Spin alpaca fleece into yarn Class 3 of 3

Lesson 2 - Dyeing the fibers  April 30, 2022 1:00- 4:00 Visit with the alpacas and learn to vacuum them. This method makes for a clean fleece after shearing. When we return to the Learning Studio we will be dyeing fibers. Oh what a fun day :)  

In this class you will learn: Introduction to Alpaca Ownership Information that you’ll need to get started Shelter for alpacas  How to keep your herd healthy Field and barn set up Feed Pasture nutrition Cost of alpacas Breeding practices Birthing

BEGINNING KNITTING CLASS & WORKSHOP $20.00 Knit Alpaca Yarn Learn to be  knit and purl Cast on and bind off

PROCESSING 104 – SPIN ALPACA FIBERS $70.00 Three lesson May 5, May 19, May 26 includes in one price. Spin alpaca fleece into yarn

COOKIE CUTTER NEEDLE FELT ORNAMENTS $20.00       Registration is now open It’s fun to needle felt. Bring a friend. Make a new design each time. Pick your date. Come often. Instructor: Julie Alpaca Learning Studio at Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch  590 Basehoar Rd. Littlestown, PA 17340

Lesson 3 - the journey continues In this lesson we will learn what these words mean and how to use tools to make them. Tease, woolen, worsted, skirting, locks, carders, combs, drum carding hands on with demonstrations, rolags, roving and batts

Lesson 4 Part 1, May 14th,2022 @ 1-4 *On our visit to the alpacas, – body score *Use rolags to spin yarn Shearing Day is May 15, 2022 Journey Class Students are invited to volunteer with the process of shearing the alpacas. If students from the Journey class choose to come volunteer with SD then... Read more »

Shearing day is harvest day at the alpaca ranch. All the alpacas get their hair cut. We collect their fleece to supply the shop. You are invited to watch, take pictures  and ask questions.