AlpacaTrendz is a group of small farms who are knowledgeable and active industry participants
on the local, regional and national levels. We provide educational opportunities pertaining to all
things alpaca, taught by industry leaders.
We offer a wide range of seminars, from fiber arts to health-related topics to seminars addressing
important issues we are all currently facing in our industry.
on the local, regional and national levels. We provide educational opportunities pertaining to all
things alpaca, taught by industry leaders.
We offer a wide range of seminars, from fiber arts to health-related topics to seminars addressing
important issues we are all currently facing in our industry.
| You're invite to our next seminar, "Fiber Fun - come learn a ton!" |
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sallie Whitlow will cover skirting techniques for processing your fleece, how to properly sort your
fleece and choosing end product for various types of fleece to maximize your return. Specifics will
include understanding the role of micron, crimp style, variations in length, second cuts and color
variations in fiber processing; husbandry tips that improve fleece quality and dying/blending options
for alpaca fiber.
fleece and choosing end product for various types of fleece to maximize your return. Specifics will
include understanding the role of micron, crimp style, variations in length, second cuts and color
variations in fiber processing; husbandry tips that improve fleece quality and dying/blending options
for alpaca fiber.
Lunch will be provided as part of the seminar
Location: Vermont Agricultural Business Education Center (VABEC) in Brattleboro VT.
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Join us for an exciting day with certified
AOBA fleece and halter judge Kevin O'Leary
and mill operator Sallie Whitlow of Sallie's
Fen Fibers, LLC.
AOBA fleece and halter judge Kevin O'Leary
and mill operator Sallie Whitlow of Sallie's
Fen Fibers, LLC.
Cost: $75 per person - returning AlpacaTrendz attendees are $67.50 (10% off!)
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Seminar includes both lecture and "hands-on" labs designed to help you make the most of your
fleeces for showing and processing. Kevin O'Leary will cover how to skirt your fleeces for
shows, what judges are looking for, how fleeces are scored and what you can do to ensure you
showcase your alpaca in its best, true light.
fleeces for showing and processing. Kevin O'Leary will cover how to skirt your fleeces for
shows, what judges are looking for, how fleeces are scored and what you can do to ensure you
showcase your alpaca in its best, true light.
In response to several requests from past attendees,
AlpacaTrendz is pleased to announce our next seminar.
It's all about fiber and you're going to love it! Not sure
what to do with this year's harvest? This seminar will help
you make the most of your fleeces for show and
processing.
AlpacaTrendz is pleased to announce our next seminar.
It's all about fiber and you're going to love it! Not sure
what to do with this year's harvest? This seminar will help
you make the most of your fleeces for show and
processing.
Cancellation Policy:
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If you cancel your reservation by July 15th, we will apply the amount paid towards a future
AlpacaTrendz seminar. If you cancel after July 15th or simply don't show for the seminar, we are
sorry, but you will forfeit your payment as expenses will have already been incurred on your behalf.
Exception: If the seminar is sold out when you cancel your reservation and we are able to fill your
spot with someone on the waiting list, we will refund your money in full.
AlpacaTrendz seminar. If you cancel after July 15th or simply don't show for the seminar, we are
sorry, but you will forfeit your payment as expenses will have already been incurred on your behalf.
Exception: If the seminar is sold out when you cancel your reservation and we are able to fill your
spot with someone on the waiting list, we will refund your money in full.
Thank you for your interest in AlpacaTrendz. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!