TERRE HAUTE —
A one-day seminar on the fundamentals of alpaca farming is planned for Saturday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
Alpacas 101: The Fundamentals of Alpaca Farming will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop will be hosted by White Violet Farm Alpacas, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence.
The farm’s staff will share common experiences of setting up an alpaca farm, how to avoid common mistakes and assistance on getting into the business. The workshop will be most beneficial for people who are thinking about becoming alpaca farmers or those very new to the business.
This is a hands-on workshop, so come dressed to go to the barn and get up close and personal with some of the alpacas. Topics include: health issues, shots, feed, barns and sheds, pasture care, toenails, developing goals, fiber, record keeping and water needs.
• If you know a little about caring for alpacas and you want to gain more knowledge and experience, an upcoming workshop hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice might be what you need.
“Alpaca 102: What do I do with all this fiber?” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
A hands-on approach will be emphasized with time to skirt, card, wash and felt alpaca fiber. Workshop presenters will demonstrate spinning and weaving and they will share some ideas on shearing and fiber presentation. Participants will learn proper processing techniques to get the most out of the alpacas’ gift to the world: luxurious, warm fiber.
Sign-in for both workshops begins at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and rolls. Cost for each is $75 per person, or $100 for two people from the same family or farm; lunch is included.
To register for these workshops contact Robyn Morton at rmorton@spsmw.org or at (812) 535-2932.
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