Silkie's Farm

Felting with Farren - Jammin' Jellyfish
2026-06-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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We will be using a variety of fibers to create this jellyfish. We will begin with the wet felting process, take a short break, and resume with needle felting and adding the tentacles. Please feel free to pack a snack and BYOB for the break time. This jellyfish makes a great gift for someone with a shore house or has a love for sea creatures.

Instructor: Farren MaillieI am a fiber artist specializing in all things squishy and wool. I am passionate about sustainable art and love creating nature inspired pieces with materials collected from our bountiful world. You are likely to find me in the forest looking for inspiration, fairy doors and gnomes. I’m so excited to share this unique art form with you.

Needle felting is a process that sculpts wool into any shape you imagine. Wool fibers are covered with scales. When you agitate the fibers, the scales lock together and thus, the felting occurs. In needle felting we use special barbed needles that lock the scales of the fiber together. What this looks like in real time, is stabbing fluffy colorful wool over and over with sharp needles. Wet felting uses that same ‘shock’ factor to agitate the fibers into a smooth piece.

Classes are held in the comfort of our converted double bay garage. It is on the street level and equipped with a powder room. If the class is full we may ask you to park at the bottom of the driveway and walk up the short distance past the alpaca fields. We have a farm shop on the property that you are also welcome to visit. Feel free to BYOB or snacks. Pictures and fun are encouraged!

Paca Yoga
2026-06-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-27 09:30 - 10:30
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Paca Yoga, led by Certified Yoga Instructor Amanda Olson of Dragonfly Yoga & Fitness in Pottstown is being offered in a serene outdoor setting among some of the gentlest livestock you will ever meet with nose to nose.

She will lead us in a series of postures, movement, breathing and a brief seated meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat, a towel to place under your mat, water, and possibly bug spray or sunscreen if you need it. We will have some tree cover. The alpacas are happy grazing around us and will not jump on you or bite. They may hum or check you out from a short distance. After the class, feel free to stick around for a few minutes to give them hand treats and get to know them better. Definitely snap some keepsake photos and stop into our farm shop to see what is made from alpaca.

If possible, please arrive 10 – 15 minutes early to get parked, settled and ready for class to start at 9:30. Parking is to the LEFT at the bottom of the driveway in front of the main pasture. There is a powder room on site.

We’re excited for your visit and hope you’ll leave with a great experience. If weather becomes an issue we will contact you in advance.

Barn to Yarn Summer Camp Experience - Session 1
2026-06-22 09:00 - 13:00
Session 1

This 4 day summer camp experience is geared toward animal and fiber craft lovers alike. No prior experience is necessary. Every day we spend some time with and learn more about alpacas, llamas, a tortoise and chickens. We learn how to use different fibers in crafts and develop skills like spinning, weaving and needle felting. Led by Silkie’s Farm Owner, Marcia and Fiber Artist Farren, this is a popular and unique experience for young enthusiasts.

Barn to Yarn Summer Camp Experience - Session 2
2026-07-13 09:00 - 13:00
Session 2

This 4 day summer camp experience is geared toward animal and fiber craft lovers alike. No prior experience is necessary. Every day we spend some time with and learn more about alpacas, llamas, a tortoise and chickens. We learn how to use different fibers in crafts and develop skills like spinning, weaving and needle felting. Led by Silkie’s Farm Owner, Marcia and Fiber Artist Farren, this is a popular and unique experience for young enthusiasts.
