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Workshops are listed in order of start date. Click on the instructors name to learn more about them.Day on the Alpaca Farm *Deadline Passed*
Instructed by: Keith Bancroft/LeAnna Franklin
August 30, 2008 (Sat) - 10 am - 3 pm
Class Fee: $0.00
Join the fun and activities at the Tenth Annual Day on the Alpaca Farm held at KeLe Alpacas, E1870 Pine Grove Road, Kewaunee. The Day on the Alpaca Farm is a fundraiser for the Violence Intervention Project that provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Kewaunee County. Admission is free. Donations to the Violence Intervention Project (VIP) are requested and greatly appreciated. Day on the Alpaca Farm is a family event with the focus on learning about alpacas while enjoying live music, storytelling, face painting, spinning, weaving, felting, and food. You can spend the day walking alpacas, learning about them, meeting and talking with area breeders and shopping for that special alpaca item. Live music will be provided throughout the day by Home Brew and Jay Stage'r. An exciting addition this year will be Artbeet's First Annual Art and Fine Crafts Show. Artbeet, like VIP, is a non-profit organization benefiting Kewaunee County. There will be a great variety of art, fine crafts and artist demonstrations that will make the day more fun than ever. The silent auction will be an opportunity to make a good buy on items donated by the artists. KeLe Alpacas is located approximately 20 miles east of Green Bay, 2 miles south of Highway 29. Due to construction, go one mile east of Co. AB and take Sleepy Hollow Road south 2 miles to Pine Grove Road. Watch for signs.
Alpaca Farm Days *Deadline Passed*
Instructed by: Keith Bancroft/LeAnna Franklin
September 27, 2008 (Sat) - 10 am - 3 pm
September 28, 2008 (Sun) - 10 am - 3 pm
Class Fee: $0.00
A day to learn about alpacas and what it's like to be an alpaca breeder. Tours throughout the day of the barn and the spinning/weaving studio. See how the fiber is processed from animal to woven fabric. Try your hand at walking an alpaca, spinning their fiber, and felting their fiber on purpose. There should be 10 cria on the ground, so plan to spend some time watching their antics in the field. If you're thinking of raising alpacas, we have some great beginner packages for you. Come and enjoy some time on the Alpaca Farm!
NEWAlpaca Basics Clinic *Deadline Passed*
Instructed by: Keith Bancroft/LeAnna Franklin & Kevin Stoer/Wade Gease
October 11, 2008 (Sat) - 8 am - 6 pm
Class Fee: $100.00
Learn first hand about the wonderful world of raising alpacas for fun and profit. This clinic will take you to two private alpaca farms representing nearly 120 alpacas. Get advice and have questions answered by an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge and the successful owners and breeders of these two farms. Experience first hand what it is like to interact with these gentle and captivating animals. You will learn about basic alpaca health, tax advantages, farm set ups, husbandry and why their fiber is so special! Meals and handouts are included. Car pooling is available between farms. Space is limited and can only be offered on a first come basis.
Meet the Artist Open House
Instructed by: LeAnna Franklin and Amanda Davie
November 23, 2008 (Sun) - 2 pm - 5 pm
Class Fee: $0.00
The Holiday Sale begins with a Meet the Artist Wine and Cheese Open House on Sunday, November 23rd from 2 pm -5 pm. Many of the artists will be available for shoppers to meet and share the inspiration behind their art. Music will be provided by Poor Man’s Labour. Wine will be provided by Parallel 44, a vineyard and winery located 1.5 miles from KeLe Alpacas. Artists involved in this year’s sale include: Barb Baer, Diane Bartels, Doris Bezio, Suzi Bichsel, Pat Bishop, Crafty Fox, Katina Daanen Vainisi, Suzann Daming, Amanda Davie, Susan Davis, Sandy DeMaster, Rosie Dittmann, Maryel DuBois, Sher Elkin, Mary Sue and Dick Fenner, Pat Filzen, Marcy Frayseth, Joyce Fritz, Jean Gille, Kathy Halverson, Deb Hart, Karin Hoffmann Hoagland, Jodie Kacer, Ann Knipfer, Chris Kozicke, Jim Kreiter, Jerry Krejcha, Debbie Langer, Jody Larson, Kim Lyon, Robin Macco, Gail and Tom Mandli, Betty Melichar, Rosemary Jordan Nelson, Yehudit Newman, Amy Olson, Keith Orcutt, Genevieve Ortega, Ann Perrizo, Heather Peterman, Theresa Petermann, Sue Pieper, Emily Rabideau, Jeanne Dimick Rego, Ann Reiser, Judy Ribbens, Tracey Schuh, Julia Schilling, Olivia Schilling, Michelle Brunner/ Damien Settelen, Jeanne Shay, Karen Simcik, Anna Mae Sinkula,, Kathy Sorensen, Ona Srubas, Ruth Ellen Srubas, Nancy Turk, Karla VanWagner, Ron Veldhuizen, Mary Vogel, Mary Vvalther, MB Weber, Sandy Widiger, and Pat Wilz. The barn will be open for tours and visiting with the alpacas.
11th Annual Holiday Sale - 14 day sale!
Instructed by: LeAnna Franklin and Amanda Davie
November 24, 2008 (Mon) - 9 am - 7 pm
December 7, 2008 (Sun) - 9 am - 7 pm
Class Fee: $0.00
Come and enjoy the works of over 65 artists at the 11th Annual Holiday Sale at KeLe Alpacas. The old log building will be filled with the work of fiber, basket, wood, glass, paper art and more available for that unique holiday gift or piece to add to your collection. Sale hours are 9 a.m -7 p.m. November 24 – December 7. Be sure to tour the barn and meet the alpacas. For more information call LeAnna at 920-845-5571 or Amanda at 920-255-2686. Our Holiday Sale is again part of the area's Shop Hop. Successfully shop at Aissen Tree Farm, Parallel 44 and KeLe Alpacas and enter your card to be eligible to win up to $150 worth of merchandise. Closed Thanksgiving Day!