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Spinning Alpaca Fiber Demo with Rock Hollow Farm

• Saturday, September 9, 2023, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Description: During the demonstration, there will be examples of raw alpaca fiber, spinning roving, and the final yarn products. The process from caring for alpacas to the final hank of yarn will be shared and any questions are welcomed. Spinning will be demonstrated for two hours. Rock Hollow Farm has 8 alpaca boys in residence. Their fiber is spun into a chunky yarn that lends itself beautifully to knitted and crocheted warmth such as headbands, hats, mittens and half mitts.

Parking: Plenty of parking on Main Street or in the municipal parking lot off Hodskin Street.

Amenities: The TAUNY Center facilities, Restrooms inside business, seating, shade.

Kid Friendly: Yes

Farm Bio: Warmth where you need it most. Handspun alpaca and alpaca blend fiber yarns produced by our alpaca boys on our farm. Quilts designed with the personal input of the customer from start to finish. All products from Rock Hollow Farm are created to inspire emotional warmth and personal involvement whether purchased as a gift or for personal indulgence. Everybody deserves to feel warm.

Social media: Website

Products for Sale: Yes, Cash,Venmo,Credit/Debit Card

Special instructions: None

This event is part of Local Foods Weekend, a 3-day celebration of the people that grow, raise, sell or prepare food in and nearby St. Lawrence County. Visit one or more of the 30+ public events hosted by the participating producers and businesses. Explore our foodshed and discover the diversity of products created in the North Country by our hard working farmers, retailers, restaurants and more.

Fee

Free, stop in anytime

Learn More

https://blogs.cornell.edu/fruition/lfw-2023/

Location

TAUNY
40 Main Street
Canton, NY 13617

Last updated August 8, 2023