.They learned about the Alpacas, how Alpaca fleece is processed, and the import of Alpacas to the USA.
The girls participated in a fiber workshop where they were taught how to do a Wet Felting project.They each made 3 or 4 felted beads from shorn Alpaca Fleece.Kool-Aid was used to dye selected beads.The beads were threaded together to make the ring, bracelet or necklace.
The Girl Scouts took the Wet Felted jewelry they made and some informational handouts home.
An educational and fun time was had by ALL!!!
Our visit to the barn.
The Girl Scouts showing off the rings, bracelet, and necklaces they made during their wet felting workshop.
