Julies Alpacas

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

SCAT! Pick up a load . . .

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Scat -

Pick up a load

March 14, 2015

9:00 - 12:00

We have alpacas. Alpacas make poop. We have been
collecting this poop for a few years now and it has aged into wonderful enhanced soil. This enhanced alpaca soil will make your garden so noticeably healthy you won’t believe your eyes. We would like to share our mountain of poo with you.

So... As you are thinking of starting up your garden for the spring please consider covering your gardens with a layer of alpaca poop this March.
This layer of poop will add those important elements into your garden. This will do even more magic for your garden as you watch your plants grow.

Here's your deal...

On March 14, 2015
between 9:00 - Noon
Bring your pick up truck to:

Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch

580 Basehoar Rd

Littltestown, PA 17340

call Julie 717-359-9989

if you need directions

Don't have a pick up truck that's ok.

Bring your container, shovels and strong arms and we'll set up a space for you.

Cost will be $8.00 per tractor bucket load which is

about 1/3 yard.

Your garden is going to be dynamite this year. Just you wait and see.
Please join our Facebook group called:

SCAT - Alpaca Poop

Click here to return to Quarry Critters Alpaca"s website

Alpaca poop makes your garden grow	We've got a pile of it
Come get a load Must pick up no deliveries

Monday, December 15, 2014

Exploring Alpaca Fiber Series - Winter/Spring 2015

Exploring Alpaca Fiber Series-

Winter/Spring 2015

Beginning in January through April there will be 6 different classes being offered:

January 6: Fiber Processing

January 20 & February 3: Drop Spindle Spinning

March 3: Immersion Dyeing of Raw Fiber and Roving

March 17: Hand Painting Roving

April 7: Immersion Dyeing of yarn

April 21: Hand Painting Yarn

Alpaca fiber will be used throughout the different classes.

Students may sign up for all 6 classes or chose the classes of interest.

Time: Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30

Teacher: Adams County, PA "Pick of the County" Fiber Specialist , Annette Ehly

Where: Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch

580 Basehoar Rd.

Littlestown, PA

Questions:

Phone: 717-359-9989

Email: JuliesAlpacas@gmail.com

January 6 - Fiber Processing

In this 2 hour session students will learn how to process a fleece. The class is a hands on class, participants will learn what to look for in a good fleece, how to skirt, wash, & clean a fleece.

January 20 & Feb. 3 -Drop Spindle Spinning

In these 2 sessions students will learn the ancient method of spinning, using a drop spindle. The first session will be learning how to card, comb alpaca fibers in preparation to spin. Students will begin to use the spindles to make singles.

In the 2nd session students will learn how to ply & finish hand spun yarn. As well as more time to spin.

Cost of instruction $80.00
Cost of supplies $30.00
Total Cost $110.00

March 3- Immersion Dyeing of raw fiber/roving

Students will learn how to use acid dyes & several dyeing techniques to use on alpaca fiber before spinning. A hands on class as well as instruction in color theory.

March 17 Painting Roving

Students will learn how to paint alpaca roving to create that one of kind hand spun yarn. A hands on class. The different methods shown will create different looks in the spun yarn.

April 7: Immersion Dyed Yarn

This class is designed for knitters who are not interested in hand spinning but love the look of hand dyed yarn. There will be several techniques shown to create that one of kind yarn. A hands on class as well as instruction in color theory.

Cost of instruction $40.00
Cost of supplies $15.00
Total Cost $55.00

April 21 Painted Yarn

Another method of creating wonderful, one of a kind yarn for knitting. Several methods will be taught to create different patterns to change the look of your knitted item.

A hands on class as well as instruction in color theory.

Cost of instruction $40.00
Cost of supplies $15.00
Total Cost $55.00

Return to www.QuarryCrittersAlpacas.com

Monday, December 1, 2014

Learn about alpaca ownership

Alpaca 101

Pricing:	Cost: $15.oo per person/or $25 for 2 people from the same family or farm The fee you pay will be applied to the purchase of any alpaca.
Call for Details:	717-359-9989 or Click here to register

Price Choice

Service Description

Knowledge for all people interested in owning alpacas.
Learn how to set up farm lay out. What fences do I need. How much land does it take?
How many alpacas should I have to start.
What do alpacas eat? We'll talk about water, grass and clean up.
We can answers about herd health and much more.

Please call to register. 717-359-9989
or click here
Alpaca 101
Have you ever wondered about owning alpacas?
Well if your answer is yes than this is the best time you can spend to find out some answers.
In this class you will learn:
• introduction to Alpaca Ownership
• information that you’ll need to get started
• shelter for alpacas
• how to keep your herd healthy
• field and barn set up
• feed
• pasture nutrition
• Cost of alpacas
• Breeding practices
• Birthing
• Tax advantages to owning alpacas

Come learn what you need to know about raising alpacas from
David Wysong of Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch.
Where: QCAR 580 Basehoar Rd. Littlestown, PA 17340
When: 1st Sunday of each month
Time: 2 – 4
Registration: Please call 717-359-9989 to save a space
Cost: $15.oo per person/or
$25 for 2 people from the same family or farm
The fee you pay will be applied to the purchase of any alpaca.
Email us: JuliesAlpacas@gmail.com
Register Now

David Wysong
Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch
Return to website: www.QuarryCrittersAlpacas.com

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Julie's Alpaca Fiber Studio

Julie’s AlpacaFiber Studio

Home of the “WeavinAlpaca”

Welcome to the studio at Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch

Here you will find items that are handmade from alpaca fibers. These alpaca fibers come from alpacas grown on the ranch.

In May the alpacas get a haircut then their fiber is skirted, sorted and processed.

There are 2 ways that we process the fiber

One way is to send it off to a family run mini mill to be made into yarn, roving and returned or sent to a co-operative where it gets mixed with other North American Fibers and made into product such as hats, scarves, gloves and socks then returned to QCAR as a finished product.

The second way to process our alpaca fiber is through the studio where we process it by hand:

· hand card it (that’s when you comb it so all the hairs are going in the same direction)
· make into roving (somewhat like a rope) or a batt (somewhat like a pillow)
· dye it, (that’s where the color comes in) or not and leave it a natural color.
· Spin it into yarn
· Knit or weave it into a finished product

So now we have lots of fibers and invite our friends and customers in to enjoy this alpaca fiber.

We offer handmade alpaca products, co-op made products and Peruvian made alpaca products online at www.QuarryCrittersAlpacas.com

While you are shopping online at the website above please take time to look at the calendar and Events offered here in the studio. We offer you a chance to learn and make your own alpaca product that you can use as a keepsake or give as a gift.

Handmade products are processed in our studio are for sale at the studio, located on Basehoar Rd.

One of our teachers is Adam’s County’s owner Fiber Specialist, Annette Ehly. Other instructors are Julie Wysong, owner of Quarry Critters Alpaca Ranch, and Patt Kimble, a seasoned knitter.

Come join the fun. Check the calendar and Events on the website and sign up today. Schedule a time to shop or drop in on Tuesday or Saturday 10:00 – 4:00

Annette Ehly

Learn to needle felt