Back at the Royal Alpaca Challenge for a 4th year!
 

And this year we are bringing the mini workshops back again, some are old favourites, some are a fresh new addition to cater to those who are past the beginner stage.

These are short 45 minute (approximately) hands on workshops that are easy to fit in between classes in the show ring. You will be taught spinning techniques as well as small, easy projects that you can do at home, or that you can teach your clients and open farm day attendees. All tools and materials are provided (except for wheel spinning classes, read below).

All you need to do is get your name on the registration sheet at the booth and turn up at the time your workshop commences.

And best of all? They are still completely FREE!

We do, however, strongly suggest that you sign up ahead of time if you want a guaranteed spot in any of the workshops. On Friday we will have sign up sheets for all workshops laid out on a table at the Moonwood Farm Fiber Studio booth in the Fiber & Vendor Lounge, just come and write your name on anything you'd like to do.

Wheel spinners, check the requirements of the workshop you are interested in, some of them need you to bring things to the workshop - if so, they are clearly listed.

See you soon for yet another fantastic show!

 

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SCHEDULE OF FREE MINI WORKSHOPS
 
Saturday 1 November
9:00am
Carding an embellished alpaca fiber batt
Make your own batt for spinning or felting (with Roo)
45 minutes
   
9:30am Getting started with knitting
Beginners knit a bracelet (with Nancie)
30-45 minutes
   
10:00am Making roving and rolags on a drum carder
Learn the techniques to make these popular items (with Roo)
45 minutes
   
11:00am Navajo plying for intermediate and advanced beginning spinners
Turn a single into a '3-ply' yarn without having to spin additional singles (with Nancie)
45 minutes

Spinners must bring the following:
wheel
partial bobbin with single
empty bobbin
lazy kate
   
11:00am Carding an embellished alpaca fiber batt
Make your own batt for spinning or felting (with Roo)
45 minutes

   
LUNCH
   
1:00pm Circular weaving
Using a combination of circular weaving and crochet, create a small drawstring bag (with Nancie)
45-60 minutes

   
2:00pm Corespinning for intermediate and advanced beginning spinners
Participants must be comfortable spinning traditional yarn and bring a wheel with an orifice suitable for bulky yarns to learn this technique (with Roo)
45 minutes
   
3:00pm Beginning crochet
Make an adorable snake that is bound to be a hit with young boys, and which is bound to be a popular selling item in your farm store or festival booth (with Nancie)
60+ minutes
   
3:30pm Making roving and rolags on a drum carder
Learn the techniques to make these popular items (with Roo)
45 minutes


   
 
Free spinners & project circle all weekend!
Bring your spinning wheel, spindle, knitting, or whatever project you
may be working on and enjoy some company and fellowship.
Complimentary spinning fibers will be available to sample!
 

 

Sunday 2 November
9:00am Carding an embellished alpaca fiber batt
Make your own batt for spinning or felting (with Roo)
45 minutes
   
9:30am Drop spindling for beginners
Learn to spin a basic yarn on a drop spindle (with Nancie)
45 minutes
   
10:00am Making roving and rolags on a drum carder
Learn the techniques to make these popular items (with Roo)
45 minutes
   
11:30am Navajo plying for intermediate and advanced beginning spinners
Turn a single into a '3-ply' yarn without having to spin additional singles (with Nancie)
45 minutes

Spinners must bring the following:
wheel
partial bobbin with single
empty bobbin
lazy kate
   
11:00am Carding an embellished alpaca fiber batt
Make your own batt for spinning or felting (with Roo)
45 minutes

 

 

   

About Roo Kline

A graphic artist by trade, Roo Kline became involved with alpacas in 2006 and shortly after purchasing her own herd in early 2007, the 'Moonwood Farm' fiber studio was launched, gathering a following of spinners and fiber artists who fell in love with her luxuriously handcrafted spinning fibers and supplies.

Since 2010 Roo has been teaching her personal techniques and style to others, especially those who love and/or raise alpacas. 

   

She was the creator of Alpaca Fiber Solutions and judges the occassional Fiber Arts & Skein competition. She teaches at Magical Farms, fiber festivals and alpaca shows, local yarn shops, has been featured on several episodes of The Knit Girllls videocasts, has proudly provided her fiber creations for the students of teacher/author/PLY magazine owner Jacey Boggs, writes fiber related articles for American Livestock Magazine, and was featured in the 'Mail-Order Dyers' article in the Spring 2013 issue of Spin-Off Magazine.

She lives with her husband and 9 year old son in Huntsville, AL.

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Also assisting for the RAC:
Nancie McCraw and Chris Schoedel
 
 
 

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