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Events

Alpaca Ranching Workshop: Proactive Care and Management

Stargazer Ranch 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

<td Experience the day-to-day on an alpaca ranch. Over 15 years of alpaca care and management experience. Daily, monthly and yearly proactive herd management. Learn about common treatments, dosage, administration and recordkeeping. 9:00 AM to 2 PM Saturday $25 per person or $40 per couple. Includes a set of recordkeeping system forms and file system. Call to register Credit Cards

$25.00

Open Barn

Stargazer Ranch 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

Day 1.... Meet the neighbors.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 alpaca ambassadors and learn more about these South American natives. Alpacas are inquisitive, intelligent and healthy enabling them to produce a natural luxury fiber

Free

Shearing Day #2

Alpaca Shearing Day #2 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

We will be shearing about 30 - 50 alpacas. Novice, rookie and experienced volunteers welcomed and very much appreciated. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Please let us know of your intentions to help. Thank you!

Free

Focus On Fiber! NEW CLASS!

Stargazer Ranch 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

Whats all the fuss about fiber! Alpaca fiber, sans the alpaca, is still alpaca fiber. That's because it's special! What makes it so special? Now, that they are shorn, what to do next? So many choices but determining what is best can be mind boggling and even somewhat paralyzing for the novice breeder. We will start with freshly shorn fleeces

Free

Alpaca Fleece Collection For The Alpaca Blanket Project

ABP at Stargazer Ranch 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

Ready To Ship To ABP It's that time of year for your alpacas to pay you back for all your time and money you have invested in their care and well being. The Alpaca Blanket Project is one of the most anticipated events each year in that was started as a grass roots effort to get alpaca fiber recognized as

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Alpaca EPD Video Clips

We will be posting short video clips of the major topics of the program. The following video covers the basics about the science of EPD's and how it makes it's offspring predictions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7jmrvK_6j8

NEEDLE FELTING CLASS

STARGAZER RANCH 3800 SAULCY CT, LOVELAND, CO

Be creative! We will be demonstrating a few simple methods to add personality and value to your fiber projects. RSVP $

Celebrating Spring – OPEN BARN

Stargazer Ranch 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

Join us for our first Open Barn of 2017! We’ll be open to the public from 10am to 4pm each day, there is no fee to attend the open barn. (Spinning and dyeing classes will also be held on 4/23 participation requires a paid registration. more information below.) Hands on demonstrations and talks for those looking to learn more about alpaca and

Free

Beginning Handspinning with Alpaca

Stargazer Ranch Alpacas 3800 Saulcy Ct , Loveland, CO, United States

      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

$30

Dyeing to Dye

Stargazer Ranch 3800 Saulcy Ct, Loveland, CO, United States

      This is  beginner to intermediate class on natural fiber dyeing. There will be instruction on dye types along with different  techniques to obtain unique results. Class fee includes sample yarns and roving. Additional fiber is available if you have a special project in mind. Some participants have found bringing a sample fabric or photo helps with achieving

$50.00