{"product_id":"the-prairie-color-project-kit","title":"The Prairie Color Project Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA seed-to-felt creative engagement program for groups of 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prairie Color Project is a hands-on creative engagement kit that connects gardening, natural dyeing, sheep, wool, needle felting, storytelling, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for small groups of 4 participants, this multi-session project begins with painting and planting handmade seed paper to grow a dye garden. Over time, participants observe the plants, explore natural color, learn about wool, dye pre-mordanted wool with plant materials, and use that wool to create a finished needle felted artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is ideal for care centers, schools, libraries, intergenerational programs, community groups, homeschool families, and anyone looking for a meaningful hands-on project that can be enjoyed over several weeks or months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Project Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prairie Color Project is more than a craft kit. It encourages creativity, sensory engagement, memory sharing, fine motor activity, social connection, and intergenerational learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder adults may be reminded of gardens, farms, sheep, wool, handmade items, and traditional skills. Children and younger participants have the opportunity to hear those stories while creating something together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEach Kit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit is designed for 4 participants and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed paper pack with 12 paintable handmade dye garden shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D printed felting shape guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 wool felt coasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 ounces pre-mordanted carded wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 felting needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Foam felting cushions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw wool and washed wool samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted lesson booklet and handouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity Directors or Group Leaders Provide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden space, planter, or pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic gardening tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots for dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional grocery store dye materials if garden plants are not ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProject Sessions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included lesson booklet guides participants through the full seed-to-felt journey:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and plant seed paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare for and observe the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore sheep, wool, and farm memories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about natural color and plant use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with red cabbage color chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye wool with plant materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate felted wool art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrate and share stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach session is designed for approximately 45 minutes and may be completed as a full series or adapted into individual activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursing homes and assisted living communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools and homeschool groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSenior centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntergenerational programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity art programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies wanting a meaningful long-term project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed as a guided group project. The lesson booklet refers to specific materials included in the kit, including seed paper, pre-mordanted wool, wool coasters, felting needles, foam cushion, and felting shape guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult supervision is recommended when children are using felting needles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Creek Felting","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48451544187101,"sku":"BCFPROJ001","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/6720\/4829\/files\/Prairie-Color-Felting-Kit-Flat-Lay.png?v=1787837058","url":"https:\/\/bearcreekfelting.com\/products\/the-prairie-color-project-kit","provider":"Bear Creek Felting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}