To start off our project year we went to a local alpaca farm and learned about caring for the animals and the alpaca fiber.  I think they had a great experience touching and being the animals and hearing from some farmers in the community.  

Secretly I adore working with alpaca- I often forget how much so it was with no surprise that a skein of amazing natural colored alpaca yarn called to me as well- so not what my stash needed!  I feel very fortunate to be able to spend time with this kids that want to be makers- they are my hope for the future!