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November 7, 2009 - Minnetonka MN
Upper Midwest Alpacas 2009 Fall Fiber Festival: * Free to the Public, 9am-5pm.
* Alpaca and Natural Fiber, Yarn Clothing & Gifts
* Knitting & Crocheting Clinics
* Felting & Fiber Preparation Demos
* Join our Spinning Circle or Try a Drop Spindle
Come celebrate the UN International Year of Natural Fibers and help promote American fiber producers and artists!
For a list of vendors and activities, please go to www.UMAlpacas.com or call 651.485.7916
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November 7, 2009 - Capron IL
ALPACAS 101: Come join us for a seminar teaching all about alpacas and why raising alpacas is so rewarding. Spend some time on the farm and get all your questions answered. Learn how to care for these rare and gentle animals. Learn about barn set up. Meet alpaca owners and others interested in alpacas.
Willow Glen Farm and True Colors Alpaca Farm are getting together to put on this event. Lunch is included. The seminar will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. Seating is limited. Preregistration required. Please call to register. Details
November 14, 2009 - Le Center MN
Discover Alpaca Evaluating -Hands on Fiber Analysis Clinic: 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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November 14, 2009 - Albia IA
Alpaca Ranching Seminar: Bill and Sherri Duey, authors of over twenty “Husbandry Hints” articles for Alpacas Magazine, invite you to attend their comprehensive seminar on Alpaca Ranching. This fast-paced seminar covers a broad range of topics including: alpaca selection, alpaca fiber, business planning, ranch setup, barns, pastures, fencing, waterers, vet care, feed, shearing, fiber handling, daily care, breeding, and more! This seminar is designed to answer your questions and help with your decision to enter the alpaca business. New alpaca ranchers have also found the seminar very helpful for refining their newly started operations. Details
November 20-22, 2009 - Cazenovia WI
Alpaca Farm Store Holiday Open House: Come to our beautiful historical 1857 Alpaca Farm and shop in our UNIQUE GIFT GALLERY granary barn! Featuring: Luxurious alpaca items,handspun yarn ,handknit items, Amish baskets& maple syrup,tile mirrors,furniture jellies,soaps,art,pottery,felted hats
& more!Spinning demos and refreshments. Near beautiful Richland Center, Wisconsin 9:00-6:00 Fri- Sun Details
November 21, 2009 - Effingham KS
Join Us For a Day of Serendipitous Dyeing: Mark Your Calendars! We are planning a fun filled day of learning to do Serendipitous Dying (Painting with Dyes). We will learn the basics of dyeing protein fibers and will have the opportunity to actually dye several ounces of yarn or fiber under the guidance of Kay McCoy from The Shepherd's Mill & Great Plains Artisans. You are invited to bring your own protein yarn or fiber or purchase some of ours at wholesale prices. All supplies will be provided and a box lunch will be included in the price of the workshop. There is limited space, so please register soon. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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December 5, 2009 - Albia IA
Alpaca Ranching Seminar: Bill and Sherri Duey, authors of over twenty “Husbandry Hints” articles for Alpacas Magazine, invite you to attend their comprehensive seminar on Alpaca Ranching. This fast-paced seminar covers a broad range of topics including: alpaca selection, alpaca fiber, business planning, ranch setup, barns, pastures, fencing, waterers, vet care, feed, shearing, fiber handling, daily care, breeding, and more! This seminar is designed to answer your questions and help with your decision to enter the alpaca business. New alpaca ranchers have also found the seminar very helpful for refining their newly started operations. Details
April 9-11, 2010 - Owatonna MN
Minnesota Alpaca Expo: We have moved to the 2nd full weekend in April! Please mark your calendars for April 9th, 10th & 11th, 2010.
Welcome to Minnesota Alpaca Expo in Owatonna! This is our 3rd Annual Alpaca show in Minnesota and we are delighted to be back at the Four Seasons Centre.
We anticipate hosting one of the premier shows in the North Central regions. We take pride in promoting alpacas and their owners to the fullest.
We’re especially grateful to our generous sponsors in helping us keeping this venue. We could not have done this with out them!
Our gratitude extends to many of the tireless and dedicated volunteers, you are priceless.
We are excited to see the alpaca breeders throughout the USA gathered here for the weekend of friendly competition. We welcome the many breeders new to this business of breeding alpacas. Whether you are a new or seasoned alpaca owner we hope you enjoy the weekend.
If you are planning to join us to learn about alpacas, please be sure to check out the beautiful alpaca fleeces on display. Visit the Four Seasons Loft of vendors who offer a variety of unique products. Stroll up and down the main floor aisle to see the farm display's, with examples of the high standards that is growing the national cottage industry.
See you in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Warning: Alpacas may cause warm fuzzy feelings and uncontrollable smiles! Details
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Illinois Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association (IAOBA) |
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Organized:
2004
States: IL
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
2009 Membership Count: 75
For More Info: flyingfingers@il-ottawa.com
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Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Assoc. (MOPACA) |
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Organized:
1999
States: MO, AR, KS, OK, IL, IA, NE, KY, TN
Meeting Frequency: 3-4 times per year
2009 Membership Count: 120
For More Info: mopaca@mopaca.org
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Upper Midwest Alpacas (UMA) |
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Organized:
2005
States: MN,WI,IA,ND,SD
Meeting Frequency: Bi-Annually
2009 Membership Count: 80
For More Info: bbfai@frontiernet.net
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