Alpaca Tracks Workshops

"Kathy & Corinne are so welcoming & friendly - and they possess a wealth of knowledge and experience which they share in a fun & relaxed way, making for a most enjoyable learning and crafting experience!

As a trio of friends, we have travelled to attend a number of the workshops offered and have learned how to create unique items that are both useful and beautiful!

We are already planning our next felting project @

Alpaca Tracks!"

Scheduled Workshops

"Dreams of Newfoundland"
Needle Felting Workshop

October 4th, 5th, 26th or 28th
Workshop Fee: $75.00
Time: 10:00pm - 3:00pm with 1 hr. lunch break. Bring your own or pop out to one of our local spots.
Instructor: Deb Alexander
Skill Level: Beginner to Experienced Felters

Deb Alexander is pleased to be back at Alpaca Tracks with her new original design “Dreams of Newfoundland”. This whimsical little picture even includes laundry blowing in the breeze and a tiny iceberg floating by in the background!

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"Santa's Chores"
Needle Felting Workshop

November 14th
Workshop Fee: $75.00
Time: 11:00pm - 4:00pm with 1 hr. lunch break. Bring your own or pop out to one of our local spots.
Instructor: Catherine Johnson - Blue Barn Stitchery
Skill Level: Beginner to Experienced Felters

Catherine is pleased to offer this original design called "Santa's Chores" She will guide participants (beginners welcome!) as they "paint" with wool onto a 5"x 7" felt background. Drawn image background will be prepared in advance by Instructor.
First time felters will learn how to use felting needles to apply different wool textures to their piece. Optional embroidery finishing technique instruction will also be offered.

Each finished painting will be completed and framed in class. (Frames provided)
All materials needed for the project will be provided. Felting boards and needles will be on loan. Minimum of five participants per class

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"Festive Elf"
Needle Felting Workshop

November 16th
Workshop Fee: $60.00
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with 1 hr. lunch break. Bring your own or pop out to one of our local spots.
Instructor: Deb Alexander
Skill Level: Beginner to Experienced Felters

Deb Alexander is happy to be back at Alpaca Tracks for a "Festive Christmas Elf" workshop.
Techniques of forming shapes and connecting pieces will be taught.
All materials will be provided, including a pamphlet of additional designs using the techniques covered in the workshop. In time for Christmas giving!

Felting brushes will be on loan to participants for the workshop. A small snack of shortbread cookies and apple cider will be provided.

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On-Demand Workshops

We are happy to offer the following workshops at any time for groups of four or more participants. Contact Kathy today to book your workshop!

Ukrainian Easter Eggs (Pysanky)

Learn to make beautiful Easter eggs the traditional Ukrainian way. In this three-hour workshop, you’ll decorate eggs with beeswax and dye in the design of your choice. We’ll supply all the materials you need. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have two stunning Easter eggs that you’ll be proud to keep forever.

Time commitment: ½ day (3 hours)

Cost: $45/participant

Level: Beginner / No experience needed

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 Fibrescape

In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how to felt alpaca fibre and wool onto a piece of silk to create a piece of art that can be framed or made into a decorative cushion. We’ll supply all the materials you need, including a variety of colours and materials. Bring a photo for inspiration, if you’d like! At the end of the workshop, you’ll have made a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Time commitment: 1 day (5 hours)

Cost: $75/participant

Level: Beginner / No experience needed

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Nuno Felting Scarf

In this beginner class in Nuno felting, you’ll learn how to bond alpaca fibre into a sheer silk gauze to make a beautiful, lightweight scarf. We’ll supply all the materials you need. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with a totally unique finished scarf.

Time commitment: 1 day (6 hours)

Cost: $65/participant

Level: Beginner/ No experience needed

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Beginner Knitting

This workshop will teach you the basics of knitting and following a pattern. Over the course of six sessions, you will learn the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and how to start a project (cast on) and complete a project (cast off). We’ll supply everything you need to make your own hat!

Time commitment: 6 sessions, 2 hours/session

Cost: $65/participant

Level: Beginner/ No experience needed

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Tri-Loom Workshop for Beginners

Make a cowl or small shawl in super soft alpaca wool using a triangular loom (tri-loom). By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a gorgeous new garment in hand painted alpaca yarn—and your own 40-inch tri-loom and Tunisian crochet hook to keep for future projects!

Time commitment: 1 day (6 hours)

Cost: $200/participant

Level: Beginner/ No experience needed

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Felting Soap and Dryer Balls

Learn techniques in wet felting and needle felting as you make two useful household items:

• Dryer balls are an eco-friendly alternative to disposable dryer sheets. They are hypoallergenic and help decrease drying time, which saves energy and money.

• Handcrafted soap lasts longer when it’s felted—and it provides light exfoliation!

 We’ll provide all the supplies you need, and you’ll walk away with three dryer balls and a bar of felted soap.

Time commitment: 1 day (6 hours)

Cost: $55/participant

Level: Beginner/ No experience needed

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Thrummed Mittens

During this class we will learn how to make thrummed mittens. This unique design originated in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, designed for fishermen who needed to keep their wet hands warm. It involves incorporating stubs of roving wool in the mitts to add an extra layer of warmth.

The workshop will run for three two hour sessions for a total of 6 hours. Price includes instruction, pattern and wool (alpaca) needed to complete one pair of mittens. Some knitting will be required at home to complete the project. There will be different colour options for the yarn.

Participants will receive a 10% discount on all regular priced crafting supplies the day of the the workshop.

Time commitment: 3 2hr sessions (6hr. total)

Cost: $75/participant

Level: Must be comfortable with casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and knitting in the round on four needles.

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Wet Felted Bird Pods

Learn to make a bird pod using the age old technique of wet felting. This eco-friendly wool habitat for birds has natural water repellant properties and will keep our little friends warm and dry. The vibrant colours will add a nice decorative feature to your yard.

Cost: $45/participant

Level: Beginner/ No experience needed

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