Alpacas are very educational, and fun for all ages!
Workshops and Events
Please scroll down to view our Calendar below for Island Alpaca Farm Alpaca Due Dates, Special Events, Farm Visiting Hours, Workshops & Classes. If you wish to search for one particular category, you can use the filter to select, or simply view/show all. April 10, 2010, Birthing Clinic with Dr. Cheryl DeWitt Just in time for birthing season!
Island Alpaca is proud to host a Neonatal Clinic with Dr. Cheryl DeWitt, DVM from Ohio. This clinic is a must-have for all future breeders, experienced breeders and vetrinarians. Other livestock breeders will certainly benefit from this seminar.
 Enjoy a morning lecture with presentations, on female reproduction/breeding; reproductive anatomy/physiology, breeding/pregnancy diagnosis options, gestational development and much more! Afternoon wet-lab using uterine simulators, will challenge registrants to diagnose the contents of the uterus, discuss a proposed delivery plan, identify/correct dystocias to deliver the cria safely. Invaluable emergency training, and a lot of fun!
Course-book, breakfast and lunch provided. Class size very limited to optimize learning. 9:30 am-6 pm. $250, and $225 for additional participants from the same farm.
For information and registration form click here. Cannot make this date? Cllinic may be repeated 04/11/2010 may be available. Please inquire.
 Island Alpacas like to Party!!
Island Alpaca Farm will attend your  party with our alpacas in tow! The alpacas will come with one or two farm assistants, their halters and leads for you to pet them comfortably, snacks for you to feed the alpaca, and complimentary fiber samples for all party-goers, a children's alpaca-activity book, and alpaca-balloons! Alpacas are very child-friendly and do not bite, they are very sweet, and mild mannered animals. Services offered by the hour. They will be the hit of your party! Please inquire for rates and availability. Watch for Special Events and Open HousesOur Second Annual Alpaca Farm Shearing Day, was a big hit. You can watch a video and read about it on The Times website. Our Third Annual Shearing Day is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2010. You can find photos of our first annual cria-shearing event on our site here.
Farm Visiting Hours:
Island Alpaca Farm is open every day, 10-4 pm, rain or shine, up until Christmas Eve. We will be closed Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. January hours, open daily, 12-4 pm.
Workshops Summary, 2009/2010Join us for our fun and informative classes that will be held at Island Alpaca in our farm store. Studies show Knitting and Crocheting are good for your health! So, do not wait, get healthy and pre-register for a class! Class sizes are limited so register early. View our calendar dates for specific class details. Pre-registration is required.
Alpaca 101: The basics of alpaca care and ownership, for adults (See general description below calendar)
Alpaca Junior-Discovery: Join us for feeding, barn chores, pasture clean-up, and even take an alpaca for a walk. (Every Saturday, and Sunday, 9:30-11 am, for children 8 years old and up. Adults welcomed) Pre-register by calling for availability. Click here for for registration form.
Knitting for Children: Ages 8 and up, Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Beginners Weaving: (See general description below calendar)
Beginner Spinning: Two-session class: By appointment
Alpaca Blue Ribbon Mittens: Sunday, December 13 and 20
Beginner Knitting: Sunday, January 3
Alpaca Socks: Sunday, January 17 and 24 Alpaca Birthday Watch-List 2010:
Our over twenty alpaca birth dates, coming soon!
| Jan 30th, 2010 (Sat) -- Feb 2nd, 2010 (Tue) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages!
Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
 
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| Feb 1st, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 5th, 2010 (Fri) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages! Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Beginning Knitting for children
Beginning knitting is fun!! Students will learn the basics of kniitting. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided.
$35 per student. Ages 8 and up. (Two-student minimim, pre-registration required) |
| Feb 6th, 2010 (Sat) -- Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages!
Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 8th, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages! Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 13th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Beginning Knitting for children
Beginning knitting is fun!! Students will learn the basics of kniitting. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided.
