This is a full day seminar offered each year which introduces the alpaca and the alpaca livestock industry today.
•SESSION #1 focuses on the alpaca history, its fleece and conformation characteristics, what we do with our fiber, and why you might be interested in this industry as a hobby or business; AND
•SESSION #2 focuses on basic husbandry for the alpaca, as well as handling and training of alpacas. Lots of hands on time!
Come learn all about this emerging livestock opportunity, whether you just want to own pet or fiber alpacas, or you are seriously considering becoming a breeder. Find out what it's like!
Reservations are needed and space is limited; please call the office at 509-378-6909 for more information; or click the link below to make your reservation! The gates open at 8:30am for hospitality and we begin promptly at 9am.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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Part show, part clinic. ALSA sanctioned youth performance show. Performance and Showmanship classes. Free to watch, held this year at Macedo's Mini Acre in Turlock
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It's time to shop local! Our Farm Store will be open, with lots of alpaca yarn for sale. Dryer balls in a wide range of colors, as well as hats gloves, scarves and socks made from alpaca fiber. Alpaca themed toys in stock as well!
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Sponsored by: New Mexico Alpaca Breeders
Event Contact/RSVP: Barbara Roybal 505-490-0160
Saturday, April 27th, 2019 10:00am-5:00pm
This six-hour workshop will include hands on dyeing, using 8 different colors, under the direction of Glenna Dean. Glenna will provide the following materials:
NMAB will provide coffee and snacks in the AM and drinks and snacks in the PM. The schedule allows for a one-hour lunch break; there is sufficient time for participants to go out for lunch.Please feel free to bring your own sack lunch. There are 10 eateries within three miles of Rancho de Los Sueños.
Participants should be prepared to help lift heavy pots of boiling water, and to assist in the immersing and removal of the yarn from the boiling dye bath.Old clothing, closed toe shoes, and gloves are recommended.Since the workshop takes place out of door, a light jacket or sweater may be necessary.
Please RSVP directly to Barbara at 505-490-0160 (text message is fine) and mail your check, payable to NMAB, in the amount of $25.00 to:
Barbara Roybal
PO Box 718
Los Alamos, NM 87544
To allow the instructor sufficient time to plan, please post mark your check by April 1st.
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