AlpacaGram 13.10 | Experience Hands-On Fiber Education at Nationals

Experience Hands-On Fiber Education at Nationals

Whether you are refining your show ring presentation, exploring new fiber techniques, or strengthening your farm’s marketing strategies, this year’s education program offers meaningful opportunities to learn and engage.

Fiber Arts & Hands-On Learning

• Pin Loom Weaving: Small Squares, Endless Possibilities
• Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving and Tabletop Tapestry Weaving
• Creating Art Batts with a Drum Carder (Live Demonstration)
• The Joy of Spinning (Spinning Wheel Demonstration)
• Create Your Own Needle Felted Project
• Knitting and Crocheting Circle Lunch Social
• Interactive Fiber Arts Booth open throughout the show

Industry Insight & Practical Knowledge

• Exclusive Seminar with SGS New Zealand, the world leader in fiber testing
• Marketing Photos 101: Lighting & Angles Buyers Want to See
• Alpaca 101: Getting Started with Alpacas
• Show Ring Protocol: Competing With Confidence

Community & Conversation

• Roundtable discussion with the AOA Executive Director
• Knitting and Crocheting Circle Lunch Social

Nationals is more than a competition. It is a place to build skills, deepen understanding, and connect with others who share a commitment to responsible alpaca ownership and fiber excellence.

Join us March 13–15 in Fort Wayne and experience education alongside the national show ring.

Show Registration

Registration for the show closes February 24. If you plan to compete, be sure to complete your entry before the deadline.

All 2026 Competition rules apply.

Host Hotel

The host hotel is Holiday Inn Purdue — Fort Wayne.

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