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Discover Alpaca Evaluating -Hands on Fiber Analysis Clinic |
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November 14, 2009 |
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Seminars/Education |
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Creeks Bend Alpacas |
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702 W. Prairie St. |
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Le Center,
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Discover Alpaca Evaluating -Hands on Fiber Analysis Clinic
Presented by: Wade Gease AOBA Certified Alpaca Judge/Trainer and Certified Fiber Sorter.
Hosted by: Creeks Bend Alpacas
702 W. Prairie St.
Le Center, MN 56057
612-483-1166
NOVEMBER 14, 2009 8-5
Get a real understanding of alpaca fiber from an industry and farm perspective. Be educated on the most recent developments from one of the nations few judge trainers and fiber designers. This is information collected from Wade's international experience in judging, consulting, breeding and retailing.
Come and refine your knowledge of what makes alpaca fiber so incredible. Learn to identify what are elite, average & mediocre characteristic within our alpaca industry. Learn in depth information about crimp styles/locks, brightness/luster, density and gain an understanding where your alpacas measure up. Find out why some characteristics are favored over others. What are they and is there scientific evidence for the differences? Develop skills how to estimate microns with your own eyes & fingers! Grow your knowledge and confidence with hands on breakout sessions as you go thru examples.
• Fiber Micron Estimating
• Keys to Uniformity
• Density Determination
• Fiber Biopsy Reports
• Micron Reports
• Sorting
• Full Fleece Analysis
As an extra benefit bring one of your own fleeces to be evaluated by the class! Other involved topics such as skin biopsies, micron reports and theory of fiber development will also be discussed.
$150.00 for one and $130.00 for the second person from the same farm
Space is limited. Donuts and coffee for breakfast and a lunch and supper will be provided.
Hotel Accommodations are available. Please contact me if more information is needed.
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$150.00 for one $130.00 for the second person from the same farm |
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# alpacas: 0 # attendees: 0 |
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Lislie Draeger |
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612-483-1166 |
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creeksbendalpacas@yahoo.com |
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