$35 per student. Ages 8 and up. (Two-student minimim, pre-registration required) |
| Feb 13th, 2010 (Sat) -- Feb 16th, 2010 (Tue) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages!
Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 15th, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 19th, 2010 (Fri) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages! Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 20th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Beginning Knitting for children
Beginning knitting is fun!! Students will learn the basics of kniitting. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided.
$35 per student. Ages 8 and up. (Two-student minimim, pre-registration required) |
| Feb 20th, 2010 (Sat) -- Feb 23rd, 2010 (Tue) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages!
Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 22nd, 2010 (Mon) -- Feb 26th, 2010 (Fri) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages! Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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| Feb 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Beginning Knitting for children
Beginning knitting is fun!! Students will learn the basics of kniitting. Knitting needles and yarn will be provided.
$35 per student. Ages 8 and up. (Two-student minimim, pre-registration required) |
| Feb 27th, 2010 (Sat) -- Mar 2nd, 2010 (Tue) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Visiting Hours
A-Paca Fun for all ages!
Share the alpacas we see running and playing in our pastures every day and to learn more about these extraordinary animals and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
Meet and enjoy our many sweet and gentle alpaca. Eleven new babies to meet this year!
Take the self-guided, walking tour of the farm. Meet our host in the barn or viewing area to help answer all of your questions about alpaca!
Watch an informative video-presentation about the alpaca lifestyle Learn about the benefits of the alpaca as livestock, and the tax-benefits.
Visit the farm store behind the barn, (open year-round), or our online store; hats, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves, jackets, socks, coats, our own yarns, roving, Louet spinning wheels, Ashford Looms, and so much more!
Take in the history of the reclaimed hand-hewn oak, post & beam barn that is nearly two centuries old, imported from Export, Pennsylvania Fun for all ages!
Refreshments available, $5/person suggested donation (children and adults). Open rain or shine! See you at the Farm!!
Other hours available by appointment.
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Beginner Spinning Class - also available by appointment
Description: Learn the
basics of spinning yarn on a wheel. One or two sessions, totaling 4 hours. All
materials and practice wheels provided! (Alpaca Roving may be
purchased in farm store for 10% off, day of class.)
Wheel
rentals available for use after class for 1 week for $50 additionally.
$25 for additional weeks. ($50 credit can be applied towards any wheel purchase at the end of
rental period.) Class sizes limited.
Pre-registration: Contact the Farm, @
1-508-693-5554, or by email, info@islandalpaca.com.
Class Fee: $95 (total cost for both sessions combined) 10% discount on supplies, day of class.
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Beginner Weaving Workshop - by appointment
Description: The perfect class for beginners. Learn the
basics of weaving on an Ashford, 12” table-top loom. Weave your own scarf to keep, in two sessions, totaling 4 hours. Choose to rent or purchase your own table-top loom. Includes instruction, and a $25 credit towards your yarn purchase. Instructor: Phillipe Morin. Class sizes limited.
Pre-registration: Contact the Farm, @
1-508-693-5554, or by email, info@islandalpaca.com.
Class Fee: includes total cost for both sessions, and $25 yarn-credit.
$325, includes your own Ashford table-top loom.
$150, includes a one week, optional rental of table-top loom between classes, with refundable deposit of $200.
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Alpaca 101 - by appointment
Description: There is much to be learned about alpacas, from vaccines to genetics. This informal program is ideal for those who wish to learn the basics of alpaca care and ownership. Learn how to select an alpaca for purchase with "hands-on" instruction, basic heath care, breeding, shearing, fiber sorting and grading and much more.
One 3-hour session. Guide: Phillipe Morin. Class sizes limited.
Registration: Contact the Farm @
1-508-693-5554, or by email info@islandalpaca.com.
Class Fee: $50 per person, $75 per couple. Full credit of class fee towards purchase of any Island Alpaca Co. alpaca.
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