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Workshops are listed in order of start date. Click on the instructors name to learn more about them.NEWAlpaca Basics Clinic *Deadline Passed*
Instructed by: Keith Bancroft/LeAnna Franklin & Kevin Stoer/Wade Gease
June 19, 2010 (Sat) - 8:30 am - 6 pm
Class Fee: $100.00
Northeast Wisconsin Alpaca Basics Clinic cordially invites you to visit beautiful Northeast Wisconsin on Saturday, June 19, 2010 to learn firsthand about the wonderful world of raising alpacas for fun and profit from two of the first alpaca ranches in the state. This clinic is designed to benefit the newly interested or novice alpaca breeder. Welcome to our 19th clinic! Grow your knowledge while touring two alpaca farms representing nearly 140 alpacas. Get advice and have questions answered by some of the highest regarded representatives in the industry; an AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge/Trainer & the well established, successful owners of these two farms. Experience first-hand what it is like to interact with these gentle and captivating animals in our clinic sessions.
You will learn about basic alpaca health, feed, handling, farm set ups, husbandry and what incredible tax advantages they offer! You will get a crash course on fiber characteristics and conformational aspects about the alpaca. This clinic will help you identify what you are buying and if the business is right for you. We had to learn by experience when no one was available for advice. This does not have to be you. Let us be your educators into alpacas!
Meals & handouts are included. Car pooling is available for transport between the two farms. Space for this clinic is limited and can only be offered on a first come basis. There are lots of opportunities to handling the alpacas, gather ideas and ask these successful breeders how they did it! This is the longest running Alpaca Basics clinic throughout the Midwest paralleling the credentials of its presenters. Sign up now before spots are full. Meals & beverages for the day are included. Limited guests. $100/person, $175/couple contact LondonDairy Alpacas 1-877-947-7222 ; ldalpacas@charter.net or KeLe Alpacas 920-845-5571 ; kelealpaca@aol.com
Weave, Cut and Sew *Deadline Passed*
Instructed by: Mary Sue Fenner
August 7, 2010 (Sat) - 9 am - 4 pm
Class Fee: $40.00
Mary Sue will be presenting information on interfacings and fusibles. She'll bring lots of samples and supplies for everyone.
Day on the Alpaca Farm *Deadline Passed*
Instructed by: Keith Bancroft/LeAnna Franklin
September 4, 2010 (Sat) - 10 am - 3 pm
Class Fee: $0.00
The 12th annual Day on the Alpaca Farm will be held Saturday, September 4, from 10 am-3 pm at KeLe Alpacas, Kewaunee, WI. The public is invited to tour the alpaca farm, enjoy live music, visit with a number of area alpaca breeders, and walk alpacas through the woods. Spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations, children’s games, face painting and more. Burgers and brats and booyah will be available.
Day on the Alpaca Farm is a fundraiser for the Violence Intervention Project (VIP) which provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Kewaunee County. There is no charge for admission to the event, but people are encouraged to make a donation.
The alpacas do their fundraising part by taking walks with visitors for $2.00, giving kisses and being a great photo opportunity. Attendees are welcome to pull up a lawn chair and watch the cria (baby alpacas) romp in the pasture.
KeLe Alpacas is located approximately 15 miles east of Green Bay on Highway 29 and 2 miles south on County AB to E1870 Pine Grove Road. For more information, contact LeAnna at 920-845-5571 or kelealpaca@aol.com.
Weave, Cut and Sew
Instructed by: Mary Sue Fenner
September 11, 2010 (Sat) - 9 am - 4 pm
Class Fee: $40.00
DYE DAY! We'll be dying wool and silk. Bring your fiber, yarn, fabric and finished projects to throw in the pots. It will be a colorful day!
And don't forget a dish to pass.