Summer 2019 Open Barn

We’ll be holding an “Open Barn” from 10am to 4pm each day.

Public is invited. Seminars for those looking to learn more about alpacas. Come…..hang out, enjoy. Event is Free.

Meet our new spring crias and learn more about these South American natives. Alpacas are inquisitive, intelligent and healthy enabling them to produce a natural luxury fiber year after year.

Interested in learning about alpacas? Plan on sitting in on our Alpaca 101 class held each day at about 1:00 pm.

An “Open Barn” is just like an “Open House” except it is held in the barn. Entertainment is provided by the alpacas. Hosts will answer questions and assist with animal interactions if needed. No RSVP is needed. It is Free. Some areas are relatively accessible to wheelchairs.

Spinning and weaving demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the weekend. Feel the luxurious softness of the elite “Royal Grade” quality alpaca and learn about the new markets emerging from this exciting development.

CLASS

1 pm class “Alpacas 101” (Both Days)
Everybody has to start somewhere.

Many hands on fiber activities; Carding, Spinning and Weaving demonstrations will be ongoing both days.

Beginning Handspinning with Alpaca

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10:00 am “Beginning spinning with Alpaca” Try your hand at handspinning alpaca fiber.  We will talk about fiber preparation, methods of handspinning (dropspindle, wheel, electric spinner) and try each one.  Materials are included and you will leave with your very own drop spindle and fiber to spin.  No experience necessary, ages 12 and older please.  $30 per person materials fee,  RSVP to casaread@me.com