Events
Sunday, September 5th, Minnesota State Fair
Come visit it us and several of our show girls at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday. We will be located outside the Coliseum main entrance.
Saturday/Sunday, September 11th and 12th. Edina, MN
We will be at the Edina Fall into the Arts Festival as art exhibitors for these two days. The are 200 artisans displaying their crafts at this juried art show.
Saturday, October 16, Hand Processing of Fiber Class
We are offering a one day seminar to provide information on hand processing of fiber. The seminar will walk people through the process from animals to finished yarn. We will walk through the process of skirting/tumbling, washing, picking, carding, spinning as well as knitting and weaving. This will be a hands-on seminar whereby the participants will have the opportunity to try the various aspects of working with fiber. The seminar will be held at our farm and will include time with the animals. Lunch will be provided. The class is scheduled for 9 am to 2 pm. We are asking for $25 per attendee. If you are interested in attending, please call us (515.387.8607) at your earliest convenience to reserve a spot at the seminar. Class size is limited.
Saturday, October 9th, Alpaca Farming 101 Class
We are offering a one day seminar to provide information about alpacas and the various aspects of owning them. The seminar will cover most aspects of alpacas: -What are alpacas and their history -Why do people want to raise them -The animals (from health to feed to vet care) -What is needed to raise them -How to make it a business -Business plan/model -Marketing & Sales -Resources The seminar will be held at our farm and will include time with the animals. All attendees will leave with a resource manual and a better understanding of what is to be an owner/breeder of alpacas. Lunch will be provided. The class is scheduled for 9 am to 3 pm. We are asking for $25 per attendee. If you are interested in attending, please call us (515.387.8607) at your earliest convenience to reserve a spot at the seminar. Class size is limited.