Alpaca & Llama: Fiber of the Gods and The Peasants

1-2 days

What is regal, expensive, and reserved for the king? Alpaca! These fine, smooth fibers come in a multitude of colors, from two very different animal types huacaya and suri. What is light weight, warm, soft or strong? Fiber from the loveable llama! This friendly, personable, strong, brother-like, animal was part of the family carrying their heaviest loads. Today these wonderful fibers are available to spinners as fleece, roving, and cleaned top. Explore these fibers in class and choose your favorite.