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Small Alpaca
Farms of the NorthEast - Events:
SAFONA
Fleece Skirting &
Handcrafter's Spin-Off Preparation Class
Guest speaker,
Kathy Kenworthy
August 23, 2008
Hours: Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
followed by a summer picnic.
Location: Almosta Ranch Alpacas,
950 Railroad Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541
Cost: $30.00 per SAFONA member & $40.00 per non-member
Learn
how to skirt your fleeces for fleece competitions and prepare 2
ounces of fiber for handcrafter's spin-offs. Hear what the judges
are looking for and how to prepare your fleeces to earn higher scores.
Bring
a covered dish and join us for a summer picnic afterwards.
SAFONA FALL
CLASSIC
Alpaca Show
October
4 & 5, 2008
Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown, PA
Judges:
Halter, Performance & Fleeces - AOBA Certified Judge Helen Humphreys
Costume Classes - Joe Fenstermacher
Skein/Fiber Arts - Tina Volz
Photo Contest - Fay Youells and Len Smith
Events:
Full Fleece Halter Classes
Obstacle Classes - adults and kids
Fleece/Skein/Fiber Arts Competitions
Silent Raffle
Free Fiber Arts Demos
New This Year:
Gambler's Choice - adults and kids
Photo Contest
Thank
you to all those that joined us this year and congratulations to
all the winners!
SAFONA Fiber Festival
Please
Join Us!
November 22 & 23, 2008
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM
Montgomery
Co. Farm, Home & 4H Foundation
1015 Bridge Road
Collegeville, PA 19426
Whether
you are looking for that unique Christmas gift or just wanting to
stock up for those winter projects, you're sure to find something
at SAFONA's Fiber Festival. Looking for something for Aunt Millie
who loves to knit? We have yarns consisting of alpaca, merino, silk,
angora, cotton and more. How about a sweater or hat and scarf for
dear old Dad? Spinning wheels, triangle looms and other supplies
will also be available to get you started on those fiber projects.
Roving, raw fiber and much, much more to choose from.
So come on out and join us for a fun-filled weekend loaded with
lots of shopping, free educational demonstrations and some fun entertaining
events.
Hope to see you there!
Free Demonstrations:
Saturday
Fleece
Skirting - 10:15 - 10:45
Presented
by: Jackie Armiger, Windy Farm Alpacas
Drop
Spindle - 11:00 - 11:30
Presented
by: Ellen Hanson Anderson, Aboundingful Farm
12:30
- 1:00 - Carding/Combing
Presented
by: Kathy Kenworthy, Almosta Ranch Alpacas
Triangle
Loom - 1:15 - 1:45
Presented
by: Tina Volz of Handwoven by Tina
Sock
Knitting Machine - 2:45 - 3:30
Presented
by: Terry Clark, Atlantico Ranch Alpacas, LLC
Angora
Rabbits - 3:45 - 4:15
Presented
by: Ellen Hanson Anderson, Aboundingful Farm
Sunday
Angora
Rabbits - 10:15 - 10:45
Presented
by: Ellen Hanson Anderson, Aboundingful Farm
Sock
Machine - 11:00 - 11:45 (This demonstration has been cancelled)
Presented
by: Terry Clark from Alpacas Atlantico
Carding/Combing
- 12:45 - 1:15
Presented
by: Kathy Kenworthy, Almosta Ranch Alpacas
Fleece
Skirting - 1:30 - 2:00
Presented
by: Jackie Armiger, Windy Farm Alpacas
Triangle
Loom - 2:15 - 2:45
Presented
by: Tina Volz, Handwoven by Tina
Entertaining
Events:
Fashion Walk
Super Silly Spinning Challenge
Knitting Needle Relay
Alpaca-to-Shawl hosted by the kids
From the Lebanon County 4H Fiber Arts Club
Door Prizes
Silent Auction
Admission:
$2.00 per person. Children under 13 free.
Admission price includes a free ticket, per person, for door prize.
Food will be available.
For more information please call Naomi at 610-273-0220 or
click on the link below.
Questions??
Contact
us!
Past Events
- 2007/2008
Fecal Float
Clinic
July
21 , 2007
Menagerie Farm Alpacas, Honey Brook, PA
Speaker: Missi Cooper, DVM
Click here for pictures.
Montgomery County 4-H Event
August
9-11, 2007
Montgomery County Farm, Home & 4-H Foundation
Collegeville, PA
SAFONA was invited to attend the Montgomery County 4-H event as
an alpaca vendor. We will be show casing our SAFONA display booth,
promoting alpacas and alpaca fiber, yarn and products as well as
providing spinning demonstration.
Click here for pictures.
SAFONA 2nd
Neonatal Clinic
Speaker:
Missi Cooper, DVM
March
29, 2008 10 - 2
Montgomery 4-H Center
Collegeville, PA
This
year's clinic will be concentrating more on the wet lab part so
folks get more time to practice the hands-on. We have 2 crias available
to us and that means we can have 25 participants. Last year we filled
up quickly. The cost will be $40.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members.
Lunch will be provided.
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