The following workshops will be held at: Shady Lane Alpaca Farm 3073 Gass Road Lexington Oh 44904. Call Jean McClintock @ 419-560-0780 or email jsmcclintock@mac.com to reserve your spot by the Friday prior to the Workshop.
July 21, 2024 Blacksmith Workshop
Beginner class from 12:30-3:30pm You will learn about blacksmith tools and forges. How to heat metal and hammer it into useful items. All materials are included for the class in the workshop fee.
Advanced class from 3:30-6:30pm you will learn to make more advanced project(s) with heavier metals. You will do your project from start to finish. Cost for the Workshop is $55 per person, per class and we ask participants to wear close toed shoes. Refreshments are served.
July 28, 2024 Homemade Ice Cream Workshop 2-5pm
NOTE NEW DATE! Learn how to make Homemade Ice Cream using several different techniques. Several different flavors will be made and consumed during the workshop. Bring a cooler to take some home. Cost for the class is $25 per person, includes all materials and plenty to eat.
August 11, 2024 Sourdough Bread Workshop 2-5 pm
Learn how to make sourdough, how to make two kinds of bread using the sourdough starter. Plus, you learn how to make amazing cinnamon rolls with the sourdough. Cost for the class is $25 per person, includes all materials and plenty to eat. Plus, you’ll leave with your own container of sourdough starter.
finish. Cost for the Workshop is $55 per person, per class and we ask participants to wear close toed shoes. Refreshments are served.
August 18,2024 Cherokee Double Walled Basket Workshop
Participants will learn how to make a double walled Navajo Basket using reed. All materials are included in the workshop fee and refreshments are served. Cost for the workshop is $25.
September 22,2024 Beginner or Advanced Stained Glass Workshop 2-5 pm
This workshop teaches you how to use and make a pattern, use it to cut out your glass, how to prep your glass, how to tape your glass to prepare it to solder. You’re shown how to use the stain glass tools and equipment to make a piece to hang in your window. All materials are included in the fee and refreshments are served. Cost for the workshop is $25 per person.
National ALPACA Farm Days October 5 & 6, 2024 noon to 5pm both days
Pony Rides, Hand Feed the Alpacas and other animals, Blacksmithing, Bean Soup & corn bread, demonstrations on using fiber and visit the Farm Store. Lots of Pumpkins, gourds and materials for your Fall decorating. Free Event