Llama Magic class schedule

Llama Magic Classes and Demonstrations

Classes and demonstrations at Llama Magic change a bit from year to year, but at least one Llamas 101 session is always offered. Designed for new and prospective llama and alpaca owners, this class provides basic information and advice on caring for and handling camelids, and participants are encouraged to bring their questions for the instructor to answer. Classes emphasize the joy of owning llamas and often include cart driving, packing and various fiber related sessions. There are plenty of opportunities for hands on work with llamas for those who would like to try cart driving, taking a llama through an obstacle course or other llama related activities.

Shearing services are offered for those who would like their llamas or alpacas sheared at Llama Magic. The general public is encouraged to watch how the animals are sheared and how their fiber is handled.

2008 Llama Magic Class Schedule--Saturday, May 10

10:30 a.m. Llamas 101

This session will provide the new or prospective llama owner with important basic information on how to create a secure and healthy environment for raising and caring for llamas. Sound camelid husbandry practices will be discussed, and participants are encouraged to come with questions. Ann Barkley, president of Lamas of Minnesota, will lead the Llamas 101 classes and is happy to answer any questions you may have.

12:30 p.m. Cart Driving with Llamas

Dan Whittaker of Stillwater, Minnesota, will conduct a mini driving clinic, discussing and demonstrating the steps involved in teaching a llama to pull a cart. He will also demonstrate how to fit a driving harness on a llama and explain why both cart and harness need to be specifically designed for llamas in order to be safe and functional.

2:00 p.m. Making the Most of Llama Fiber

This class will focus on various ways to make use of llama fiber--from shearing and handling to processing and marketing. Tips will be given on how to decide whether to produce raw fleeces, batts, roving, yarn or finished products. Discussion and questions from participants is encouraged.

3:30 p.m. Llamas 101

This session will follow the same format as the 10:30 a.m. class described above.

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